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B1Renting an Apartment

How to Use 'Move In' When Renting an Apartment

Phrasal Verb: move in |Grammar: Future with Will

Objective

Students will learn how to use the phrasal verb 'move in' in the context of renting an apartment, using the future tense with 'will' to talk about their plans.

Article

When you rent an apartment, you will need to know when you can move in. Moving in means you will start living in your new home. Usually, you will sign a contract before you move in. After that, you will pack your things and get ready to move in on the agreed date. For example, if you will move in next month, you should arrange with the landlord to get the keys. You will also need to clean the apartment before you move in if it is not already clean. Many people will hire a moving company to help them move in because it can be heavy work. Once you move in, you will set up your furniture and start making the apartment your own. Remember, you will feel more comfortable once you move in and settle down.

Grammar Explanation

Meaning

The phrasal verb 'move in' means to begin living in a new home or apartment.

Grammar Note

We use 'will' plus the base form of the verb to talk about future actions or plans. For example, 'I will move in next week' means the action will happen in the future.

Usage Tips

  • Use 'will' to express decisions or plans about moving in.
  • Remember 'move in' is separated; 'move' is the verb and 'in' is the particle.
  • Use 'move in' mainly when talking about starting to live somewhere new.

Examples

I will move in to my new apartment next Monday.

Talking about future plans to start living somewhere

They will move in after they finish painting the walls.

Future action after preparation

She will move in with her friends this weekend.

Talking about living arrangements in the near future

We will move in as soon as the contract is signed.

Condition for starting to live somewhere

He will help us move in by carrying the boxes.

Offering help for the moving process

Dialogue

Context: A tenant talks to the landlord about the date they will start living in the apartment.

A:
Hello, I wanted to ask when I can move in to the apartment?
B:
You will be able to move in from the 1st of July.
A:
Great! I will move in on that day then.
B:
I will leave the keys with the building manager for you.
A:
Thank you! I will also contact the moving company this week.
B:
Perfect. Let me know if you will need any more help.

Vocabulary

Tenancy
The period or agreement during which you rent a property.
Example: My tenancy will start next month.
Synonym: Lease
Landlord
A person who owns a property and rents it to others.
Example: The landlord will give you the keys when you move in.
Synonym: Owner
Contract
A legal document outlining the rental agreement.
Example: You must sign the contract before you move in.
Synonym: Agreement
Deposit
Money paid in advance to cover potential damages.
Example: You will pay a deposit before you move in.
Synonym: Security payment
Utilities
Services such as water, electricity, and gas.
Example: You will arrange utilities when you move in.
Synonym: Services
Furnish
To provide furniture for a home.
Example: The apartment will be furnished when you move in.
Synonym: Equip
Inspection
A check of the apartment's condition before moving in.
Example: The landlord will do an inspection before you move in.
Synonym: Check
Notice
A written statement to inform about leaving or other changes.
Example: You must give notice before moving out.
Synonym: Warning
Neighbourhood
The area around your apartment.
Example: You will get to know the neighbourhood after you move in.
Synonym: Community
Moving company
A business that helps transport belongings to a new home.
Example: We will hire a moving company to help us move in.
Synonym: Removal service

Tips

  • Always confirm your move-in date with your landlord in writing.
  • Use 'will' to make polite promises or offers about moving in.
  • Don’t confuse 'move in' with 'move out'; they mean opposite actions.

Summary

In this lesson, you learned that 'move in' means to start living in a new place. You practiced using 'will' to talk about future plans related to moving in. Now you can confidently discuss when you will move into your new apartment.

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