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Role play

Role play en inglés: alquilar un apartamento

Un presupuesto ajustado, un gato y un trato que solo sale si los dos se escuchan.

Edad
A partir de 18 años
Nivel
B1–B2
Habilidad
Expresión oral
Formato
Guía docente

La situación

A viewing of a bright one-bedroom flat. A possible tenant is looking round with the letting agent.

Tarjeta de rol A

Tenant

You are viewing a one-bedroom flat to rent and talking to the letting agent.

Tus objetivos

  • Find out the rent and whether bills are included.
  • Ask about the deposit and when you can move in.
  • Ask to see the contract before you agree.

Solo lo sabes tú

  • Your budget is £1,100 a month in total, including bills.
  • You work from home, so you need fast internet. You also have a cat.

Tarjeta de rol B

Letting agent

You are a letting agent showing a one-bedroom flat to a possible tenant.

Tus objetivos

  • Point out the flat's best features.
  • Explain the rent, bills, deposit and contract.
  • Find out if the tenant wants to reserve the flat.

Solo lo sabes tú

  • The rent is £1,000 a month and bills are about £130. If the tenant signs for 12 months, the landlord will include the internet, bringing bills down to about £100.
  • Pets are allowed if the tenant pays for a professional clean when they move out. The deposit is five weeks' rent, and the flat is free from 1 November.

Diálogo modelo

Una buena versión. Léela después de que las parejas lo intenten, no antes.

Mostrar el diálogo modelo
A
Hi, thanks for showing me round. It's a lovely flat — really bright.
B
It is, isn't it? The kitchen was redone last year, too. Do you have any questions?
A
Yes — how much is the rent, and are bills included?
B
The rent is £1,000 a month. Bills aren't included; they usually come to about £130.
A
Hmm, that's a bit over my budget. I can't really go above £1,100 in total.
B
I understand. If you sign for twelve months, the landlord will include the internet, which brings the bills down to around £100.
A
That would work. Is the internet fast? I work from home, so I need a reliable connection.
B
Yes, it's full fibre, so video calls shouldn't be a problem.
A
Good. I should also mention that I've got a cat. Is that allowed?
B
Pets are fine, but you'd need to pay for a professional clean when you move out. The deposit is five weeks' rent.
A
That seems fair. When would the flat be available?
B
From the first of November. Would you like me to reserve it for you?
A
Yes, please. Could you send me the contract to read first?
B
Of course. I'll email it to you this afternoon.

Reto extra para los más avanzados

Another person has also offered to rent the flat: B explains this, and A must convince the agent they're the better tenant — and try to negotiate a move-in date two weeks later without losing the flat.

Tarjetas de rol para imprimir

Tarjeta A y tarjeta B en una página, con línea de corte, más las frases.