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Learn to Speak Spanish 60

Renting and the Landlord

Cover of Lesson 1504 Asking If the Place Is Still AvailableLearn to Speak Spanish Lesson 1504Asking If the Place Is Still AvailableHe calls about an apartment ad in the colonia Centro. Todavía está disponible. A two person spanish conversation with the landlady. Learn to speak Spanish.18 cardsCover of Lesson 1505 Asking the Monthly RentLearn to Speak Spanish Lesson 1505Asking the Monthly RentHe asks what the rent runs each month. Son ocho mil pesos mensuales. A two person spanish conversation on rent and separate utilities. Learn to speak Spanish.17 cardsCover of Lesson 1506 What Does the Rent IncludeLearn to Speak Spanish Lesson 1506What Does the Rent IncludeHe asks what comes included in the rent. El agua sí va incluida. A two person spanish conversation about internet gas and water. Learn to speak Spanish.16 cardsCover of Lesson 1507 Setting Up a ViewingLearn to Speak Spanish Lesson 1507Setting Up a ViewingHe sets a Saturday time to see the apartment. A las once me queda perfecto. A two person spanish conversation for booking the viewing. Learn to speak Spanish.16 cardsCover of Lesson 1508 The Walk Through of the ApartmentLearn to Speak Spanish Lesson 1508The Walk Through of the ApartmentThe landlady shows the sala and the kitchen stove. Esa ventana da al oriente. A two person spanish conversation during the walk through. Learn to speak Spanish.19 cardsCover of Lesson 1509 Asking About the NeighborhoodLearn to Speak Spanish Lesson 1509Asking About the NeighborhoodHe asks if the colonia stays calm at night. Aquí pura gente conocida. A two person spanish conversation for sizing up the neighborhood. Learn to speak Spanish.16 cardsCover of Lesson 1510 Asking About the DepositLearn to Speak Spanish Lesson 1510Asking About the DepositHe asks how much deposit the landlady wants. Un mes de depósito. A two person spanish conversation on what the money covers. Learn to speak Spanish.16 cardsCover of Lesson 1511 The Aval and Fiador ProblemLearn to Speak Spanish Lesson 1511The Aval and Fiador ProblemA foreigner hits the guarantor wall when renting. No tengo aval mexicano. A two person spanish conversation about finding another way. Learn to speak Spanish.16 cardsCover of Lesson 1512 Offering to Pay a Year Up FrontLearn to Speak Spanish Lesson 1512Offering to Pay a Year Up FrontHe has no guarantor so he offers months up front. Le puedo soltar seis meses de golpe. A two person spanish conversation about rent. Learn to speak Spanish.16 cardsCover of Lesson 1513 Asking About the Poliza JuridicaLearn to Speak Spanish Lesson 1513Asking About the Poliza JuridicaHe asks if a póliza jurídica can replace the guarantor. Esa póliza la acepto. A two person spanish conversation about renting. Learn to speak Spanish.16 cardsCover of Lesson 1514 Proving His IncomeLearn to Speak Spanish Lesson 1514Proving His IncomeA renter with no pay stubs proves he can pay. Le puedo enseñar mis estados de cuenta del banco. A two person spanish conversation. Learn to speak Spanish.16 cardsCover of Lesson 1515 Negotiating the Rent DownLearn to Speak Spanish Lesson 1515Negotiating the Rent DownHaggling the rent down with a Mexican landlord. Si me lo deja en siete mil firmamos hoy. A two person spanish conversation. Learn to speak Spanish.16 cards

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