Renting a New Apartment | Improve your English | Listen and speak English Practice Slow & Easy

Summary

Welcome to Easy Speak English! In today's lesson, we follow Anna as she searches for a new apartment closer to her office. She checks online listings, visits a modern apartment, and meets the landlord, Mr. Brown. Anna likes the spacious living room, new kitchen appliances, and the large windows with a view. The rent is affordable with utilities included. After a quick application approval, Anna prepares to move in next week with the help of her friends. The lesson includes new vocabulary words and repetition exercises to improve listening and speaking skills.

Takeaways

• 🏡 The lesson is about practicing English through a story of renting a new apartment.
• 🔍 Anna searches for a new apartment online to be closer to her office.
• 🏢 She finds a modern and well-maintained building with an interesting apartment.
• 🤝 Anna meets the landlord, Mr. Brown, who shows her around the apartment.
• 🛋 The apartment has a spacious and bright living room with new appliances in the kitchen.
• 👀 Anna appreciates the large windows and the view from the apartment.
• 🧰 The bedroom is cozy with a big closet, adding to the apartment's appeal.
• 💰 Mr. Brown informs Anna that the rent is affordable and utilities are included.
• 📝 Anna decides to rent the apartment and fills out the application form.
• ✅ Mr. Brown quickly reviews and approves Anna's application.
• 📅 They arrange the move-in date for the following week, and Anna starts packing.
• 👥 Anna's friends offer to help her move into her new home the next weekend.

Q & A

Why is Anna looking for a new apartment?

Anna is looking for a new apartment to be closer to her office.

How does Anna find potential apartments?

Anna finds potential apartments by checking online listings every morning.

What is the condition of the building where Anna schedules a visit?

The building where Anna schedules a visit is modern and well-maintained.

Who does Anna meet at the apartment building entrance?

Anna meets the landlord, Mr. Brown, at the apartment building entrance.

What are some features of the apartment that Anna likes?

Anna likes the apartment's large windows, the view, and the spacious living room with new appliances in the kitchen.

What does the term 'spacious' mean in the context of the apartment?

In the context of the apartment, 'spacious' means having a lot of space, being roomy.

What does Anna inquire about during her visit to the apartment?

Anna inquires about the rent and utilities during her visit to the apartment.

What is included in the rent according to Mr. Brown?

According to Mr. Brown, the rent is affordable, and utilities are included.

What does Anna decide to do after receiving the details from Mr. Brown?

After receiving the details from Mr. Brown, Anna decides to rent the apartment.

What does Anna do after deciding to rent the apartment?

After deciding to rent the apartment, Anna fills out the application form, which is quickly reviewed and approved by Mr. Brown.

What arrangement does Anna make with Mr. Brown after approving the application?

Anna and Mr. Brown arrange the move-in date for the following week.

How does Anna feel about the new apartment and the move?

Anna feels happy with the information provided and is excited about her new home.

What does Anna tell her friends about the new apartment?

Anna tells her friends about the new apartment, and they offer to help her move the following weekend.