Calling the Landlord/Agent
A prospective tenant calls a landlord or real estate agent to inquire about a specific property, ask questions about the lease terms, and schedule a viewing.
一名潜在租客致电房东或房地产中介，询问特定房产信息，询问租期条款，并安排看房。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
apartment
A place to live, like a flat with rooms for rent. In the US, it's common to say 'apartment' instead of 'flat'. Use it when asking about housing: 'I'm looking for an apartment.'
一个居住的地方，就像一个出租房间的公寓。在美国，人们常用“apartment”而不是“flat”。在询问住房时使用它：“我在找一个公寓。”
available
Something that is ready to be used or rented. In renting, ask 'Is it still available?' to check if a place is free.
某种准备好被使用或出租的东西。在租房时，问 '它还可用吗？' 来检查一个地方是否空闲。
lease
A legal agreement for renting a place, like a contract. It's often for a set time, such as one year. Say 'lease terms' to ask about the rules.
一种用于租用场所的法律协议，就像合同一样。通常是为固定期限，例如一年。要询问规则，请说‘租约条款’。
rent
The money paid to live in a place. It can be a noun (the rent is $1800) or verb (to rent an apartment). Useful for asking costs.
为了住在某个地方而支付的钱。它可以作为名词（租金是1800美元）或动词（租一间公寓）。有助于询问费用。
included
Something that is part of a package or price, like utilities in rent. Ask 'What's included in the rent?' to know what you don't pay extra for.
套餐或价格的一部分，比如租金中的水电费。问“租金包括什么？”来知道哪些东西不需要额外付费。
pets
Animals kept at home, like dogs or cats. In renting, check if 'pets are allowed' because many places have rules about them.
在家养的动物，比如狗或猫。在租房时，要检查是否'允许宠物'，因为许多地方都有关于宠物的规定。
deposit
Money paid upfront as security, returned if no damage. In renting, there's often a security deposit; ask about extra ones like pet deposit.
预先支付作为担保的金钱，如果没有损坏则退还。在租赁中，通常有押金；询问是否有额外的，如宠物押金。
viewing
A visit to see a property before renting. Schedule a 'viewing' by saying 'Can we schedule a viewing?' to see the place in person.
租房前参观房产的一次访问。可以通过说'我们可以安排看房吗？'来预约'看房'，亲自去看看房子。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Hi, I'm calling about the apartment for rent on Elm Street. Is it still available?
This is a polite way to start a call inquiring about a property. 'I'm calling about' introduces the topic, and 'Is it still available?' is a yes/no question to check status. Useful for beginning rental inquiries; practice the rising intonation for questions.
这是询问房产的一种礼貌的开场白方式。'我是为…打来的电话'介绍了话题，'它还空着吗？'是一个是/否问题，用于检查状态。适用于开始租赁询问；练习问题的升调。
Could you tell me a bit more about the lease terms? What's the minimum lease period, and what's included in the rent?
This uses 'Could you' for polite requests. It asks for details on rules and costs. 'A bit more about' means additional information. Great for intermediate learners to ask about contracts; note the use of 'and' to connect questions.
这使用了'Could you'来表示礼貌请求。它询问规则和费用的细节。'A bit more about'意思是额外信息。适合中级学习者询问合同；注意使用'and'连接问题。
The rent of $1800 per month includes water and trash removal. Tenants are responsible for electricity, gas, and internet.
This explains what's covered in the price. 'Includes' lists what's part of the rent; 'are responsible for' means what the renter must pay. Useful for describing rental agreements; 'per month' specifies the payment frequency.
这解释了价格覆盖的内容。“Includes”列出了租金包含的部分；“are responsible for”表示租户必须支付的内容。用于描述租赁协议很有用；“per month”指定支付频率。
Are pets allowed, and if so, is there an additional pet deposit or monthly fee?
A conditional question: 'if so' means 'if yes'. It checks rules and extra costs. Perfect for asking about pet policies; use 'allowed' for permissions, and note the structure for follow-up details.
一个条件问题：'if so' 意思是 'if yes'。它检查规则和额外费用。完美用于询问宠物政策；使用 'allowed' 表示权限，并注意后续细节的结构。
Would it be possible to schedule a viewing sometime this week? I'm available on Wednesday afternoon or Thursday morning.
Polite request with 'Would it be possible to' for scheduling. 'Sometime this week' gives flexibility, and 'I'm available' states your time. Essential for arranging visits; 'or' connects options.
使用 'Would it be possible to' 的礼貌请求，用于安排日程。'Sometime this week' 提供灵活性，'I'm available' 陈述你的时间。对于安排访问必不可少；'or' 连接选项。
How about Wednesday at 3 PM? Would that work for you?
This suggests a time and checks agreement. 'How about' proposes an idea; 'Would that work' asks if it's okay. Common in scheduling; it's indirect and polite for negotiations.
这是在建议时间并确认同意。'How about'是在提出一个想法；'Would that work'是在询问是否合适。在安排日程时很常见；它是一种间接且礼貌的谈判方式。
Could you please send me a confirmation email with the address? My email is [email protected].
A request with 'Could you please' for extra politeness. 'Confirmation email' means proof of the appointment. Useful for getting details in writing; always provide your contact info clearly.
使用 'Could you please' 来增加礼貌的请求。'Confirmation email' 意味着预约的证明。有助于获得书面细节；始终清楚提供您的联系信息。
Thank you so much! Goodbye.
A warm ending to a conversation. 'Thank you so much' shows strong gratitude; 'Goodbye' closes the call. Standard polite closure; use 'so much' to emphasize thanks in service situations.
对话的温暖结束。“Thank you so much”表达强烈的感激之情；“Goodbye”结束通话。标准的礼貌结尾；在服务场合使用“so much”来强调感谢。