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Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 771: Commuting by Train.

This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 771. I’m your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from beautiful Los Angeles, California.

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This episode is a dialogue between Lisa and Omar talking about traveling on a train. Let’s get started.

Lisa: Can you tell me if this is the right platform for the train to Arlington?

Omar: Yes, it is. Is this your first time taking the train?

Lisa: Is it that obvious?

Omar: No, you just look a little lost.

Lisa: I’m starting a new job and I have to commute to work for the first time.

Omar: Oh, I see. Did you buy a ticket at the ticket machine?

Lisa: Yes, I did, when I entered the station. I hope I bought the right one.

Omar: Let me see. Yes, that’s