Are you familiar with the latest developments in the automotive industry? The concept of an electric car is quite intriguing, isn’t it?
Unfortunately, not everyone can afford a Tesla, but let’s set aside the topic of money for now. Today, we’ll explore various English words related to car enthusiasts, and they go beyond mere car discussions. Additionally, this article provides the fundamental names for different types of cars in English.
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Car Classifications in English
- Passenger car
- Sedan
- Coupe
- Car
- Automobile
- Minivan
- SUV – “sports utility vehicle”
- Convertible
- Sports car
- Company car
In the Car
These represent fundamental devices and components of an automobile.
- battery
- transmission
- accelerator
- brakes
- clutch
- handbrake
- cab
- boot (trunk)
- tank
- steering wheel
- seat
- windscreen (windshield)
- seat-belt
- airbag
- wheel
- tire
- engine
- headlights
- tail light
- muffler
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Driving-Related Verbs
- to back up
- to stop a car
- to run out of petrol/gas
- to start a car
- to fasten the seat belt
- to shift
- to speed up
- to slow down
- to park a car
A few more words associated with automobiles:
- traffic light
- overtake (pass)
- skid
- the ignition
- the engine/car fails (cuts out)
- driver license
- car park (parking lot)
- garage
- car wash
- filling station (gas station)
- repair shop
- flat tyre (tire)
I am Nilay, an experienced English Language Assessment Director at the International English Test, where I have been working full-time since February 2020. I specialize in helping people worldwide validate their English proficiency through comprehensive assessments and certifications.
Before joining the International English Test, I worked as a self-employed English Language Assessment Consultant from January 2015 to December 2019. During this time, I assisted companies and individuals in improving their language skills, helping them achieve their academic and professional goals.
I hold a degree in Engineering and have also studied at Shafston International College in Australia. My educational background has equipped me with the tools to make a meaningful impact in the field of English language learning. Additionally, I enjoy sharing my expertise through articles that explore effective teaching methods and language assessment strategies, contributing to the International English Test and the broader assessment community.
