Vietnamese · BeginnerTìm thuê căn hộ dễ dàngRenting an Apartment

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00:00Intro
Hi Mai! Today, how are you?
Hi Nam! I am very healthy, and very happy.
Today, I have a good topic.
Oh, what topic is it Nam?
The topic of looking to rent an apartment in Hanoi!
Wow, looking to rent an apartment is very necessary.
That's right, many people need to find a new house.
When first arriving in the city, everyone is worried.
Looking to rent an apartment, is sometimes confusing.
But it's okay, today we learn together.
We learn six very useful phrases.
The first phrase, is looking to rent an apartment.
The second phrase, is monthly rent.
The third phrase, is quiet environment.
The fourth phrase, is convenient location.
The fifth phrase, is deposit money.
And the sixth phrase, is move-in date.
These six phrases, are very easy to remember right?
That's right, remembering these six phrases makes confidence.
Learning foreign languages when finding a house, is very useful.
That's right, talking is much easier.
Listening to podcasts daily, helps practice reflexes.
That's right, learning vocabulary through stories is very fast.
Everyone please listen back many times!
Now, let's start the story!
Nam, have you ever gone finding a house?
Already, I once looked to rent an apartment a few times.
Do you have any fun story?
There is a very fun story, about an apartment smelling of pho!
Oh, an apartment smelling of pho? Sounds so strange!
Later, I will tell you.
And I will share, about house moving culture.
So wonderful, let's just start!
Last year, I decided looking to rent an apartment new.
At that time, where did Nam want looking to rent an apartment?
I wanted to look in Cau Giay district, near my work.
Looking near work, is very convenient.
Before that, I went to see two other places.
How was the first place, Nam?
The first place, had a price too expensive.
How much was the monthly rent?
Monthly rent, up to eight million dong!
Oh, eight million dong is too expensive!
As for the second place, it was very far.
The second place, didn't have a convenient location?
That's right, going to work far is very tiring.
So what about the third place?
The third place, was a fifth-floor apartment.
Did that apartment have an elevator?
Yes, the elevator ran very smoothly.
So did the room have air conditioner and water heater?
Had them all, belongings new and clean.
How did that fifth-floor apartment look?
The apartment was very clean, with a small balcony growing flowers.
Oh, a balcony growing flowers is so nice!
The landlord said, monthly rent four million.
Four million dong a month, is a good price!
I thought, here has a quiet environment.
So did you agree to rent?
I agreed right away, and gave deposit money right away!
So what happened, after moving in?
Right the next morning, at four thirty AM!
Was there any noise waking you up?
Not noise, but a rich aroma!
What aroma, made you wake up early?
The delicious smell of beef pho broth, drifted in!
Oh my goodness, why was there a smell of beef pho?
It turned out, the first floor was a famous pho shop!
Did that pho shop, open so early?
They cooked broth from three AM!
So every morning, Nam smelled pho?
That's right, the aroma made my stomach rumble.
So could you continue sleeping?
Could not sleep, I went downstairs right away.
You went down to eat pho, at four thirty?
That's right, I sat eating a hot bowl of beef pho.
Did you drink iced tea when eating pho?
Yes, eating pho with iced tea is very delicious.
Was the bowl of beef pho there delicious?
The beef was very fresh, the broth sweet and great!
Haha, so every morning you ate pho?
That's right, after one month, I gained three kilograms!
The story of looking to rent an apartment, is very funny!
Although having no quiet environment, the pho was delicious!
Now, I share about cultural customs.
In what kind of house do Hanoi people often live?
Many families live in tube houses.
What feature does a tube house have?
A tube house has a narrow front, but is very deep.
This house style is built with many floors right?
That's right, usually having three to five floors.
And when moving house, what do Vietnamese people do?
Everyone pays attention to choosing move-in date.
How do they choose move-in date?
They check lunar calendar to choose a good day.
On the day moving in, what do they bring in first?
They bring a little salt, rice, and fresh flowers in.
Bringing salt and rice into the house, has what meaning?
Salt brings luck, rice brings abundance.
They also share food with neighbors.
That's right, getting acquainted with neighbors is very good.
This cultural custom is really lovely and meaningful!
Now, we study six phrases.
First phrase: tìm thuê căn hộ, means looking to rent an apartment.
Example: I want looking to rent an apartment two rooms.
You can also say: My friend wants looking to rent an apartment.
This sentence is very suitable, when introducing someone else.
Another example: I am looking to rent an apartment near school.
A very practical and easy to use example!
Second phrase: tiền thuê hàng tháng, means monthly rent.
Example: How much is monthly rent?
Or ask: Has monthly rent, included electricity money yet?
You should ask to see what monthly rent includes.
For example electricity money, water money, internet money.
Another example: Monthly rent paid at beginning of month.
Paying monthly rent on time is very good.
Third phrase: không gian yên tĩnh, means quiet environment.
Example: I need a quiet environment to read books.
Or ask: Does the bedroom have a quiet environment?
A quiet environment helps you sleep better.
Another example: At night here has a quiet environment.
Place with a quiet environment is very wonderful.
Fourth phrase: vị trí thuận tiện, means convenient location.
Example: This apartment has a convenient location.
Or say: House near market has a convenient location.
A convenient location helps you save time.
Another example: I choose this place because of convenient location.
Living in a convenient location is very easy to travel.
Fifth phrase: tiền đặt cọc, means deposit money.
Example: I pay advance deposit money one month.
Or ask: How much money is the deposit money?
Remember to ask for deposit money receipt!
Another example: I get back deposit money after moving away.
Keeping deposit money carefully is very important.
Sixth phrase: ngày chuyển vào, means move-in date.
Example: My move-in date is Saturday.
Or ask: When is the official move-in date?
Moving house on Saturday is very convenient.
Another example: We finalize move-in date next week.
Preparing before move-in date helps lessen rush.
Now, we talk about house location!
In what place does Mai like to live?
I like an apartment with a convenient location.
Why do you like a convenient location?
Because I like walking to buy food.
Oh, then you belong to Team Mai!
That's right, Team Mai likes convenience!
As for me, I like a quiet environment.
Why do you choose a quiet environment?
Because I need quiet to work.
Then you represent Team Nam!
Exactly, Team Nam likes quietness!
Are you listeners Team Nam or Team Mai?
Let us know your opinion!
Nam, now let's guess numbers!
Sure, Mai ask first!
What percentage do you guess, choose convenient location?
I guess about sixty percent.
I read that it is about eighty percent!
Oh, the number eighty percent is very high!
That's right, convenient location is very important.
Now it's Nam's turn to ask Mai!
You ask away, I am ready!
What percentage of people check deposit money carefully?
I guess probably about seventy percent?
I heard it is over ninety percent!
Oh, deposit money relates to money after all!
Now to the Q&A scenario part!
Ready, Mai ask away!
Scenario one: You call the landlord.
Hello, I want looking to rent an apartment this.
Answered very concisely and clearly!
Scenario two: You ask the monthly payment amount.
May I ask how much monthly rent is?
A very necessary question when renting!
Scenario three: You ask if around the house is noisy.
Does here guarantee a quiet environment?
The landlord will answer right away!
Scenario four: You ask the way to the bus station.
Does the apartment have a convenient location, near bus station?
Very good, location near bus station is very convenient!
Scenario five: You ask the deposit money required.
How much deposit money do I need to pay?
Asking deposit money beforehand is very right!
Scenario six: You confirm date to move things in.
When is the official move-in date?
Knowing specific date helps easy preparation!
Scenario seven: You need house with two bedrooms.
I am looking to rent an apartment with two bedrooms.
A proper and easy to understand sentence!
Scenario eight: You ask if rent includes internet fee.
Has monthly rent included internet money yet?
Asking about internet money is very important!
Scenario nine: You praise the house location.
This house has a wonderful convenient location!
The landlord hearing that will be very happy!
Scenario ten: You confirm transferring deposit money.
I sent deposit money to you already.
Very clear and transparent!
Scenario eleven: You choose moving house Sunday.
My move-in date is this Sunday.
Sunday moving house has plenty of time!
Scenario twelve: You decide to rent this apartment.
I decide looking to rent an apartment here.
Very decisive and confident!
Scenario thirteen: You ask where landlord lives.
Does the landlord live together in the apartment?
Asking if landlord lives together or not is very convenient!
Scenario fourteen: You ask how electricity water money is calculated.
Has monthly rent calculated electricity water money yet?
Question helping you manage finances!
Scenario fifteen: You want a quiet balcony.
I like bedroom with a quiet environment.
Quiet bedroom helping deep sleep!
Scenario sixteen: You praise location near park.
Near park is a convenient location.
Near park is very good to exercise!
Scenario seventeen: You get back deposit money when contract ends.
When contract ends, return deposit money please.
Deposit return clause is very clear!
Scenario eighteen: You set move-in date early morning.
My move-in date is Monday morning.
Monday morning moving house is very happy!
Scenario nineteen: You want to find house for relative.
My brother wants looking to rent an apartment near here.
Way of asking house search help for relative is very good!
Scenario twenty: You ask for house rent discount.
Can monthly rent be lowered a little bit?
Asking for polite discount is worth trying!
Scenario twenty-one: You need to work at night.
I work at night so I need a quiet environment.
Reason for choosing house is very specific!
Scenario twenty-two: You like location near supermarket.
Apartment near supermarket, is a convenient location.
Supermarket right next to house is very convenient for shopping!
Scenario twenty-three: You confirm bank transfer deposit.
I just transferred deposit money via bank.
Bank transfer is very fast and safe!
Scenario twenty-four: You agree on move-in day.
I agree choosing Saturday as move-in date.
You answered very well all twenty-four questions!
Scenario twenty-five: You ask about motorbike parking space.
Does apartment have a convenient location, to park bike?
Motorbike parking space is very necessary in Hanoi!
Scenario twenty-six: You ask paying deposit money in cash.
Can I pay deposit money, in cash?
Paying cash or transfer are both fine!
Scenario twenty-seven: You ask move-in date on the fifth.
My move-in date is the fifth of this month.
Choosing the fifth is very nice!
Scenario twenty-eight: You want looking to rent small apartment.
I want looking to rent an apartment small for one person.
Small apartment easy to clean and budget-friendly!
Scenario twenty-nine: You ask fixed monthly rent.
Does monthly rent stay same for one year?
Asking fixed rent helps peace of mind!
Scenario thirty: You want quiet night to sleep.
I need a quiet environment in the evening.
You completed very well all thirty questions!
Thanks Mai! Today lesson was very fun.
Now is speaking exercise for you!
Today exercise is very easy to do.
Stand in front of mirror in room.
Look into mirror and say out loud this sentence.
That sentence is: I want looking to rent an apartment in Hanoi.
The phrase looking to rent an apartment is very important!
Say that sentence three times very clear!
Saying three times helps you remember longer.
Don't forget Nam pho shop story!
Wish you looking to rent an apartment to your liking!
See you again in next episode!
Wish you study well and goodbye!

Key phrases

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tìm thuê căn hộtìm thuê căn hộ
look for an apartment to rent
Tháng này mình đang tìm thuê căn hộ gần công ty.This month I'm looking for an apartment to rent near the office.
tiền thuê hàng thángtiền thuê hàng tháng
monthly rent
Cho mình hỏi tiền thuê hàng tháng khoảng bao nhiêu?May I ask roughly how much the monthly rent is?
không gian yên tĩnhkhông gian yên tĩnh
quiet space
Mình cần không gian yên tĩnh để làm việc tại nhà.I need a quiet space to work from home.
vị trí thuận tiệnvị trí thuận tiện
convenient location
Căn hộ có vị trí thuận tiện gần tàu điện.The apartment has a convenient location near the train.
tiền đặt cọctiền đặt cọc
security deposit
Chủ nhà yêu cầu tiền đặt cọc hai tháng.The landlord requires a two-month deposit.
ngày chuyển vàongày chuyển vào
move-in date
Cho mình hỏi ngày chuyển vào dự kiến là khi nào?May I ask when the expected move-in date is?

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