Renting an apartment

Summary

This ESL lesson plan helps B2-level English students learn essential vocabulary and grammar for renting an apartment. This English class material uses a variety of interactive exercises, including listening, reading, and a role-play, to prepare students for real-life situations like signing a lease and communicating with a landlord.

This lesson helps intermediate students master key renting terminology and confidently use modals of obligation and advice. Activities cover everything from understanding a lease agreement to negotiating terms, making it a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to rent in an English-speaking environment.

Activities

• A warm-up discussion where students share their experiences and priorities when looking for a place to live.
• A listening comprehension task about finding an apartment, which introduces key vocabulary in a natural context.
• A grammar exercise focusing on modals of obligation, necessity, and advice (must, have to, should) to discuss rules and responsibilities for tenants and landlords.
• A reading comprehension activity based on a blog post about a first-time apartment hunt to reinforce vocabulary.
• A guided role-play scenario where students practice negotiating a rental agreement, using practical phrases for tenants and landlords.
• An advanced grammar challenge on reported speech to practice recounting conversations about rental agreements.

Renting an apartment

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Vocabulary focus

The vocabulary section introduces essential terms for renting a property. Key words include "landlord," "tenant," "lease agreement," "security deposit," "utilities," and "amenities." Students learn to understand and use these terms to discuss rental contracts and property features.

Grammar focus

This lesson concentrates on two key grammar areas. First, it covers modals of obligation, necessity, and advice (must, have to, should, mustn't), which are crucial for understanding rules and giving recommendations. The lesson also includes a challenge section on reported speech for practicing how to relay conversations with landlords or agents.