Everyday English

Short English for the moments that matter — the doctor, the landlord, the job interview — with the Amharic meaning and how to say it. And practice for the citizenship test.

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Renting: talking to a landlord

Before you sign, while you live there, and when you move out — and getting it in writing.

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አፓርትመንቱ አሁንም አለ?

Say it like this: ኢዝ ዘ አፓርትመንት ስቲል አቬይለብል?

Everyday English

Renting: talking to a landlord

1.Is the apartment still available?

2.Can I see it before I sign?

3.How much is the rent?

4.Are utilities included?

5.How much is the security deposit?

6.Is the lease for six months or a year?

7.When is rent due?

8.Is there a late fee?

9.Can I get a receipt for my rent?

10.The sink is leaking.

11.The air conditioner is not working.

12.When can someone come to fix it?

13.Please send me that in writing.

14.I am giving you 30 days' notice.

15.When will I get my deposit back?