English Speaking Club: 2/5 Housing and Renting

ENGLISH CLUB: HOUSING AND RENTINGADVANCED ENGLISHFEBRUARY 5, 2016

Bedroom

Kitchen Bathroom

Living Room

Dining Room

OfficeStudy

Hallway

Garage

Stairs

Deck

PorchBasementEntryway Nursery

Refrigerator

Cupboards

Freezer

Microwave

Oven

Stove

SinkFaucet

Dishwasher

Island

Ceiling

Stairs

Carpet Sofa

BalconyDoor

Fireplace

Rug

Coffee table

Floor

Toilet

Toilet Paper

Bathtub

Towel

Handle

Soap ToothbrushToothpast

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DESCRIBE THESE APARTMENTS

$1,0002 BD/2 BR

Salt Lake City, Utah

$9001 room

Manhattan, NY

$1,2002 BD/2 BR

Charleston, South Carolina

$5,0002 BD/2 BR

San Francisco, CA

ACTIVITY TIME: RENTING AN APARTMENT

• “How many bedrooms are there?”• “Is the apartment furnished?”• “What amenities does it have?”• “Is a security deposit required?”

• “How much are utilities?”• “How long is the lease?”• “Can I renew my lease?”• “Has the apartment been renovated?”• “How much is the rent?”

CREATE AN ADVERTISEMENT FOR AN

APARTMENTDon’t forget to include:• Number of

bedrooms/bathrooms• Price per month + utilities• Amenities• Location

• Furnished or unfurnished• Length of lease agreement• Pets policy• Contact information

ACTIVITY TIME: BUYING FURNITURE FOR YOUR NEW APARTMENT

• “I need to buy…”• “Do you have…”• “What is the price range of …?”• “Do you have this in a different

style?”• “Can I customize this?”

• “What do you suggest?”• “Do you deliver?”• “How long will it take to

deliver?”• “My address is…”• “What is your return policy?”