English for moving abroad: renting and a doctor visit

What you’ll practice

Phrases you actually need after moving abroad: ask about rent, schedule a viewing, book an appointment, and explain how you feel.

Questions

Renting an apartment

• Is the apartment still available?
• What’s included in the rent (utilities, internet)?
• What’s the deposit and the lease term?
• Can I schedule a viewing this week?
• Are pets allowed?

Doctor appointment

• I’d like to book an appointment, please.
• I have a fever and a sore throat. How long is the wait?
• I’m allergic to ___. Is this medication safe?
• Could you write it down, please? (I’m still learning English.)
• Do I need a prescription?

Phrases and vocabulary

Useful phrases

• “Is there anything I should know about the neighborhood?”
• “Could you repeat that more slowly, please?”
• “I’m not sure I understood. Can you explain it in a different way?”
• “The pain started two days ago and it feels like…”

Vocabulary

• deposit: money you pay upfront and get back later (usually)
• lease: a rental contract
• utilities: electricity, water, heating, etc.
• prescription: a doctor’s written order for medicine
• sore throat: pain in your throat