Emma: Ready to take the subway? Tiam: Sure! I use it all the time, but I still get confused sometimes. Emma: Don't worry. It happens to everyone. Tiam: There are so many lines! Emma: There are. But once you learn them, they're pretty easy. Tiam: Which train are we taking? Emma: The downtown A train. Tiam: Good thing you're with me. Emma: (Laughs) You'll be fine. (They arrive at the platform.) Tiam: Excuse me... is this the right platform? Emma: Yep! Now we just have to wait. Tiam: The trains come really often. Emma: That's one of the best things about New York. Tiam: Back home, I usually drove everywhere. Emma: Now you're a real New Yorker. Tiam: Not yet! I still stop to look at the subway map every time. Emma: That's okay. Even New Yorkers check the map sometimes. (The train arrives.) Emma: Here it comes! Tiam: After you. Emma: Thanks! (They get on the train.) Tiam: This is actually easier than I expected. Emma: See? You're learning fast. Tiam: Maybe next time I'll be the one giving directions. Emma: I'll believe it when I see it! Tiam: Challenge accepted! New Words Word Definition Subway An underground train system used in a city. Platform The area where people wait for a train. Line A subway route identified by a letter or number. Downtown The central part of a city. Directions Instructions for how to get somewhere. Confused Not sure what to do or where to go. Expected Thought something would happen. Arrive To reach a place. Route The path a train or bus follows. Challenge Something difficult that you decide to do. Useful Phrases Phrase Meaning It happens to everyone. Everyone experiences this sometimes. Good thing you're with me. I'm happy you're here to help. Here it comes! The train (or another vehicle) is arriving. After you. A polite way to let someone go first. I'll believe it when I see it! I'll believe it's true when it actually happens. Challenge accepted! I accept your challenge.