E85 The English Vocabulary You Need When Renting a Home

🏠 Are you looking for a new place to live? This episode of the Learn English Podcast is all about renting in the United States. You will learn common words and phrases that often appear in rental listings and understand what they mean. We also talk about the renting process and explain useful phrases connected to visiting and choosing a place.

We’ll cover what to look for when you tour a home or apartment, including appliances, utilities, and amenities. You’ll also learn what a security deposit is, and how to understand leasing terms—such as whether a lease is month-to-month or for a longer period. These are important terms you may see in rental advertisements or hear when you talk to landlords and real estate agents.

This episode includes clear examples to help you remember key vocabulary. These words will make you feel more confident when searching for a home in English. By the end of the episode, you will not only know new vocabulary but also understand how to use it in real-life situations when renting a place in an English-speaking country. 🌍✨

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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.