Sharing an Apartment -hey, Olivia. what are you doing? -i am looking for an apartment to rent. -really? same here. since my parent’s house is so far away, I need to find an apartment closer to school. i thought you were going to stay at the dorm. -i still have not decided whether to stay at the dormitory or not. i am looking at different options to find the best ones suited to me. -so, what are you looking for? i just need a small room with a bed, a desk and a TV. of course, the place should have a kitchen so that i can cook my meals. i will be living on a very tight budget and will have to watch every dime. -me too. a simple and decent apartment is all i need. school is going to start next month, so I should find something as soon as possible. -it is not easy to find a cheap apartment that suits your needs. i have been looking at the ads for two weeks, and i still haven't found anything yet. everything i like so far is too expensive and way beyond my reach. -yeah, the closer they are to school, the higher the rental cost. -since i don't have a car, i need to find something close to school. -how about sharing an apartment? if you want, we can find a two-bedroom apartment and share it it. may be cheaper that way. that could solve our problem. do you want to try it. -yes. that's a terrific idea. -hello. -hello, can i speak with Mr Johnson, please? -this is Matthew Johnson speaking. -my name is Olivia Moore and i'm calling about the apartment for rent on spring street. would you be interested in seeing the apartment? -yes, my friend, Sarah and i would love to see it. i was wondering if the apartment is located in a nice area. -as a matter of fact, the apartment is in a wonderful location. -what surrounds the apartment? -there are many stores and restaurants surrounding the apartment. i promise you that you will love the location. -from what you're telling me, it sounds like we will. is there an elevator in the building? -yes, there is. -wonderful. when can we come over to visit the apartment. -are you free today at around 5 pm? -yes, we will be able to make it then. -well, i'll see you at 5 pm. do you know how to get there? -yes, we do. -okay, see you then. -welcome to the apartment. -thank you, Mr Johnson. -so this is the apartment, it has a small kitchen, two bedrooms and one large bathroom with washer and dryer take a look around. -This apartment is exactly what we're looking for. how much is the rent? -it's $725 each month and i require a 12 month lease. you'll need to pay the tenancy deposit and the first month's rent. -how much is the tenancy deposit? -it's one month's rent, so 725 dollars. -so we need to pay fourteen hundred and fifty dollars. -that's right. is all the furniture included? -yes it is -can we redecorate the place ourselves or paint a room if we want to? -yes, you can, but you shouldn't change the appearance of the property significantly. -are utilities included in the rent? -water, sewage, garbage, and internet are all included in the rent. you have to pay for electricity and cable. -that's a very good deal. what is the closest public transportation? -there are three bus lines right across the street. -we are students, so we need a quiet apartment to be able to study. is this a quiet building? -yes, it's a very quiet building. everything sounds great, i love the apartment and it's very close to school. -what do you say, Sarah? -i love it, too. let's sign the lease. -Sarah, what are your interests? -i usually spend my leisure time reading books or playing sports. i like reading new and trending novels and my favorite genres include suspense, and thriller novels. -which sport do you like most? -basketball, but i also like swimming and rollerblading. -i love rollerblading, too. it's super fun. -wonderful. we can go to a roller skating rink together. -sure, you can count on it. what's something you can do well? -something i can do well..um... i think i'm a good people person. i can go up and talk to people easily. -what's something you can't do well? -I can't cook well yet but i'm working on it. i hope to be able to make some progress soon. what about you? -i can cook really well, so i can teach you a lot of recipes. but i don't know how to dress well. i have no style. i wish i knew how to create harmonious outfits. -don't worry. fashion is my thing, so i can give you some tips on how to be stylish and dress well. -really? that would be awesome. -what usually makes you angry? -umm…. if someone spreads false rumors about me or someone talks behind my back, it makes me angry -i know what you mean. i get angry when someone tries to underestimate me without knowing me. have you ever worked? -yes, during the summer i usually get a part-time job. have you? -no, i haven't. what do your parents do? -my dad is a mechanic. my mother is a nurse. -Oh no, there's a leak in the pipe? -yes, i noticed a few minutes ago. i'm tightening the pipe, but it doesn't seem to work. and the toilet won't flush. -shall we call Mr. Johnson? -yes, i'm going to call him right away and let him know about this. -hello -hello, Mr Johnson. it's Sarah here. we are having some plumbing problems in our bathroom and need them fixed. can you send a plumber out to our apartment today? -of course. but first, let's find out what the problems are. -well, to start, there is a leak in the sink. -did you try tightening the pipes? -yes, i did, but it still leaks. -okay, what other problems are there? -the toilet isn't working. -is the toilet clogged? does it flush? -no, it doesn't flash properly. -then it might be a clog. -that's right. i tried using a plunger, but that didn't work. -have you used any drain cleaner? -yes, i have, but it still didn't work. and the last problem is the low water pressure in the shower. -i'll have someone come down to fix it right away. -okay, thank you Mr Johnson. -we've been living here for three months now and there's been constant noise in this building. i can't take this anymore. -me neither. we must talk to the landlord and make a complaint. -now, what's the problem, girls? why did you want to speak with me? -for three months now we've been putting up with constant noise due to repair work on the building exterior. -some repair work had to be done on the facade and balconies, and it will certainly improve the overall appearance of the building. -but there has been constant banging and Jack hammering for three months now. because of the extreme noise, we're frequently forced to leave the building. we can't study under these circumstances. if you'll remember, we clearly stated from the beginning that we needed a quiet building. -i'm sorry about that, but the good news is it won't last forever. -we should have been informed about that before we signed our lease. -i do apologize for the inconvenience, but there's nothing i can do about it. -when we agreed to rent the apartment, we were led to believe that we were moving into a quiet building. -under normal circumstances, it is a very quiet building. perhaps you should contact the management company who is overseeing the repair work. -but we signed the lease with you, not them. -well, if you want to move out, you are free to do so. -and i suppose we'll have to pay a penalty for breaking the lease, right? -yes, that's right. -i don't think that's fair at all. -so what do you expect me to do now? -legally we are entitled to a compensation for loss of peaceful enjoyment. -you've been lucky to find this apartment with such a cheap rent. i think you should appreciate that. -we could go to arbitration, but we'd prefer to settle with you. -i suppose i could offer you a 10 reduction for now until you move out. -actually we were thinking of a 25% -i'm sorry, that's too much. -like i said, we could go to arbitration. -okay, fine, it's a deal.
Thanks for your lesson! It’s really useful for all of us, two strong girls in the story, in life, we should careful in anything, because everything isn’t all true , some one want to sign contract they told not true!
the video is very instructive and thought-provoking. it also gives so many ideas that I can use when taking English exams with topics related to Accommodation. I find the video very attractive, easy to learn and the sound is lovely and soft too. the information is well-organized, which helps learners stay focused and easy to pick up where they left off.
I have been going through IELTS practice twice and read news with numbered new words, but can't talk life conversation smoothly. I actually need these videos 😭😭
I love this video! my mom is a nurse, as my mom has two jobs. which is her fruit job and sec job. as my mom works in New York center, and she works in Jamaica her second job. but my mom works from home 3 times a week. I live in a house third floor. which we have 5 rooms! and one bathroom. and yes of course we have a kitchen too. my dad don't work. but my dad uesllay does certain things! like feeding me and my brother, my Das goes out to buy food, and my dad does the Landry, and my dad drives, which we have the car. and my dad picks up my mom, and drops her off. and my also my dad makes rice for my mom, however when my mom ask for rice that she wants rice. and I have my brother his name is William. he is 19.
I am glad that this two girls rented a cheap apartment and then they successfully protected their renting rights that finally got a 25% reduction compensation. The landlord is not bad, because as my experience if you say you could go to arbitration then he will say go ahead and don't care, so the arbitration system works well is important. Anyway, a good story.
Sharing an Apartment
-hey, Olivia. what are you doing?
-i am looking for an apartment to rent.
-really? same here.
since my parent’s house is so far away, I need to find an apartment closer to school.
i thought you were going to stay at the dorm.
-i still have not decided whether to stay at the dormitory or not.
i am looking at different options to find the best ones suited to me.
-so, what are you looking for?
i just need a small room with a bed, a desk and a TV.
of course, the place should have a kitchen so that i can cook my meals.
i will be living on a very tight budget and will have to watch every dime.
-me too. a simple and decent apartment is all i need.
school is going to start next month, so I should find something as soon as possible.
-it is not easy to find a cheap apartment that suits your needs.
i have been looking at the ads for two weeks, and i still haven't found anything yet.
everything i like so far is too expensive and way beyond my reach.
-yeah, the closer they are to school, the higher the rental cost.
-since i don't have a car, i need to find something close to school.
-how about sharing an apartment?
if you want, we can find a two-bedroom apartment and share it it.
may be cheaper that way.
that could solve our problem.
do you want to try it.
-yes. that's a terrific idea.
-hello.
-hello, can i speak with Mr Johnson, please?
-this is Matthew Johnson speaking.
-my name is Olivia Moore and i'm calling about the apartment for rent on spring street.
would you be interested in seeing the apartment?
-yes, my friend, Sarah and i would love to see it.
i was wondering if the apartment is located in a nice area.
-as a matter of fact, the apartment is in a wonderful location.
-what surrounds the apartment?
-there are many stores and restaurants surrounding the apartment.
i promise you that you will love the location.
-from what you're telling me, it sounds like we will.
is there an elevator in the building?
-yes, there is.
-wonderful.
when can we come over to visit the apartment.
-are you free today at around 5 pm?
-yes, we will be able to make it then.
-well, i'll see you at 5 pm.
do you know how to get there?
-yes, we do.
-okay, see you then.
-welcome to the apartment.
-thank you, Mr Johnson.
-so this is the apartment, it has a small kitchen, two bedrooms and one large bathroom
with washer and dryer
take a look around.
-This apartment is exactly what we're looking for.
how much is the rent?
-it's $725 each month and i require a 12 month lease.
you'll need to pay the tenancy deposit and the first month's rent.
-how much is the tenancy deposit?
-it's one month's rent, so 725 dollars.
-so we need to pay fourteen hundred and fifty dollars.
-that's right.
is all the furniture included?
-yes it is
-can we redecorate the place ourselves or paint a room if we want to?
-yes, you can, but you shouldn't change the appearance of the property significantly.
-are utilities included in the rent?
-water, sewage, garbage, and internet are all included in the rent.
you have to pay for electricity and cable.
-that's a very good deal.
what is the closest public transportation?
-there are three bus lines right across the street.
-we are students, so we need a quiet apartment to be able to study.
is this a quiet building?
-yes, it's a very quiet building.
everything sounds great, i love the apartment and it's very close to school.
-what do you say, Sarah?
-i love it, too.
let's sign the lease.
-Sarah, what are your interests?
-i usually spend my leisure time reading books or playing sports.
i like reading new and trending novels and my favorite genres include suspense,
and thriller novels.
-which sport do you like most?
-basketball, but i also like swimming and rollerblading.
-i love rollerblading, too.
it's super fun.
-wonderful.
we can go to a roller skating rink together.
-sure, you can count on it.
what's something you can do well?
-something i can do well..um...
i think i'm a good people person.
i can go up and talk to people easily.
-what's something you can't do well?
-I can't cook well yet but i'm working on it.
i hope to be able to make some progress soon.
what about you?
-i can cook really well, so i can teach you a lot of recipes.
but i don't know how to dress well.
i have no style.
i wish i knew how to create harmonious outfits.
-don't worry.
fashion is my thing, so i can give you some tips on how to be stylish and dress well.
-really? that would be awesome.
-what usually makes you angry?
-umm…. if someone spreads false rumors about me or someone talks behind my back,
it makes me angry
-i know what you mean.
i get angry when someone tries to underestimate me without knowing me.
have you ever worked?
-yes, during the summer i usually get a part-time job.
have you?
-no, i haven't.
what do your parents do?
-my dad is a mechanic.
my mother is a nurse.
-Oh no, there's a leak in the pipe?
-yes, i noticed a few minutes ago.
i'm tightening the pipe, but it doesn't seem to work.
and the toilet won't flush.
-shall we call Mr. Johnson?
-yes, i'm going to call him right away and let him know about this.
-hello
-hello, Mr Johnson. it's Sarah here.
we are having some plumbing problems in our bathroom and need them fixed.
can you send a plumber out to our apartment today?
-of course.
but first, let's find out what the problems are.
-well, to start, there is a leak in the sink.
-did you try tightening the pipes?
-yes, i did, but it still leaks.
-okay, what other problems are there?
-the toilet isn't working.
-is the toilet clogged? does it flush?
-no, it doesn't flash properly.
-then it might be a clog.
-that's right.
i tried using a plunger, but that didn't work.
-have you used any drain cleaner?
-yes, i have, but it still didn't work.
and the last problem is the low water pressure in the shower.
-i'll have someone come down to fix it right away.
-okay, thank you Mr Johnson.
-we've been living here for three months now and there's been constant noise in this building.
i can't take this anymore.
-me neither. we must talk to the landlord and make a complaint.
-now, what's the problem, girls?
why did you want to speak with me?
-for three months now we've been putting up with constant noise due to repair work
on the building exterior.
-some repair work had to be done on the facade and balconies, and it will certainly improve the overall appearance of the building.
-but there has been constant banging and Jack hammering for three months now.
because of the extreme noise, we're frequently forced to leave the building.
we can't study under these circumstances.
if you'll remember, we clearly stated from the beginning that we needed a quiet building.
-i'm sorry about that, but the good news is it won't last forever.
-we should have been informed about that before we signed our lease.
-i do apologize for the inconvenience, but there's nothing i can do about it.
-when we agreed to rent the apartment, we were led to believe that we were moving
into a quiet building.
-under normal circumstances, it is a very quiet building.
perhaps you should contact the management company who is overseeing the repair work.
-but we signed the lease with you, not them.
-well, if you want to move out, you are free to do so.
-and i suppose we'll have to pay a penalty for breaking the lease, right?
-yes, that's right.
-i don't think that's fair at all.
-so what do you expect me to do now?
-legally we are entitled to a compensation for loss of peaceful enjoyment.
-you've been lucky to find this apartment with such a cheap rent.
i think you should appreciate that.
-we could go to arbitration, but we'd prefer to settle with you.
-i suppose i could offer you a 10 reduction for now until you move out.
-actually we were thinking of a 25%
-i'm sorry, that's too much.
-like i said, we could go to arbitration.
-okay, fine, it's a deal.
Good job...
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It’s really useful for all of us, two strong girls in the story, in life, we should careful in anything, because everything isn’t all true , some one want to sign contract they told not true!
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the video is very instructive and thought-provoking. it also gives so many ideas that I can use when taking English exams with topics related to Accommodation. I find the video very attractive, easy to learn and the sound is lovely and soft too. the information is well-organized, which helps learners stay focused and easy to pick up where they left off.
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I love this video! my mom is a nurse, as my mom has two jobs. which is her fruit job and sec job. as my mom works in New York center, and she works in Jamaica her second job. but my mom works from home 3 times a week. I live in a house third floor. which we have 5 rooms! and one bathroom. and yes of course we have a kitchen too. my dad don't work. but my dad uesllay does certain things! like feeding me and my brother, my Das goes out to buy food, and my dad does the Landry, and my dad drives, which we have the car. and my dad picks up my mom, and drops her off. and my also my dad makes rice for my mom, however when my mom ask for rice that she wants rice. and I have my brother his name is William. he is 19.
I am glad that this two girls rented a cheap apartment and then they successfully protected their renting rights that finally got a 25% reduction compensation. The landlord is not bad, because as my experience if you say you could go to arbitration then he will say go ahead and don't care, so the arbitration system works well is important. Anyway, a good story.
Thank you for the video. I have few questions, who should pay for the plumbing repairs? The landlord or the tenant? What is arbitration?
The landlord is liable to make those repairs. By and large, small repairs due to wear and tear are on the tenant.
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Same here
So far away
Dormitory
Dime
Decent
Beyond my reach
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