LESSON
LISTENING AND SPEAKING
Ask about an apartment for rent
8
GET READY TO WATCH
Alina is calling a property manager about an
apartment for rent. What questions do you think
Alina will ask about the apartment?
WATCH
Watch the video. Read the statements.
Circle
True
or
False
. Correct the false statements.
1.
Alina is calling about a one-bedroom apartment.
True
False
2.
Alina asks about a washer/dryer connection.
True
False
3.
The apartment is available immediately.
True
False
4.
Alina will go and see the apartment after work.
True
False
CONVERSATION
A
Watch part of the video. Complete the conversation.
Alina:
Hi. I’m calling about the two-bedroom apartment for rent on Huldy Street.
Manager:
Just a moment . . . 1500 Huldy? That one is still available.
The
is $900 a month. Would you like to see it?
Alina:
Maybe. Can you tell me more about it?
Manager:
Let’s see. It’s on the first floor. Nice building . . . quiet. There’s a
room, a patio, and a full bath.
Alina:
Is there a high-speed Internet connection?
Manager:
Yes, there is.
Alina:
Does the building have a
room?
Manager:
No. But there’s a laundromat on the next block.
B
Listen and repeat.
C
PAIRS
Practice the conversation.
D
PAIRS
Make similar conversations.
Ask about other apartment features and building amenities.
GROUPS OF 3
What apartment features and building amenities
are the most important to you? Explain your answer.
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
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