What do they do with the Chicago River on St. Patrick's Day?
Where was St. Patrick from?
Why did St. Patrick live in Ireland?
How did churches start in Ireland?
Why do we celebrate on March 17?
Renting a home:
Things to Check BEFORE You Sign a Lease or Pay Rent:
Check the light switches
Check the electrical outlets
Check the water in sinks and tubs
Check the toilet
Check the heat and air-conditioning
Check for leaking pipes
Check for water spots on the ceiling
Check the locks on doors and windows
Check the appliances
Questions to ask the Landlord:
How much is the rent?
Are utilities included?
How much is the deposit?
Can I get my deposit back when I leave?
How long is the lease?
Where can I park?
Can I have pets?
Is there a laundry room?
Who do I call for repairs? What is the telephone number?
Once you are in the home, you may need repairs:
Dialogue and Role-playing Exercise
*Students should pretend they are talking on the telephone.
Always keep a record when you make a maintenance call (date & name of person with whom you spoke)
Landlord: Hello, Eastern Reality Company. This is (name).
Tenant: Hello, This is (________) in Apartment 223, Doctors’ Drive.
Landlord: Yes?
Tenant: I want to report a (adjective) (noun).
OR I want to report that my (noun) is (adjective).
Landlord: We will send somebody out to fix it.
Tenant: Thank you!
Student A: Good-bye
Student B: Good-bye
If calling doesn’t work, you need to write a complaint. Write a letter to complain about a problem.
Write a Letter Explaining the Problem
March 17, 2015
Dear ________ Company,
I live in apartment 23 Garner Drive. My (noun) is not working. Please send someone to fix it. My telephone number is 555-1234.
Thank you,
Kelly O'Malley
Write a letter when calling doesn't work
April 20, 2015
Dear _________ Company,
I live in apartment 23 Doctors’ Drive. My _____________ (problem--still). I called you on ____________ (date), but no one came. Please send someone to fix it. My telephone number is 555-1234.
Thank you,
Roberto Smith
Possible problems:
still+has
My home still has mice.
My refrigerator still doesn't work.
My furnace is still broken.
My shower is still leaking.