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I need your help.
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I went to my first rental inspection last Saturday.
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There were 30 people there.
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30?
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I submitted my application.
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I had all my documents.
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I had my ID, my payslips, my reference letter.
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And I still didn't get it.
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Welcome to renting in Australia.
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It is brutal out there.
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It really is.
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And if you've ever tried to rent in Australia, or you're about to, you already know the rental market is incredibly competitive.
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But here's the thing.
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Half the battle is knowing the right language.
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Knowing what to say, what to ask, what to look for.
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And that is exactly what we're teaching you today.
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Because I genuinely did not understand half of what the agent said to me.
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And I've been speaking English my whole life.
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Australian Rental English is its own dialect.
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Stick with us.
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By the end of this episode, you will know every word, every phrase, everything you need to rent in Australia with confidence.
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And we are going to tell you about one document, one single piece of paper, that could save you thousands of dollars.
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We'll get to that in segment three.
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Don't go anywhere.
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Hi everyone.
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I'm Liz and welcome to Learn Australian English.
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the podcast where we teach you the real, everyday English that Australians actually speak.
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And I'm Jack.
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And today's topic is very close to my heart right now.
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Renting in Australia.
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We're going to cover everything.
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How to find a property, the money you need up front, your rights as a tenant, how to talk to your landlord,
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and the vocabulary and phrases you need at every single step.
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And throughout the episode, we're going to give you real phrases to practice.
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So stay with us all the way to the end.
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There is a lot to learn, and all of it is genuinely useful.
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I wish I'd had this episode six weeks ago.
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You and a million other people.
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Let's get into it.
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OK.
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Step 1.
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Finding a place to rent.
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In Australia, most rental properties are listed on websites like realestate.com.au or domain.com.au.
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You search by suburb, by price, by number of bedrooms.
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And when you find something you like, you register for an inspection.
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And an inspection, for anyone who doesn't know, is an open viewing of the property.
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You turn up at a scheduled time, usually a Saturday morning, along with many other people.
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And you walk through the home to decide if you want to apply.
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The person running the inspection is the property manager, also called the agent, or sometimes the real estate agent.
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They work for the landlord.
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The landlord is the owner of the property, the person who is renting it out.
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And the agent has enormous power.
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They review all the applications and recommend who gets the property.
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So, be polite, be friendly, introduce yourself.
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It genuinely makes a difference.
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A useful phrase to say to the agent at an inspection is, Hi, I'm really interested in this property.
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Is there anything specific you'd recommend including in the application?
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This shows initiative.
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Agents love it.
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Now practice that.
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Repeat after me.
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Hi, I'm really interested in this property.
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Is there anything specific you'd recommend including in the application?
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After the inspection, if you want the property, you submit an application.
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This is a formal document, usually filled out online, where you provide your personal details, employment information and references.
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A reference in Australian renting is a person who can confirm that you are a reliable tenant and a good person.
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You'll typically need a rental reference from a previous landlord and an employment reference from a boss or colleague.
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If you've never rented in Australia before, Explain in your application that you are new to Australia.
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Agents understand this.
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And if your application is successful, congratulations, you will be asked to sign a lease.
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A lease is the legal rental contract between you and the landlord.
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It sets out how long you'll rent the property, usually 6 or 12 months, how much rent you'll pay and the rules of living there.
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OK, now we get to the part that shocks almost everyone who is new to Australia.
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The upfront costs of renting.
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Liz, how much are we talking?
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A lot more than most people expect.
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And I want everyone watching to hear this clearly.
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Because not knowing this information can leave you completely unprepared.
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The first big cost is the bond.
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A bond is a security deposit.
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a sum of money you pay before you move in.
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In most Australian states, the bond is equivalent to four weeks of rent.
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So if your rent is $1,000 a week, your bond is $4,000.
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And here is the really important thing about the bond.
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In Australia, it is not held by the landlord.
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It is lodged with a government body.
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The government holds your money, not your landlord.
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Which means, at the end of your tenancy, your tenancy just means the period of time you are renting.
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You apply to get your bond back.
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If the property is in good condition and you have no outstanding rent, you should receive the full amount.
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But the landlord can make a bond claim against you.
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A bond claim means the landlord is requesting to keep some or all of your bond.
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For example, if there is damage to the property, or if you owe unpaid rent.
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On top of the bond, you also pay rent in advance.
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This is typically two weeks of rent paid up front before you move in.
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So the maths is, four weeks bond plus two weeks rent in advance.
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That is six weeks of rent before you even get the keys.
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I did not know this. At all.
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I had to borrow money from my cousin.
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Which is why we are telling you now.
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Budget for six weeks of rent up front.
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Always.
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What about bills?
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In Australia, rent usually does not include utilities, electricity, gas and internet.
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These are paid separately by the tenant.
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Always check your lease.
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It will specify what is and is not included.
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A phrase you'll hear often is, bills not included, or plus outgoings.
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Outgoings means the additional costs on top of rent.
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A great phrase to ask the agent is, could you please clarify which utilities are included in the rent and which ones I'll need to set up separately?
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Practice that now.
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Repeat after me.
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Could you please clarify which utilities are included in the rent and which ones I'll need to set up separately?
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Okay, this is the segment I promised you at the very start, the one document that could save you thousands of dollars.
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It is called the Condition Report.
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What is a Condition Report?
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A Condition Report is a detailed document you receive when you first move into a rental property.
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It describes the current state of every room, the walls, the floors, the appliances,
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the windows, every scratch, every mark, every imperfection.
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It is the official record of what the property looked like when you moved in.
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And why does it save you money?
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Because when you move out, your landlord will compare the condition of the property to this report.
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If there is damage that was not recorded on the condition report when you moved in, the landlord can argue that you caused it.
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And they can take money from your bond to fix it.
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So if there was already a scratch on the wall when you moved in, and it's not written in the condition report, when you leave, they might blame you for it.
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Exactly.
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So here is what you must do.
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When you receive the condition report, go through the entire property yourself.
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Check every room, every wall, every appliance, every window, every door.
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If you find something not recorded, write it in.
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Take photographs.
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Timestamp them on your phone.
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Then return the signed report within the required timeframe, usually three to five business days.
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And if something is broken when you move in, report it immediately in writing.
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The phrase to use is, I'd like to report a maintenance issue at the property.
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Could you please arrange for this to be looked at?
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Practice that now.
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I'd like to report a maintenance issue at the property.
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Could you please arrange for this to be looked at?
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As a tenant in Australia, you You have legal rights.
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Your landlord cannot enter the property whenever they want.
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They must give you proper notice.
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In most states, that is at least 24 hours written notice.
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And rent increases cannot happen without proper notice either, usually 60 days, and in many states only once every 12 months.
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If you feel your rights are being violated, contact your state's tenancy authority.
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They They are free and they exist specifically to protect you.
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Once you are living in the property, you'll also have routine inspections.
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These happen every three to six months.
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The agent visits to check the property is being looked after.
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Make sure it is clean and tidy.
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If you want to make any changes, like hanging pictures or getting a pet, you must ask permission in writing first.
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The phrase is, I'd like to request permission to keep a pet at the property.
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Please let me know if you need any further information.
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And when you're ready to leave, give your notice to vacate in writing.
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Usually 14 to 28 days.
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Leave the property in vacant possession, completely empty and clean.
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This protects your bond.
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And remember, fair wear and tear.
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Normal scuffs and fading from everyday use cannot be charged to you.
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If your landlord tries, dispute it through your tenancy authority.
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OK, let's bring it all together.
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You know that an inspection is the open viewing, the agent has the power, and your application needs strong references.
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You know the bond is four weeks up front, held by the government, plus two weeks rent Rent in advance.
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Six weeks total.
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Budget for it.
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You know to check your condition report meticulously.
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Photograph everything.
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And you know your rights.
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Proper notice before entry.
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Fair wear and tear cannot be charged.
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And your tenancy authority is there for help.
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You are now fully prepared to rent in Australia. In English.
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Confidently.
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Have you rented in Australia?
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Or are you about to start looking?
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Tell us in the comments.
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What part of renting in Australia confused you the most?
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We read every single one.
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And if this episode helped you, please subscribe.
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We post a new Australian English lesson every single week.
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Good luck with the house hunt.
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See you next time!

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phrase 名詞/ˈfɹeɪ̯z/句, 語句
inspection 名詞/ɪnˈspɛkʃən/検査
rental 名詞/ˈɹɛntəl/レンタル, 賃貸し
tenant 名詞/ˈtɛ.nənt/借り主
utility 名詞/juːˈtɪlɪti/有用, 有用性
separately 副詞/ˈsɛp.ɹət.li/別々に
tear 動詞/tɛɹ/破る, 引き裂く
submit 動詞/səbˈmɪt/提出する
segment 名詞/ˈsɛɡmɛnt/切片
photograph 名詞/ˈfoʊ.təˌɡɹæf/写真
scratch 動詞/skɹæt͡ʃ/引っ掻く
arrange 動詞/əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒ/整える, 並べる
topic 名詞/ˈtɑpɪk/話題, テーマ
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argue 動詞/ˈɑɹ.ɡju/議論する, 論ずる

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受動態 be + 過去分詞 — 誰がするかより、何が起きるかに焦点を当てるare listed · will be asked · is not held
関係詞節 who / which + 節 — 人や物について情報を加えるanyone who doesn · person who is · person who can
現在完了形 have/has + 過去分詞 — 過去の出来事が今も関係しているyou've ever tried · you've never rented · Have you rented
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