今天你會學到👇
✅ 怎麼問房租？
✅ 怎麼確認有沒有附家具？
✅ 想養狗該怎麼開口？
✅ 怎麼談租約時間和押金？
💡這些句子超適合實戰用！不管你是要出國還是學生活英文都超有用！
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J: You know, I remember when I was first looking for an apartment, gosh, after college, it really felt like, um, a whole new language almost. All these words like security deposit, lease agreement.
J：你知道嗎，我還記得大學畢業後第一次找房子的時候，真的覺得那些租屋的詞彙根本像是另一種語言，什麼押金啊、租約這些名詞。
M: Yeah.
M：對啊。
J: It was honestly a bit much at first. But then once I started to, like, figure out what those key terms actually meant, it all clicked. It just showed me how important language is, you know, for navigating everyday life.
J：一開始真的讓人有點吃不消，但當我開始搞懂那些關鍵詞的意思之後，一切就豁然開朗了。那時才真正體會到語言在日常生活中的重要性。
M: Absolutely. It unlocks things.
M：沒錯，語言真的能解鎖很多事情。
J: Exactly. So, welcome to MJ English. Today, we're hoping to make that whole process feel a lot clearer, maybe more confident for you. We're going to focus on some really practical English for a situation most people run into, renting an apartment. Our goal is really just to help you feel ready when you need to talk about finding a place, signing the papers, all that stuff. We'll listen to a couple of conversations, sort of real-life examples, and then break down the useful words and phrases, the ones you'll actually hear and need to use.
J：真的。所以歡迎來到 MJ English。今天我們希望幫大家把整個租屋流程講得更清楚一點，也讓你更有信心應對。我們會專注在租房時會遇到的實用英文，像是找房、簽約等等。你會聽到幾段實際對話，我們會解析裡面那些你真的會聽到、也需要會用的詞語和句型。
M: Sounds like a plan.
M：聽起來很棒。
J: Okay, so let's jump into the first one. Picture this. Sophie and Alex are, uh, looking at an apartment listing online. They're trying to see if it's the right place for them.
J：好，那我們馬上來看第一段對話。想像一下，Sophie 跟 Alex 正在網路上看房子，他們想知道這間是不是適合他們的。
M: Right. And that's such a common starting point, isn't it? You're scrolling through listings, maybe on your phone, and you're thinking, "Okay, what do I really need? Does this place have it?" So this conversation, it kind of shows how people talk through those first crucial details.
M：對啊，這是大家最常開始找房的方式，不就是一直滑手機上的房源，一邊心裡想「我需要什麼？這間有嗎？」這段對話就很好地展現了人們討論那些初期重點時的說法。
J: Perfect. Okay, let's listen to Sophie and Alex.
J：太好了，來聽聽 Sophie 和 Alex 的對話。
Discussing a New Apartment
討論新租屋的選擇
Sophie and Alex are checking out a new apartment listing online.
S = Sophie, A = Alex
S: Look at this one! It's close to school and has two bedrooms.
你看這間！離學校很近，還有兩個房間。
A: Nice. Does it include furniture?
不錯。有附家具嗎？
S: It says “partially furnished.” So maybe just a sofa and bed.
它寫「部分附家具」，所以可能只有沙發跟床。
A: Hmm... What about laundry? Is there a washer and dryer?
嗯…那洗衣呢？有洗衣機和烘衣機嗎？
S: No, but there’s a laundromat just down the street.
沒有，但巷口就有自助洗衣店。
A: Okay. I like the layout, and the rent is reasonable.
好吧，我喜歡格局，而且租金也還合理。
S: Let’s book a viewing and see it in person.
我們來預約看屋吧，親自看看比較準。
J: Okay, that feels pretty familiar, right? Sophie kicks it off with, "Look at this one." Such a natural way to show excitement, like, "Hey, I found something interesting."
J：這對話很生活化對吧？Sophie 一開始就說「你看這間」，這是一種很自然的方式，表示她覺得這間不錯、想分享。
M: Totally. And Alex jumps right in with a big one. "Does it include furniture?" That's key because, well, do you need to buy a bed, a sofa, everything? Or is some of it already there?
M：沒錯，然後 Alex 馬上問了重點「有附傢俱嗎？」這超關鍵的，因為你要知道是不是要自己買床、沙發還是房子裡就有了。
M: And Sophie's answer, "partially furnished," you hear that a lot. It means, yeah, some stuff is included, probably the big things like she mentioned, a sofa, maybe a bed frame. But you'll likely still need your own kitchen things, maybe a desk.
M：對，而「部分附傢俱」這個說法很常聽到，通常就是沙發、床架這類大東西有，但可能廚房用品、書桌還是要自己準備。
J: Linens, all that stuff.
J：還有床單這些生活小物。
J: Good point. And then Alex asks, "What about laundry? Is there a washer and dryer?" Another huge practical question. Having laundry in your apartment is, well, super convenient.
J：講得很好，然後 Alex 問說「洗衣怎麼辦？有洗衣機和烘衣機嗎？」這也是一個超級實用的問題。能在家洗衣服真的很方便。
M: Oh, definitely. But Sophie's response is also really common. "No, but there's a laundromat just down the street." A laundromat, you know, it's just a place with coin-operated washers and dryers.
M：對啊，不過 Sophie 的回答也很常見：「沒有，但街上有洗衣店。」Laundromat 就是那種投幣式洗衣機和烘衣機的自助洗衣店。
J: Yep, been there.
J：對，我也有用過。
M: It's a good solution if the apartment doesn't have its own machines. A bit of a walk sometimes maybe, but it works.
M: 如果房子裡沒有洗衣機，這也是一種不錯的替代方案，雖然有時要走一下，但也還能接受。
J: Knowing where the nearest one is can be a big factor.
J：知道最近的洗衣店在哪裡，有時候真的會影響你要不要租這間。
J: Okay, so let's pull out some of those keywords from this chat, the ones you'll definitely hear when you're apartment hunting.
J：好，那我們來整理一下這段對話裡的關鍵單字，這些你找房子的時候絕對會遇到。
M: Yeah, first up is "rent." Usually a noun, it's simply the money you pay each month to live somewhere. Like in the example, "The rent is $1200 a month."
M：首先是 "rent"（租金），它通常是名詞，意思就是你每個月為了住在那裡要付的錢。比如說：「這間的租金是一個月1200元。」
J: And, uh, quick tip, "rent" can be a verb too, right? Like, "I rent this apartment."
J：補充一下，"rent" 也可以當動詞用，比如說：「我租這間公寓。」
M: Exactly. And always ask what "including utilities" means if you see that in a listing. Does it cover electricity, gas? Sometimes it's just water. Worth checking.
M：沒錯，而且如果房源上寫說「包含水電」，一定要問清楚是包含什麼？電費？瓦斯費？有時候只有水費而已，一定要確認清楚。
J: Crucial detail.
J：這是很關鍵的細節。
J: Okay. Next, "furnished." That's an adjective describing an apartment that, well, comes with furniture. Like Sophie said, "partially furnished" means some. "Fully furnished" would mean pretty much everything's there.
J：再來是 "furnished"，這是形容詞，用來描述房子有附傢俱。像 Sophie 說的 "partially furnished" 是部分附傢俱，而 "fully furnished" 就是幾乎所有傢俱都有了。
J: And if it has nothing, it's "unfurnished" or just "empty."
J：如果完全沒傢俱，那就叫 "unfurnished"，或簡單說就是空屋。
M: Right. And then "laundromat." We just talked about that. It's a noun, that place you go to do your laundry. Like, "There's a laundromat two blocks away." A good word to know if you won't have machines in your unit.
M：對，然後是 "laundromat"，就是剛剛提到的洗衣店。這是個很實用的名詞，比如說：「附近兩條街有一家洗衣店。」如果房子裡沒有洗衣機，這個詞就很重要。
J: And finding these places often starts with a "listing." That's a noun too. It's basically the ad, you know, usually online, for an apartment or house that's up for rent. You might say, "Oh, this listing just went up this morning."
J：而開始找房子通常會從看 "listing"（房源資訊）開始。這也是名詞，意思就是租屋廣告，通常會刊登在網路上。像是：「這間剛剛今天早上才刊登的喔！」
M: And connected to that, once you like a listing, you need to arrange a "viewing." That's the noun for the actual appointment to go see the place in person.
M：對，當你對某間房源有興趣時，就要預約 "viewing"，也就是看房。這是指實際到現場去看房子的行程。
J: See if it looks like the pictures.
J：看看實際情況是不是跟照片一樣。
M: Exactly. Like, "We scheduled a viewing for Saturday afternoon." It's your chance to check it out properly.
M：對，比如說：「我們約了星期六下午去看房。」這就是你可以親自確認房況的機會。
J: Okay, and let's quickly look at the sentence patterns. Alex asking, "Does it include..." and "Is there...". Super useful ways to ask about features.
J：接下來快速看一下句型。Alex 問了 "Does it include..."（有包含…嗎？）還有 "Is there..."（有…嗎？），這些是詢問設備時很實用的問法。
J: You can use them for anything. "Does it include parking?" "Is there storage space?" Simple, direct.
J：沒錯，而且可以應用在很多情境，比如說「有包含車位嗎？」「有儲藏空間嗎？」簡單又直接。
J: And when he says, "I like the layout," that's expressing a preference. "The layout" is just how the rooms are arranged. Saying you like it means you think the space flows well. A good way to give positive feedback.
J：然後當他說「我喜歡這個格局」時，就是在表達喜好。"layout" 是指房間的配置方式。你說你喜歡，就是覺得這個空間規劃得不錯，是一種正面的回饋。
J: So, okay, Sophie and Alex found a possibility. But finding it is only step one, isn’t it? The next challenge is often sorting out the agreement, the terms.
J：所以說，Sophie 和 Alex 找到一間不錯的房子，但這只是第一步而已，對吧？接下來比較麻煩的是租約的條件談定。
J: So let’s listen to Jake. Maybe he’s their friend, who knows. He’s having an important chat with his potential landlord, Mr. Lang.
J：那我們來聽聽 Jake 的情況。他可能是他們的朋友，正在跟未來的房東 Lang 先生談一些重要的事。
M: Right. Because once you decide you want a place, there’s usually this, um, important document you sign. It’s called a lease. Basically, it spells out all the rules, the rent, how long you’ll stay. It’s a contract, really.
M：對啊，因為你一旦決定要租房，通常就要簽一份很重要的文件，叫做 lease（租約）。裡面會寫清楚租金、租期還有一些規定，基本上就是一份合約。
J: A binding one.
J：是具有法律效力的合約喔。
M: Yes. And what’s interesting here is how Jake asks for changes. He doesn’t just demand things.
M：沒錯，而且有趣的是 Jake 是用一種很禮貌的方式提出修改要求，不是直接要求。
J: Good point. Let’s hear Jake and Mr. Lang.
J：講得好，我們來聽 Jake 和 Lang 先生的對話。
Negotiating Lease Terms
討論租約條件
Jake is speaking with his future landlord, Mr. Lang.
J = Jake, L = Mr. Lang
J: Hi, Mr. Lang. I reviewed the lease, and I have a few questions.
嗨 Lang 先生，我看了租約，有幾個問題想問。
L: Sure, go ahead.
當然，請問。
J: It says “no pets.” Would you consider allowing a small dog?
上面寫「禁止養寵物」，您能接受小型狗嗎？
L: I usually don’t, but if it’s well-trained and quiet, I’ll make an exception.
我通常不行，但如果牠乖又安靜，我可以破例。
J: Great! Also, could we change the lease to 10 months instead of 12?
太好了！那我能把租期從 12 個月改成 10 個月嗎？
L: That’s doable, but the security deposit would increase slightly.
可以，不過押金可能會提高一點。
J: Understood. I’ll talk to my roommate and get back to you.
了解，我會跟室友討論後再回覆您。
J: Okay, another really useful exchange there. Jake starts with, "I reviewed the lease." Saying you "reviewed" something means you read it carefully, you thought about it. Super important for any contract, especially a lease. Then he uses that polite phrase, "Would you consider allowing...".
J:這段對話也非常實用。Jake 一開始說「我已經看過租約了」，"reviewed" 表示你有仔細看過內容，對於任何合約，尤其是租約都很重要。然後他用了一句很有禮貌的說法：「Would you consider allowing…（您願意考慮讓我…嗎？）」
J: See how it’s "would you consider" plus the "-ing" verb, "allowing."
J:你看，他用的是 "Would you consider" 加動名詞 "allowing"（允許），語氣聽起來很客氣。
J: It’s just a softer, more respectful way to ask for something than saying, "Can I have a dog?"
J:這樣的問法比直接問「我可以養狗嗎？」還要委婉、尊重。
M: It really is, much better for negotiation. And Mr. Lang’s reply, "I’ll make an exception," that’s key. It means he’s willing to bend his usual rule just this once.
M:真的，對談判來說效果更好。而房東說「我可以破例一次」，這就是關鍵，表示他願意在這次情況下放寬原本的規定。
M:It shows some landlords might be flexible, you know, especially if you ask nicely and show you understand their side. Like, mentioning the dog is "well-trained and quiet."
M:有些房東是有彈性的，尤其當你很有禮貌地溝通，讓對方知道你有站在他立場想。比如說提到狗是「訓練有素又安靜」的。
📚 Vocabulary（單字整理）
J: Okay, so let’s break down the vocabulary here.
J:好，我們來整理一下這段對話中的重要單字。
M: Okay, first, "lease." We mentioned it, it’s the noun for that rental contract. It outlines all the terms. Like, "We signed a one-year lease last week." Always, always read it carefully before signing.
M:第一個是 "lease"（租約），我們剛剛提到過，這是租屋合約的意思，會列出所有條款。比如：「我們上週簽了一年期的租約。」簽之前一定要看清楚。
J: Definitely. Then there’s "landlord," noun. That’s the owner, the person or company you rent from. They’re your main contact for rent, repairs, things like that. Example, "Our landlord is very responsive to repairs." Hopefully.
J:然後是 "landlord"（房東），名詞，意思是房子的擁有者，或是出租的人或公司。租金、維修之類的事情都是找他。例句：「我們房東修東西都很快。」希望啦～
M: Hopefully. Next, "deposit," noun. Usually, this refers to the security deposit. It’s money you pay up front, maybe one or two months’ rent. The landlord holds on to it in case you, uh, damage the place or skip out on rent.
M:希望囉～接下來是 "deposit"（押金），通常指的是「保證金」。你搬進去前要先付的，通常是一到兩個月的房租，用來擔保你不會損壞房子或跳票。
J: And you usually get it back if you leave the place in good shape.
J:如果你搬走時房子保持良好，這筆押金通常會退還。
J: Okay. And "exception," that noun we heard Mr. Lang use. It’s when a rule isn’t followed for a specific, special reason. "He made an exception and allowed pets this time." It means bending the rules for one case.
J:然後是 "exception"（例外），就是剛剛 Lang 先生說的。他破例讓房客養寵物，表示在特定情況下不照規矩來。
M: And the extra vocabulary word here was "well-trained," an adjective that describes an animal, usually, that behaves properly. Landlords definitely prefer a well-trained dog.
M:還有一個額外的單字是 "well-trained"（訓練有素的），通常是形容動物乖巧聽話。房東們當然會比較喜歡這種寵物。
📘 實用句型回顧：
J: Now, let’s look at those practical phrases again. Jake used, "Would you consider..." That’s great for polite requests.
J:現在回顧一下剛剛那些實用句型。Jake 說的 "Would you consider..." 是一個很棒的有禮請求用法。
J: Mr. Lang’s "That’s doable" is a fantastic, slightly informal way to say, "Yes, that’s possible." It shows flexibility, but maybe isn’t a final "yes" yet.
J:而房東說 "That’s doable"（這可以談），是一種比較輕鬆又正面的回應方式，意思是「這有可能辦到」，但還不是完全答應喔。
M: Exactly. It keeps the door open.
M:沒錯，這樣說法保留了後續空間。
J: And Jake ending with, "I’ll talk to my roommate and get back to you." That’s perfect. "Get back to you" just means, "I’ll contact you again later." A polite way to pause the decision and show you’ll follow up.
J: 然後 Jake 最後說「我會和室友討論後再回覆您」，這句 "get back to you" 是很有禮貌的方式，表示「我之後會再跟您聯絡」。
M: Very common, very useful phrase.
M:非常常見，也很實用。
J: So, wow, we’ve covered quite a bit today. We looked at words like rent, furnished, laundromat, and listing, all really essential when you’re first searching. And then lease, landlord, deposit, and exception for when you’re, you know, getting down to the agreement details.
J:哇，我們今天講了很多耶。像是租金、附傢俱、洗衣店、房源這些找房用詞，還有像租約、房東、押金、例外這些談條件時會用到的詞彙。
M: Just knowing these words can make you feel so much more confident when you’re dealing with renting an apartment in English.
M:光是熟悉這些單字，就能讓你用英文處理租屋時更有信心。
J: That’s really the point, isn’t it? These aren’t just abstract vocabulary words, they’re tools for real life. So, we really hope you’ll, maybe, try using them, think about your own place, or listen for them if you overhear conversations. Even just practicing these simple words, understanding how they’re used, it builds confidence.
J:對啊，這些詞不只是字典裡的單字，而是生活上的工具。希望大家可以試著用用看，或是聽聽別人在講房子的時候有沒有出現這些詞。只要練習，理解這些詞的用法，你就會越來越有信心。
M: Yeah. And remember, renting involves more than just finding the place and signing. You might need to talk about repairs later, or moving out, lots of other conversations too. That’s a great point. Every little bit of practice really does help you feel more comfortable using English out there in the real world.
M:沒錯，而且租房不只是在找房子和簽約，之後可能還會談到維修、退租等等，這些都需要溝通。這真的是重點，每一點小練習都能讓你在現實中用英文時更自在。
J: So, thank you so much for joining us on MJ English today. Keep practicing, keep learning, and we’ll catch you next time.
J:感謝你今天收聽 MJ English。持續練習，繼續學習，我們下次見囉！