A flat

The flat’s on the ground floor, in a small building. It’s got a nice garden…

1. A phone conversation.

Watch the video. What is the caller phoning about?

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The caller’s phoning about a flat.

2. Describing a flat.

Read three advertisements for flats. Which flat is the person in the video phoning about? Watch the video again if necessary.

3. Watch for details.

Watch the video again and choose the correct options to complete the sentences.

4. Asking for information about a flat.

Match the questions to the answers.

5. Questions.

Type words into the boxes to complete the conversation.

6. Speaking practice.

Now watch and read the conversation again. After each of the caller's questions, pause (pause) the video player and answer the question. Use the prompts to help you. Then play (play) the video again to hear the flat owner's response and continue.

Phil: Hello. Phil Thomas speaking.
Caller: Oh, hello, Mr Thomas. I'm phoning about the flat.
Phil: Oh yeah, good. What would you like to know?
Caller: Well, could you tell me about it? pause
Phil: Yes / ground floor / small building / nice garden / terrace.
Caller: And what about the flat itself? What's it like? pause
Phil: Lovely flat / light and sunny / kitchen / living room / study...
Caller: How many bedrooms are there? pause
Phil: Two / but / another room / use / bedroom.
Caller: What's the flat got in it? pause
Phil: Sofa / chairs / living room / fridge / washing machine.
Caller: Right. Where is the flat? pause
Phil: Goodison / shops / close / 15 minutes / city centre.
Caller: Right. When can I come and see it? pause
Phil: Tomorrow / afternoon / good.
Caller: What time would be best for you?
Phil: 5:00?
Caller: Fine. Shall I meet you there? pause
Phil: Great / tomorrow.
Caller: Yeah, see you. Bye.