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Renting a Home vocabulary — A1

Renting a Home vocabulary for the basics of where you live, including move in, room, live and stay — the first words learners need to talk about a home.

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move in
To start living in a new home and bring your things there.
Example: We move in on Saturday, so the boxes are ready.
room
/rum/
A separate space inside a building, usually with a door.
Example: The flat has three rooms, plus a kitchen.
live
/laɪv/
To have your home in a particular place.
Example: We live in a small flat near the station.
stay
/steɪ/
To remain in a place for a period of time.
Example: We're going to stay here until next year.
landlady
/ˈlændˌleɪdi/
A woman who owns a house or flat and lets you live in it for money.
Example: Our landlady lives in the flat downstairs.
housemate
A person who lives in the same house as you but is not in your family.
Example: My housemate is from Spain and cooks very well.
roommate
/ˈruˌmeɪt/
A person who sleeps in the same room as you in a house or flat.
Example: My roommate goes to bed very late.
wifi
/ˈwaɪˌfaɪ/
A way to use the internet without a wire.
Example: Does the flat have wifi?
electricity
/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪsəti/
The power that makes lights and machines work in a home.
Example: The rent includes electricity and water.
pay rent
To give money every month to the person who owns the place where you live.
Example: I pay rent on the first day of each month.