# Viewing an Apartment to Rent: ESL Listening Dialogue (B1)

> Free B1 ESL listening dialogue. A tenant views a flat and asks about rent, bills and the contract. Script, vocabulary, questions and AI audio.

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Last updated: 2026-10-20

CEFR B1 • Housing English

A B1 English listening dialogue. A tenant views a flat and asks about rent, bills and the contract. Use it for listening practice, role play or homework, and generate the audio in a US, UK or Australian accent.

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## Dialogue Script (2 speakers)

Agent: So this is the living room. It gets lots of light in the morning. Tenant: It's lovely. Is the flat furnished? Agent: Yes, it comes with a sofa, a bed and a desk. Tenant: Great. How much is the rent? Agent: It's nine hundred a month. Tenant: Are the bills included? Agent: Water is included, but electricity and internet aren't. Tenant: I see. And how much is the deposit? Agent: One month's rent. The contract is for twelve months. Tenant: Are pets allowed? I have a small cat. Agent: I'll need to check with the landlord, but I think a cat should be fine.

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## Key Vocabulary

rent

Money you pay every month to live in a place.

bills included

Electricity, water, etc. are part of the rent.

deposit

Money paid at the start and returned at the end.

furnished

With furniture already in it.

## Comprehension Questions

1. How much is the rent?
2. Are the bills included?
3. How long is the contract?

Tip: after you generate the audio, open its **Lesson view** for a printable transcript, vocabulary list and quiz with answers.

## How to Use It in Class

- **Before listening:** pre-teach the key vocabulary and ask students to predict what happens.
- **First listen:** students answer the comprehension questions without the script.
- **Second listen:** give out the script and have students underline useful phrases.
- **Speaking:** pairs role-play the dialogue, then change one detail and improvise.

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