Home Upkeep: English lessons
Rahul keeps his rented home running — negotiating with his landlord, booking repairs, hiring domestic help, working out a laundry routine with his roommate, and airing out a room that's started to smell musty.
Story stage: 23-28 years · 5 lessons
Lessons in this module
Talking to a Landlord20 words · 20 phrases · quizRahul notices water leaking from the bathroom ceiling of his rented flat, so he calls his landlord to report the issue aBooking a Repair Service20 words · 20 phrases · quizRahul's washing machine has stopped working, so he calls a repair technician to describe the problem and book a convenieDoing Laundry20 words · 20 phrases · quizRahul and his roommate work out a laundry routine after ruining a shirt by mixing colours in the wash.Hiring Domestic Help15 words · 16 phrases · quizTired of managing cooking and cleaning alone after work, Rahul contacts a local agency to hire a part-time cook and discThe Room Starts to Smell20 words · 20 phrases · quizRahul notices his room has started to smell musty from closed windows and a pile of unwashed clothes.
Learn more in the app
Follow Rahul's whole story and practise with audio in Day to Day English.