Stage 5 · B1–B2

Level B1–B2

Finding and renting accommodation — understand and recognise

Finding and renting accommodation: progressive explanation, topic-specific examples, guided exercises and a corrected assessment.

Duration: 25 minPrerequisites: sante-avancee-produirePass mark: 80%

1. Objective

By the end, you will identify and explain “Finding and renting accommodation” in new examples.

2. Discover

Compare: Je cherche un appartement à louer.; Quel est le loyer ?; Les charges sont-elles comprises ?; Il y a deux chambres.. Which clue helps you recognise Chercher et louer un logement ?

3. Understand

To understand “Finding and renting accommodation”, start from the examples rather than an abstract definition. Picture the scene: who is speaking, to whom, for what purpose and how formally?

Je cherche un appartement à louer.Quel est le loyer ?Les charges sont-elles comprises ?Il y a deux chambres.Quand puis-je visiter ?Le bail dure un an.Exemple à observer : un étudiant travaille à Nantes.
Watch out

In a real situation, decide your intention first: ask, explain, refuse, thank… Then adapt the phrase to the level of politeness and the person you are speaking to.

4. Guided practice

5. Independent practice

6. Write / speak

Create two personal examples with “Finding and renting accommodation”: one close to the model and one from your own day.

7. Check your learning

8. Remember

For Chercher et louer un logement , identify the context first, then the form carrying the useful information. Always check your answer in a complete sentence.

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9. Now I can…

  • I can recognise “Finding and renting accommodation” in a new example.
  • I can justify my choice and create an example.