Renting an Apartment or House in English: Real-Life Vocabulary Guide

🏠 This episode of the Learn English Podcast focuses on real-life vocabulary needed for renting an apartment or house in an English-speaking country. Common words used in rental ads and housing conversations are clearly explained, including studio, one-bedroom, condo, townhouse, duplex, furnished, utilities, lease, and security deposit. These are the words and phrases commonly seen when searching for a place to live.

The episode also covers how to read rental listings, what questions to ask during a viewing, and how common leasing terms work. Important differences between apartments, condos, and houses are explained, along with practical details such as amenities, shared spaces, and move-in costs.

This lesson is ideal for B1–B2 English learners who want practical vocabulary for real situations. It provides a clear understanding of the rental process and helps listeners feel confident communicating about housing in English.

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📝 Vocabulary list:

1) Apartment hunting: The process of searching for an apartment to rent.

2) Studio apartment: A small apartment that usually consists of a single room for living, sleeping, and a kitchen area.

3) Open concept: A floor plan where different rooms, like the kitchen and living room, are not separated by walls.

4) Condo/Condominium: A type of residence in a building where each apartment is individually owned.

5) Townhouse/Row house: A house that is part of a row of similar houses that share walls on either side.

6) Duplex: A house that is divided into two separate residences.

7) Room for rent: An advertisement for a single bedroom available to rent within a larger house.

8) Furnished: An apartment that already has furniture and appliances inside.

9) Tour/Showing/Viewing: The act of visiting an apartment or house in person to see if you want to rent it.

10) Amenities: Extra features or services in an apartment complex, like a swimming pool, gym, or laundry room.

11) Deposit/Security deposit: A sum of money paid before moving in that is held by the owner in case of damages or unpaid rent.

12) Month to month: A rental agreement where you can end your lease at any time at the end of each month.