American English · B1 · Unit 9
Moving house
Moving
By the end you can
- Ask questions about a flat you want to rent
- Arrange the details of a move
- Understand the main points of a rental contract
Words and phrases
| American English | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| the rent | the money you pay every month to live in a home | How much is the rent? |
| are utilities included? | is electricity, water and gas part of the rent? | Are utilities included in the rent? |
| a security deposit | money you pay before you move in and get back when you leave | You pay a security deposit of one month's rent. |
| a lease | a rental contract | It's a lease for twelve months. |
| move in | start living in a new home | When can we move in? |
| pets allowed | you can have animals | Are pets allowed in the building? |
| a one-bedroom | an apartment with one bedroom | We're looking for a one-bedroom near downtown. |
| in-unit laundry | a washer and dryer inside the apartment | Does the apartment have in-unit laundry? |
| rent a truck | pay to use a moving truck for a day | We'll rent a truck for Saturday. |
| help me move | help me carry my things to my new home | Can you help me move on Saturday? |
| pack up | put everything in boxes | We need to pack up the kitchen tonight. |
| move out | leave a home for good | We have to move out by the 31st. |
Then talk it through
Touring an apartment and asking the landlord questions. In the app you have this conversation out loud or typed, with the unit's goals to tick off and corrections at the end.