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TfL English test questions about travel and transport

Part 1 of the TfL English test can ask about travel and transport. Here are eight examples with model B1 answers you can adapt. These are our own examples, not test questions.

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What Part 1 questions about travel and transport are like

In Part 1 the examiner asks you everyday questions about you, such as travel and transport. LanguageCert describes it as answering questions on familiar matters. TfL and LanguageCert do not publish the questions, so there is no fixed list. The questions below are our own examples to practise with. They are not test questions.

Eight example questions about travel and transport

Read each question, say your own answer out loud, then compare it with ours. Your answers will be different, and that is fine. Each model answer is at B1 level: simple, clear and 2 to 4 sentences.

  1. How do you usually travel to work?
    Model answer: I usually go by bus because it stops near my house. It takes about thirty minutes. If I am late, I take the train.
  2. What is the public transport like where you live?
    Model answer: It is quite good. There are buses every ten minutes and the Underground is close. It can be crowded in the morning, though.
  3. Do you prefer to travel by car or by public transport?
    Model answer: I prefer to drive because it is more comfortable and I can leave when I want. But in central London the traffic is slow and parking is expensive. So I use buses there.
  4. Tell me about a journey you remember.
    Model answer: Last year I travelled to my home town by plane to see my grandmother. The flight was long, but I was very happy to arrive. We spent a week together.
  5. What do you like and dislike about travelling?
    Model answer: I like seeing new places and meeting people. I do not like waiting at airports. It is boring and sometimes the flights are late.
  6. How could transport in your area be better?
    Model answer: I think there should be more night buses. Some people finish work late and cannot get home easily. Cheaper tickets would help too.
  7. Have you ever been lost on a journey?
    Model answer: Yes, once I got lost in a small town without my phone. I asked a woman in a shop and she gave me directions. I was very grateful.
  8. Where would you like to travel next?
    Model answer: I would like to visit Scotland. I have heard the mountains are beautiful. I hope to go there next summer with my family.

Useful phrases

Common mistakes

Use time and comparison words: “faster than”, “more comfortable”, “It takes”. They show you can talk about more than one thing.

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Questions

What questions about travel and transport are in the TfL English test?

Part 1 asks everyday questions about you, but TfL does not publish the exact questions. Our eight examples show the kind of travel and transport question you can practise with.

Can I learn these answers by heart?

It is better not to. Use them as models and say your own answer, with your own words and your own life.

How long should my answer be?

Our model answers are 2 to 4 sentences. TfL does not publish a required length for Part 1, so answer clearly and give a reason or example.

Is there a free practice for this?

Yes. Our free AI examiner mock needs no sign-up. LanguageCert also has a practice paper and mock interviews on its own site.

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