Ashlie: Can you pass me the wrench, Stephen?
Stephen: This one?
Ashlie: No, that’s a screwdriver. The big one next to it.
Stephen: This?
Ashlie: Thanks. Right... I think that’s done. Phew!
Stephen: Well done, Ash.
Ashlie: That's the third time the taps have leaked this month. Just look at them. I'm fed up with living here.
Stephen: Ashlie's flat is falling apart. She's always repairing things.
Ashlie: I hate this flat! I can't stand the kitchen. I can't bear pink. I want to move out!
Stephen: That’s a great idea!
Ashlie: I want to rent somewhere a bit more modern, stylish, you know? Somewhere where everything works!
Stephen: I know what you mean. This place, I mean, look at this, it’s horrible... and it’s full of old rubbish.
Ashlie: Stephen, that’s mine!
Stephen: Mm, really? Nice...
Ashlie: I’ve decided. I’m going to start looking for somewhere else to live.
Stephen: I’ll help you look if you like.
Ashlie: Ahh... Thanks, Stephen.
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Stephen: What about this one?
Ashlie: Ahh.. That one looks just right, yeah - give them a call.
Stephen: Hi. I'm calling about the flat for rent on Kings Road. Is it still available? It is? Great! Can we see it? Really, OK, see you there. Come on, Ash, let’s go - we can see it now.
Ashlie: Oh great! Come on, Poppy.
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Ashlie: Hi, I’m Ashlie, and this is my brother, Stephen.
Estate Agent: Hi, I'm Chris. Is it for the two of you? Are you looking for a place together?
Stephen: Ah no, no... it’s just for Ashlie.
Ashlie: Well, it looks great from the outside, and this is a really nice area.
Estate Agent: Yes, it’s lovely, isn’t it? And this flat is perfect for one person. Let’s go and have a look around. After you - this way.
Ashlie: Thanks.
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Ashlie: Hmm... It’s not very big, is it?
Estate Agent: Like I said, this place is just perfect for one person. It’s got everything you need.
Stephen: It’s a bit small, isn’t it?
Ashlie: Erm... Where's the bedroom?
Estate Agent: Ah - well look, here’s the bed, and it can also be a sofa.
Ashlie: Do you have anything else?
Estate Agent: Yeah, I can show you something else.
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Ashlie: No...
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Stephen: This seems better. It’s got much more room, Ashlie. It’s more modern. It’s quite stylish.
Estate Agent: I can really see you living here.
Ashlie: Mmm. It is quite a good size. And the kitchen’s quite big. I like the carpet. No pink in sight!
Stephen: What’s it like round here? I don’t know the area very well.
Estate Agent: Er… It’s really close to the train station. There’s trains every ten minutes into Central London. I’ve got the paperwork with me. You could move in tomorrow.
Ashlie: So how much is the rent?
Estate Agent: What did you say?
Ashlie: Trains every ten minutes? No way!
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Stephen: Wow! What a beautiful kitchen!
Ashlie: Ahhh... I love it, it’s so spacious!
Stephen: I think this is the one.
Ash: Come on then. Let’s tell the estate agent. Come on, Poppy.
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Ashlie: Oh Stephen, that flat was wonderful! I’ve got to have it!
Stephen: Yes, it’s great, but are you sure?
Ashlie: Yes, I mean I feel really at home here. It’s such a peaceful street.
Stephen: Yes, it does seem pretty quiet.
Estate Agent: If you’d just like to sign the rental agreement, we can go back to the office, get the keys, and you can move in when you like.
Ashlie: Great! I can't wait. Where do I sign?
Estate Agent: Just there.
Comments
Hi! Sorry to whine but I could not understand the conversation clearly and the music behind was more loud as compare to conversation. I'm wondering am I the only one who is facing this problem?
Regards
Mirch!
Hello Mirch!
Sorry to hear you're having problems – it's perfectly OK, and not at all whining! Now, the audio sounds OK to me – can you give me a time in the video where you think it is particularly difficult? There may be a problem with the sound levels.
Even so, it's good practice sometimes to listen to conversations with background noise. Often if you are talking to a native speaker – or watching a movie – there will be some noise going on. For these videos, don't forget that there's a transcript to help you if you are having trouble.
Hope that helps!
Jeremy Bee
The LearnEnglish Team
In Korea, There is a saying "a cheap one is useless." So if you want to live in a modern and stylish flat, you have to pay more money.
my father has a real state agency and i sometimes work with him
actually in iran the rent of the houses &apartments are quite expensive for the people
especially for people who are under the poverty line
i hope every body in the world could buy a safe and comfortable and beautiful place to live
Thanks for the next part "Word on the street". I do love them! It helps me improve my listening skill. And it is really interesting.
I like Ashlie, Steven and Rob.
I agree with you.This conversation how interesting!
To find a nice flat or house is hectic one.For a student it's quite difficult task to accomplished.At my place to get a nice flat, one have to spend enough money to get ventilated and furnished flat.Some flat are cheaper but they don't have proper ventilation,so in such cases we have to look for another one.
This is the best video of Stephen and Ashlie series.It really help how we should communicate when we go for flathunt.
I enjoy to use this website ,thankyou for guideness
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