Roadside assistance

Breakdown cover is a service that provides assistance to motorists whose vehicles have broken down and need urgent help. In most areas, the service is provided by commercial service providers, with an annual fee to purchase the service. In some areas, there is a government-sponsored monopoly, and the service may come in the form of an insurance policy with premiums, instead of a member subscription fee. In Europe, it is popularly available via each country's national automobile membership association. Many automobile manufacturers offer roadside assistance for their customers, sometimes for free for some period after the purchase of a new vehicle.

United Kingdom AA roadside assistance

The term breakdown cover is most common in the United Kingdom, elsewhere, it may also be referred to as emergency roadside repair or roadside assistance. When communication technology and availability made it practical, a network of emergency phone boxes by the roadside was introduced in some countries. In recent years, the widespread ownership of mobile phones has supplanted the need for an emergency phone network.

Breakdown cover may include jump starting an automobile, towing a vehicle, helping to change a flat tire, providing a small amount of fuel when a vehicle runs out of it, pulling out a vehicle that is stuck in snow or helping people who are locked out of their cars.

Roadside assistance:Good morning!

Woman: Good morning is this the AA?

Roadside assistance: Yes, madam. You are speaking to George. How can I help?

Woman: Well, I hope you can. My car has just broken down on the M20 at junction 12. I’m on the hard shoulder of the motor way and my car just will not start.

Roadside assistance: Don’t worry! We can have someone with you in less than twenty minutes. Can I take some details please?

Woman: Yes.

Roadside assistance: Can you tell me the car registration number and the make of car, please?

Woman: Yes, it is a Renault Espace and the registration number is LM 01 MFP.

Roadside assistance: Thank you.  I will call an engineer now to come and get you on your way.

Woman: Oh, thank you so much.

TRAVELLING BY TRAIN

Man: I’d like a ticket to London, please.

Railway Station Clerk: Which station?

Man: Liverpool Street Station.

Railway Station Clerk: A one-way ticket or a return ticket?

Man: A return ticket.

Railway Station Clerk: When do you want to return?

Man: I’m not sure. I would prefer an open-return ticket.

Railway Station Clerk: All right, first or second class?

Man: First class. How much is it?

Railway Station Clerk: First class is £80.

Man: Where does the train leave from?

Railway Station Clerk: From platform 9.

Man: … and when exactly?

Railway Station Clerk: At 10.35 am.

Man: Excuse me, just one more question. When does it arrive in London?

Railway Station Clerk: At 13.34 pm.

IMPORTANT PHRASES

I’d like a ticket to …, please.– Szeretnék egy jegyet …-ba/-be.
A one-way ticket or a return ticket? – Egy irányú vagy oda-vissza jegyet?
When do you want to return? – Mikor szeretne visszajönni?
I’m not sure. – Nem vagyok biztos benne.
I would prefer an open-return ticket. – Jobb lenne egy nyitott végű retúrjegy.
How much is it? – Mennyibe kerül?
Where does the train leave from? – Honnan indul a vonat?
From platform 9. – A 9-es vágányról.
When exactly? – Mikor pontosan?
Just one more question. – Csak még egy kérdés.
When does it arrive in …? – Mikor érkezik …-ba/-be?

IMPORTANT WORDS

one-way ticket – egy irányú jegy
return ticket – retúrjegy, oda-vissza jegy
to return – visszatér
to be sure – biztosnak lenni
to prefer – előnyben részesít, jobban kedvel
to leave – elindul
platform – vágány
exactly – pontosan

YOU’VE MISSED YOUR STOP!

Woman: Excuse me. How many more stops to the shopping centre?

Bus driver: Which one?

Woman: There a shopping centre at Churchill Square, isn’t there?

Bus driver: Churchill square? Yes, there is an enormous shopping centre

Woman: How many more stops do I have to take to get there?

Bus driver: I’m afraid, but you’ve missed your stop!

Woman: Oh, no!

Bus driver: Don´t worry! Get off at the next stop and get a bus going back.

Woman: What’s the name of the next stop?

Bus driver: The next stop is St Peters Church. Get off, and take the bus with the route number 25 back to Churchill Square.

Woman: How many stops do I have to take?

Bus driver: Two stops. The second stop is Churchill Square.

Woman: Thanks a lot.

IMPORTANT PHRASES

How many more stops to … ? – Még hány megállót kell mennem a …-ig?

Which one? – Melyik?

I’m afraid. – Attól tartok./Sajnálom.

You’ve missed your stop. – Túlment(él) a megállón.

Don’t worry! – Ne aggódj(on)!

Get off! – Szállj(on) le!

Take a bus back! – Fogj(on) egy buszt, és menjen vissza!

How many stops do I have to take? – Hány megállót kell mennem?

IMPORTANT WORDS

stop – megálló

shopping cente – bevásárló központ

square –tér

enormous – hatalmas

to get somewhere – eljutni valahova

to be afraid (of) – félni (valamitől)

to miss something – eltéveszteni valamit

route – útvonal

TRAVELLING BY BUS

Woman: Does this bus go to Rubery Great Park?

Bus driver: Yes, it does. Step up.

Woman: What´s the fare?

Bus driver: £1.20. Deposit the fare in the slot, please.

Woman: Can you change a ten pound note?

Bus driver: Of course, I have plenty of change.

Woman: Thanks! Can I leave my bag in the luggage rack?

Bus driver: Yes, of course but be sure to keep an eye on it, there are thieves about.

Woman: Could you tell me when to get off?

Bus driver: Okay. I´ll call it out for you, ma´am. Move to the rear, please.

Woman: Excuse me. How many more stops is it to the park?

Bus driver: It’s the fifth stop from here, but I will give you a shout.

Woman: Thank you for your help.

IMPORTANT PHRASES

Does this bus go to …?– Ez a busz megy …-ba/-be?

Step up! – Szálljon fel!
What’s the fare? – Mennyibe kerül a jegy?
Deposit the fare in the slot! – Helyezze a viteldíjat a nyílásba!
Can you change a … note? – Fel tud váltani egy …-os/-ös bankjegyet?
Of course. – Természetesen.
Keep an eye on …! – Tartsa a szemét a …-on/-en/-ön!
There are thieves about. – Tolvajok vannak a környéken.
Could you tell me when to get off? – Meg tudná mondani mikor szálljak le?
I’ll call it out for you. – Szólítani fogom.
Move to the rear. – Fáradjon hátra!
How many more stops to … ? – Hány megálló van még a …-hoz/-hez/-höz?

IMPORTANT WORDS
to step up– fellép, felszáll
fare – viteldíj
to deposit – letétbe helyez. letesz pénzt
fare – viteldíj
slot – nyílás
note – bankjegy
change – aprópénz
luggage rack – csomagtartó (állvány)
to keep an eye on - szemmel tartani valamit/valakit
thief/thieves –tolvaj
to get on – felszáll (járműre)
to get off – leszáll (járműről)
to call out for - kihív valakit
stop – megálló

TRAVELLING BY UNDERGROUND

Man: Excuse me Madam, how can I get to the city centre from Heathrow Airport?

Woman: Well, you can take The Tube. Where exactly are you going?

Man: I’m going to Camden... You said the Tube, but how about taking the 'Airbus' coach ?

Woman: You can get stuck in a traffic jam on the coach. It’s rush hour. I think you should take The Tube, it is more convenient.

BUYING A TICKET

Ticket seller: Yes?

Woman: I'd like a ticket, please.

Ticket seller: Where to?

Woman: To Camden Town.

Ticket seller: Single or return?

Woman: Single, please.

Ticket seller: That's £7.40.

Woman: Thanks.

ASKING FOR DIRECTIONS

Man: Excuse me, Madam. I would like to go to Camden town. Which line shall I take?

Woman: You have to take the blue line, called the Piccadilly line.

Man: ... and which direction?

Woman: We are now at the end of the line, so you have to go eastbound.

Man: Okay, this will take me east into town then. Do I have to change trains?

Woman: You have to get off and change.

Man: Where shall I get off?

Woman: At King’s Cross, then you take the black line, called the Northern line, and go north.

IMPORTANT PHRASES

How can I get to …? – Hogyan jutok …-ba/-be.

You can take the Tube? – Mehet metróval (londoni).

Where exactly are you going? – Pontosan hová megy?

How about …? – Mit szól(na) …?

You can get stuck in a traffic jam. – Dugóba kerülhet.

It’s rush hour. – Csúcsforgalmi idő van.

It’s more convenient. – Az kényelmesebb.

I’d like a ticket, please. – Szeretnék egy jegyet.

Single or return? – Egy irányba vagy oda-vissza?

Which line shall I take? – Melyik vonalon kell mennem?

Which direction? – Milyen irányba?

You have to go eastbound. – Keleti irányba kell mennie.

You have to get off and change. – Le kell szállnia/szállnod és át kell szállnia.

Where shall I get off? – Hol kell leszállnom?

IMPORTANT WORDS to get to - elérni valahova city centre – városközpont, belváros to take the underground/bus/tram – metróval/busszal/villamossal menni exactly – pontosan to get stuck in – beszorulni valahova traffic jam – közlekedési dugó coach – távolsági busz rush hour – csúcsforgalmi idő convenient – megfelelő, kényelmes single/return ticket – egyirányú/oda-vissza jegy line – vonal  direction – irány east/west/north/south – kelet/nyugat/észak/dél to get on – felszállni (járműre) to get off – leszállni (járműről) to change –átszállni

BUS NETWORK IN LONDON

The bus network in London is one of the largest urban transport systems in the world. Every weekday over 6,800 scheduled buses carry around six million passengers on over 700 different routes. By buses you can go to any place in London. If a bus is full you will not be allowed to get on, but will have to wait for the next one. Always allow plenty of time for your journey, if you need to keep an appointment. Buses in London are recognizable all over the world. Bigdouble-decker red buses are the best-known symbol of London! London has the most extensive night bus network in the world. All night bus networks begin with letter "N". If you want to travel by bus in London you must have a ticket or a TravelCard.

Single tickets allow you to travel from one place to other, only once. You can get a ticket from the bus staff.

TravelCards are more convenient - they allow you to travel by the underground, buses, and by the local train services in the area of London. They may be valid for different periods of time, for example: a day, a week, a month, or even a year. In addition you can buy one-day Travelcards from ticket machines at many places in London.

urban transport system – városi közlekedési hálózat
scheduled bus – menetrend szerinti busz
route – útvonal
to be allowed to – lehet valamit csinálni, meg van engedve valami
recognizable – felismerhető
in addition - ráadásul