B1-20 / CEFR B1 / EPISODE 20

Apartment Hunt

Prioritizing requirements for a home

SceneTina has just viewed an apartment. At a café, she and Frank are looking at more listings on her phone.

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Narrator

Tina has just viewed an apartment. At a café, she and Frank are looking at more listings on her phone.

ティナは部屋の内見を終えたところだ。カフェでフランクと一緒に、スマホでほかの物件情報を見ている。

Tina01

I saw a cheap apartment today. A basement.

今日、家賃の安い部屋を見てきたの。地下だったわ。

Frank02

Was it big enough?

広さは十分だった？

Tina03

My sofa would fit, but I'd need the lights on all day.

今のソファは置けるけど、一日中電気をつけないといけなさそう。

Frank04

Would you take a smaller place if it got more sunlight?

もっと日当たりがよければ、狭い部屋でもいい？

Tina05

Definitely. No more basements.

もちろん。地下はもう見なくていいわ。

Frank06

This listing has big windows.

この物件、大きな窓があるよ。

Tina07

Can I afford it?

私の予算で借りられる？

Frank08

It's within your budget, but the room's small.

予算内だよ。ただ、部屋は狭いね。

Tina09

As long as my bed and desk fit, I'd consider it.

ベッドと机が入るなら、候補にしてもいいわ。

Frank10

We could measure the room when you go to see it.

見に行くとき、一緒に部屋の寸法を測ってみようか。

Tina11

Good idea. I'll schedule a showing.

いいわね。内見を予約するわ。

Frank12

What if there isn't room for your sofa?

ソファを置く場所がなかったら？

Tina13

Then you get a sofa. I get sunlight.

そのときは、あなたにソファをあげる。私は日当たりを手に入れるわ。

WORDS & CONTEXT

Words & context

“I'll schedule a showing.”

A real-estate showing is a visit to view a property. Schedule a showing arranges its time. Tour and schedule a tour can serve the same purpose. British English commonly uses book a viewing.

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Words & context

“I'll schedule a showing.”