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Apartment hunting in Stockholm – HearSay

Swedish A2

Join Karl and Frida for renting an apartment in Stockholm, one short conversation at a time. Each lesson trains your ear until you can follow every word and answer back.

Lessons

Apologizing for delay and ordering drinks
Karl apologizes to Frida for arriving late at the cafe, and they check if she wants anything else to drink or eat.
Explaining why you need housing
Frida explains to Karl that she needs to find a room in Stockholm before autumn due to upcoming musical performances.
Describing commute times and housing queues
Frida talks about her four-hour commute from Dalarna and explains when she registered for the city's housing queue.
Asking about housing queue wait times
Frida learns from Karl that waiting for a public apartment in the city center typically takes up to ten years.
Discussing subletting and online searches
Karl and Frida discuss short-term subletting options and the intense demand for online rental advertisements.
Comparing rental ad responses and costs
Frida describes how hard it is to get responses to rental ads, and Karl confirms local market prices.
Stating your budget and housing needs
Frida shares her maximum monthly budget and explains that she needs a room where she can practice violin daily.
Finding an apartment through contacts
Frida expresses a need for thick walls, leading Karl to mention an apartment he owns nearby.
Asking about property usage
Frida asks Karl about his Söder apartment and how often he uses it when visiting the city.
Discussing travel frequency and host options
Karl explains his routine of visiting Stockholm once a month and mentions staying with his sister in Solna.
Evaluating alternative living arrangements
Frida and Karl discuss his sister's accommodation, and Karl reminds Frida to inspect the place first.
Asking about apartment size and features
Karl describes the apartment size, stairs, and older kitchen, all of which Frida accepts without issue.
Negotiating monthly rent terms
Karl proposes a affordable fixed monthly rent for a year because he values having a musician as a neighbor.
Scheduling a viewing time
Frida offers Karl a concert ticket to express her gratitude, and they agree on a Saturday morning meeting.

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