Vocabulary
What word means the money paid in advance to secure an apartment?
Deposit
How do you politely express interest in an apartment?
I am writing to inquire about…
What is the first step in a formal email?
Greeting. (Dear [Name], [To Whom It May Concern], [Dear [Title] [Last Name])
Which modal verb is more formal: can or could?
(Could)
You want to know if it's pet-friendly. What question do you ask?
Are pets allowed?
What is the monthly payment for living in an apartment called?
Rent
What phrase can you use to ask for more information?
Could you please provide more details about…
What comes after the greeting?
Opening line or purpose of the email (I am writing to inquire about...)
What is the correct preposition: interested ___ renting an apartment? (ON/ IN)
Interested in
You want to know the total cost before moving in. What do you ask?
How much is the monthly rent and deposit?
What word describes an apartment that already has furniture?
Furnished
How do you request to arrange a visit?
I would like to arrange a viewing if possible / Could you please inform me of any available times to visit the property?
How do you politely close an email?
Thank you for your time / Best regards
Which is more formal: Hi OR Dear Mr./Ms.?
Dear Mr./Ms.
You want to know if the apartment has furniture. What do you ask?
Is the apartment furnished?
What do we call the legal agreement (document) between tenant and landlord?
Lease/Contract
What phrase can you use to ask about contract length?
How long is the lease term?
When do you send formal emails? (specific example)
when I require information from a major, or an institution. To formally express complaints...
Which phrase is more formal: Thanks a lot OR Thank you very much?
Thank you very much
You want to know whether internet or electricity is included. What do you ask?
Are utilities included in the rent?
What do we call the person who rents the apartment?
Tenant
What phrase can you use to ask about included services?
Are utilities included…?
Thank you; Sincerely; Thank you for your time; I look forward to hearing from you" are all examples of:
Closing line / Farewells
Which verb tense is commonly used in polite requests? (Simple present, will, OR modal verbs)
Modal verbs like could/would
You want to know when you can move in. What formal question do you ask?
When would the apartment be available?