📘 Part of the Complete English Course · Elementary (A2), week 2
1. Learn the words
Press 🔊 to hear the word and the example. Say each one out loud.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| lease | the rental agreement | The lease is for twelve months. |
| bond | money paid at the start, returned at the end | The bond is four weeks' rent. |
| landlord | the owner of the property | The landlord lives overseas. |
| tenant | the person who rents | Tenants must pay rent on time. |
| agent | the person who manages the rental | Call the agent to book an inspection. |
| inspection | a visit to see a property | The inspection is on Saturday. |
| application | a form to rent the property | I sent my application online. |
| furnished | with furniture | Is the flat furnished? |
| unfurnished | without furniture | It's unfurnished, so we need a bed. |
| utilities | electricity, gas and water | Utilities are not included. |
| deposit | money you pay to hold something | We paid a holding deposit. |
| move in | start living in a new home | We move in next week. |
| move out | leave a home | We have to move out by Friday. |
| neighbourhood | the area around your home | It's a quiet neighbourhood. |
| parking | a place to leave your car | Is there off-street parking? |
| repairs | fixing things that are broken | Who pays for repairs? |
2. Practise with flashcards
Read the meaning and type the missing word. Words you find hard come back sooner.
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3. Check yourself
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most useful English words for renting and housing?
Start with these 16 words, including lease, bond, landlord, tenant. Each has a simple meaning, an example sentence and audio.
What's the best way to learn new English words?
Listen and say each word out loud, use the flashcards for a few minutes a day (hard words come back sooner), then write your own example sentence.
What level are these words?
They're Elementary (A2) words, from week 2 of the free Complete English Course.