与国内不同，很多国外高校是不提供住宿的，尽管房子也许是租来的，但生活不是，但如果连租房都不会，在异国他乡又何谈生活呢？所以，去国外留学的第一件事就是给自己找一个舒适的小窝，住得舒服，才能全身心投入学习嘛。
人在国外飘
找房租房也是个问题
不管你是出国旅游还是出外游学
“住”这个问题都是要解决的
今天就是为了帮你在国外
租到你想要的房子
了解房屋类型
联系预约房东
可以先咨询一些问题，确认是否还有空房，房子的户型、具体地址和你预期的是否一致。（避免你白跑一趟）
这时，你可以这样说：
1.I saw your advertisement of a apartment to rent and I’m very interested.
2. Do you have any apartments for rent right now?
请问还有房子可以出租吗？
3. What kind of apartment do you have?
你们有什么样的公寓呢？
4. When would it be convenient for me to view the room please?
请问我什么时候去看房比较方便呢？
5. So that’s Wednesday evening at 6 p.m? I look forward to meeting you.
那么就在周三晚上6点吧？很期待见到你。
去看房子
各种水电费、公共设施之类的问题都要问清楚。
1. Does the rent include the costs for water and heating?
请问房租包括水费和天然气费吗？
关于公共设施：
关于房子大小/价格：
1. How many square feet is this studio?这套房子有多少平方英尺？
2. What's the rent on that? How much is the deposit?
租金是多少？押金又是多少？
关于其他规定：
我什么时候可以搬进来？
房租签约
在国外租房的时候一定要签订正式的租约(lease)或住房合同(housing contract)，有时候也称为“租房协议”(rental agreement)
其中租房合同里应注意：
Monthly rent 月租金
Move-Out Notice 搬出通知
Security Deposit 保证金
Grace Period 宽限期
正常情况下，你必须按时全额交纳房租。否则，你就可能需要交滞纳金(late fee)
后续问题
1. The air conditioner/washing machine/ isn’t working.
空调（洗衣机）坏了！
2. Could you organize for it to be repaired please?
3. I’m sorry but I have to complain about that neighbor.
不好意思，我不得不投诉那家邻居。
4. They leave their garbage in the hallway which leaves an unpleasant smell and attracts rats.
他们把垃圾堆在走廊里，味道很难闻，还把老鼠都招来了。
semi-detached house 一栋房子从中间隔开，成为两户人家，花园也用篱笆隔开
detached house 一栋独立房子一家拥有
terraced houses 一排连接起来的房子，有些像公寓，在伦敦多见
fence 篱笆
gate 前花园篱笆上的门
front door 房子前门
roof 屋顶
garage 车库
drive 车库通向马路的空地
flats 公寓
block of flats 楼房
ground floor 第一层
first floor 第二层
lift 电梯
stairs 楼梯
steps 楼外的台阶
balcony 阳台
租房子时常用的英语表达
The location is easily accessible.
交通便利。
It's near a bus stop.
挨着公车站。
Only five minutes' walk to my school.
离我学校走路只需5分钟。
What's the condition of the house?
房子的条件怎么样?
A one-bedroom apartment has one bedroom, a living room, a dining room, a kitchen and a bathroom.
一居室的公寓有一间卧室、一个客厅、一个饭厅、一个厨房和一个浴室。
Is that apartment furnished?
那栋房子里面有家具吗?
What's the rent?
房租多少?
I cannot afford the rent.
我付不起租金。
Are utilities included?
房租包括水电暖气费吗？
I'm looking for an apartment.
我想租一套公寓。
I'd like an apartment with two bedrooms and one bath.
我想要两居室带洗澡间的。
Do you still have a one bedroom apartment for rent?
你们还有单间卧室出租吗?
I'm looking for an apartment.
我想租一套公寓。
Do you still have a one bedroom apartment for rent?
你们还有单间卧室出租吗?
The room is large and bright. The two windows open on to a small garden.
房间又宽敞、又明亮。打开落地窗便是小花园。
It has all the furniture necessary for daily use.
日常用的家具都有。
The unit is centrally air-conditioned.
这个单元安装了中央空调。
What about the surrounding area?
周围环境怎么样?
Very quiet and safe. And it's got a lot of trees and plants.
很安静，治安很好，而且绿化也很棒。
It's convenient to go to work and to go shopping.
工作和购物也很方便。
What price range were u interested in?
你感兴趣的价格区间是？
Did u have a specific location in mind?