IELTS Accommodation Vocabulary : Useful words in IELTS Speaking
Renting
Landlord / Landlady: The person who owns the property and rents it out.
The owner of the property: The individual who has legal ownership of a building or land.
Tenant: A person who rents a property from a landlord.
Renter: A person who rents a dwelling or a room.
Roomer: A person who rents a room in a house.
Lodger: A person who lodges, especially one who pays rent for a room in another's home.
Lease: A legal document outlining the terms of a rental agreement.
Sign the contract: The act of formally agreeing to the terms of a rental agreement.
Cost: The amount of money required to rent a property.
Rent: A payment made by a tenant to a landlord in exchange for occupying a rented property.
Per month: A time frame for rental payments, indicating the cost is due each month.
On monthly basis: Referring to something that occurs every month.
Security: Money paid in advance by a tenant to a landlord to secure the property.
Deposit: A sum of money paid by a tenant to a landlord, which is returned at the end of the tenancy if the property is in good condition.
Utility bill: A bill for utilities such as water, electricity, or gas.
Water bill: A bill for the water supply to a property.
Electricity bill: A bill for the use of electricity.
Telephone bill: A bill for telephone services.
Gas bill: A bill for the supply of gas.
Insurance: A contract by which a company provides a guarantee of compensation for a specified loss.
Surroundings
Avenue: A wide street, often with trees.
Boulevard: A broad road, typically one lined with trees.
Shared social area: A space that is shared by members of a community for social interaction.
Attractive neighborhood: An appealing area where people live.
Facility: A building or piece of equipment provided for a specific purpose.
Laundry: A place where clothes are washed.
Snack bar: A place that serves snacks.
Candy bar: A shop or counter selling sweets.
Gym / Keep-fit studio / Stadium: A place equipped for physical exercise or sports.
Police station: A building from which police officers work.
First aid center: A place where emergency medical treatment is given.
Telephone box / Telephone booth: A small, enclosed public telephone.
Accommodation
Hall of residence: A building containing living quarters for students or staff.
Residence hall: A dormitory in a school or college.
Roommate: A person with whom one shares a room or living quarters.
Transportation
Public transportation: Vehicles available for use by the public, such as buses, trains, or subways.
Subway / Metro / Underground: An underground railway system in a city.
Taxi / Cab: A hired vehicle for transporting passengers.
Tram: A rail vehicle that runs on tracks in urban streets.
Private transportation: Personal vehicles or means of transport.
Automobile / Car / Vehicle: A road vehicle, typically with four wheels, powered by an internal combustion engine.
Motorcycle: A motor vehicle with two wheels.
Bicycle: A vehicle composed of two wheels held in a frame one behind the other, propelled by pedaling.
Facilities
Furniture: Movable articles, such as chairs, tables, or cabinets, required for use, storage, or ornamentation in a house or office.
Unfurnished: Not equipped with furniture or other necessary articles.
Living room television: A television set located in the living room area.
Cable TV: A television service delivered via cable.
Satellite TV: Television signals received from a satellite.
Closed circuit TV: A television system in which signals are sent over a closed circuit.
Air conditioner / Air conditioning: A device used to cool or warm a room.
Others
Advertisement: A notice or announcement promoting a product, service, or event.
Publicity: The attention given to a person, organization, or thing by the media.
Website / Internet: A collection of related web pages containing information, images, and other digital assets.
