Student Page — Checking Into Accommodation

🎯 Progress Step 1 of 12

You arrive at the house

Step 1 of 12

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Dave opens the door...

Listen carefully to your teacher!

Now it's your turn!

💡 Hint

Greet Dave and tell him who you are.
Tell him you have a booking for a room.

💡 Starter

Start with: "Hello? Excuse me... I am..."

👩 Kim — Your Answer

"Hello? Excuse me...
I am Kim. I book a room here?"

Dave asks your full name

Step 2 of 12

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Dave is speaking...

Listen carefully to your teacher!

Now it's your turn!

💡 Hint

Say your full name clearly.
Spell your family name letter by letter — it is difficult for Australians!
Also tell Dave when you start work.

💡 Starter

Start with: "Yes, my name is..."

👩 Kim — Your Answer

"Yes, my name is Kim Huynh.
H — U — Y — N — H.
I start work at the meatworks on Monday."

Dave welcomes you inside

Step 3 of 12

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Dave is speaking...

Listen carefully to your teacher!

Now it's your turn!

💡 Hint

Say thank you to Dave.
Ask if you can see your room — use polite English!

💡 Starter

Use polite language: "Can I please...?"

👩 Kim — Your Answer

"Thank you, Dave.
Can I please see my room?"

Dave shows you the room & bathroom

Step 4 of 12

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Dave is speaking...

Listen carefully to your teacher!

Now it's your turn!

💡 Hint

Dave told you the bathroom is shared.
Ask him how many people share the bathroom.
Also ask what time you can use it in the morning.

💡 Starter

Try: "How many people...?" and "What time can I...?"

👩 Kim — Your Answer

"How many people share the bathroom?
And what time can I use it in the morning?
I start work very early."

Dave explains the bathroom rules

Step 5 of 12

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Dave is speaking...

Listen carefully to your teacher!

Now it's your turn!

💡 Hint

Ask Dave about the washing machine.
Is there one you can use?
Where is it? How much does it cost?

💡 Starter

Try: "Is there a washing machine...?"

👩 Kim — Your Answer

"Is there a washing machine I can use?
Where is it? And is it free?"

Dave explains the laundry

Step 6 of 12

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Dave is speaking...

Listen carefully to your teacher!

Now it's your turn!

💡 Hint

Ask Dave about the kitchen.
Can you cook your own food?
Can you keep food in the fridge?
Is the kitchen shared?

💡 Starter

Try: "Can I use the kitchen...?" and "Is there a fridge...?"

👩 Kim — Your Answer

"Can I use the kitchen to cook?
Is there a fridge I can use?
I like to cook Vietnamese food."

Dave explains the kitchen rules

Step 7 of 12

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Dave is speaking...

Listen carefully to your teacher!

Now it's your turn!

💡 Hint

Ask Dave about the Wi-Fi internet.
Is there Wi-Fi in the house?
What is the password?
You need to call your family in Vietnam!

💡 Starter

Try: "Is there Wi-Fi...?" and "What is the password...?"

👩 Kim — Your Answer

"Is there Wi-Fi in the house?
What is the password please?
I need to call my family in Vietnam."

Dave gives you the Wi-Fi password

Step 8 of 12

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Dave is speaking...

Listen carefully to your teacher!

Now it's your turn!

💡 Hint

Ask Dave about rubbish — where do you put it?
Ask about cleaning — who cleans the shared areas?
Is there a cleaning schedule?

💡 Starter

Try: "Where do I put the rubbish?" and "Who cleans...?"

👩 Kim — Your Answer

"Where do I put the rubbish?
And who cleans the kitchen and bathroom?
Is there a cleaning schedule?"

Dave explains the cleaning roster

Step 9 of 12

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Dave is speaking...

Listen carefully to your teacher!

Now it's your turn!

💡 Hint

Ask what time you must be quiet at night.
Tell him you start work very early in the morning — 5am!
Ask if it is okay to leave early without making noise.

💡 Starter

Try: "What time must I be quiet...?"

👩 Kim — Your Answer

"What time must I be quiet at night?
My work starts at 5am every morning.
Is it okay if I leave early and try not to make noise?"

Dave explains quiet time rules

Step 10 of 12

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Dave is speaking...

Listen carefully to your teacher!

Now it's your turn!

💡 Hint

Ask Dave about paying rent.
How much is it per week?
When do you pay — every week or every fortnight?
How do you pay — cash or bank transfer?

💡 Starter

Try: "How much is the rent...?" and "How do I pay...?"

👩 Kim — Your Answer

"How much is the rent per week?
When do I pay — every week or every two weeks?
And how do I pay — cash or bank transfer?"

Dave explains the rent and payment

Step 11 of 12

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Dave is speaking...

Listen carefully to your teacher!

Now it's your turn!

💡 Hint

Ask Dave — what if something breaks in your room?
Who do you call if there is a problem at night or on weekends?
Ask for his phone number.

💡 Starter

Try: "What do I do if there is a problem...?" and "Can I have your phone number?"

👩 Kim — Your Answer

"What do I do if something breaks in my room?
Who do I call if there is a problem at night?
Can I please have your phone number?"

Dave gives you his number 🎉

Step 12 of 12 — Final Step!

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Dave is speaking...

Last one! Listen carefully!

Your final answer!

💡 Hint

This is your last thing to say!
Tell Dave you understand everything.
Say thank you for showing you around.
Tell him you are happy to live here.
Say you are looking forward to starting work!

💡 Starter

Start with: "I understand everything. Thank you so much..."

👩 Kim — Your Answer

"I understand everything. Thank you so much, Dave.
You are very kind. I am very happy to live here.
I am excited to start work on Monday.
I will be a good tenant — I promise!"

🌟

Outstanding, Kim!

You completed all 12 steps!
You had a full conversation with your Australian landlord.
You asked about the room, bathroom, kitchen, Wi-Fi, rent and more!

Excellent English! 💪🇦🇺

🔥 Challenge:

Try again using zero hints! Can you remember all 12 answers?

🔄 Try Again 📝 Vocabulary

🇻🇳 Tiếng Việt	🇦🇺 English
Tôi đã đặt phòng	I booked a room
Tôi có thể xem phòng không?	Can I see my room?
Phòng tắm dùng chung	Shared bathroom
Máy giặt ở đâu?	Where is the washing machine?
Tôi có thể dùng bếp không?	Can I use the kitchen?
Có Wi-Fi không?	Is there Wi-Fi?
Mật khẩu Wi-Fi là gì?	What is the Wi-Fi password?
Tiền thuê nhà là bao nhiêu?	How much is the rent?
Tôi trả tiền bằng cách nào?	How do I pay?
Giờ giới nghiêm là mấy giờ?	What time is quiet time?
Rác để ở đâu?	Where do I put the rubbish?
Nếu có sự cố thì sao?	What if there is a problem?
Cảm ơn rất nhiều	Thank you very much
Tôi rất vui khi ở đây	I am very happy to stay here