EverydayBeginner
Viewing an apartment in English (beginner)
Beginner English for viewing an apartment. Key line: “Hi, can I see the apartment?”
Full script
Lin
Hi, can I see the apartment?
Them
Sure. I'm Ben. Please come in.
Lin
Thanks. Is the kitchen big enough?
Them
It's small, but the oven works.
Lin
Good. I only burn toast.
Them
Then this place is perfect for you.
Lin
Can I open the window?
Them
Yes, and maybe save the toast.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Viewing
✓ Can I see the apartment?Polite first question
Start politely
big enough
✓ Is the kitchen big enough?Ask about size
Put enough after adjectives
open the window
✓ Can I open the window?Polite permission question
Can I is more polite
works
✓ The oven works.Say something works
works = functions
Quick answers
Viewing: what to say in English
Say “Can I see the apartment?” — polite first question. Start politely.
big enough: what to say in English
Say “Is the kitchen big enough?” — ask about size. Put enough after adjectives.
open the window: what to say in English
Say “Can I open the window?” — polite permission question. Can I is more polite.
works: what to say in English
Say “The oven works.” — say something works. works = functions.