A ‣ Without transport

When talking about the past, we say: walked / ran / jumped / danced / swam / climbed / fell.
B ‣ Transport
verb | transport | example |
go by | car / plane / bus / train / bike / motorbike / ship / taxi / underground [NOT by a car] | We went to Paris by train last summer. |
take | a / the bus / train / plane / a taxi / the underground | I took a taxi home yesterday. |
ride | a bicycle / bike / motorbike / horse | I always rode my bike to school. |
drive | a car / bus / train | My uncle drove a bus for ten years. |
How did you get to Istanbul?
We flew there.
Common mistakes
You arrive at or in a place [NOT arrive to a place]. The train arrived in Tokyo on time. The plane arrived late at Heathrow.
C ‣ Expressions 

Tip
When you are travelling you will probably see a lot of signs and information in English. Make a note of any new words and expressions you see.
(See Unit 32: Travelling.)