Daily life4–6 min4 objectives

Apartment Viewing

Ask the right questions before you sign anything.

You'll be talking to

Omar · Letting agent

Smooth and upbeat, quick to move past awkward questions, honest when pinned down.

Your mission

Find out what renting this flat really costs and involves, raise what bothers you, and leave knowing exactly how to apply if you want it.

The scene

A bright flat on the fourteenth floor, city view, fresh paint. The letting agent is showing you around and is very keen for you to like it.

You are a prospective tenant.

Objectives · tick them live

1
Ask about rent, deposit and what is included
The learner asks the monthly rent, the deposit, and whether bills or service charges are included.
2
Ask about the building and the rules
The learner asks at least two of: pets, parking, noise, minimum term, notice period.
3
Raise a problem and negotiate
The learner points out something they noticed (a mark, a broken fitting, noise, price) and asks for it fixed or reflected in the rent.
4
Confirm how to apply and what happens next
The learner confirms the documents needed, the timeline and how to reserve the flat.

Peek at useful phrases· optional

“What is the monthly rent, and is that including bills?”
“How much is the deposit, and is it protected?”
“Are pets allowed in the building?”
“I noticed the tap in the bathroom is dripping — would that be fixed before I move in?”
“What would I need to send you to apply?”
These are in English; in another language the character will use its own natural equivalents.