English grammar
Notice language: to let, for rent, for sale, wanted
Understand and use the short language of property notices.
From the scene Flat to let
In short
Notices drop the little words: Flat to let, Flat for sale, Tenant wanted.
- renting out (British sign) Flat to let
- renting out (also common) two flats for rent
- selling Flat for sale
- looking for someone Tenant wanted, no pets
Your turn
Which one goes with renting out (also common)?
Options: Flat for sale · two flats for rent · Flat to let
Show answer
renting out (also common) → two flats for rent
How it works
Notices drop the little words. In Britain the classic sign is Flat to let (the owner is renting it out).
Good to know
For rent means the same, for sale means it's being sold, and wanted means someone is being looked for: Tenant wanted.
Good to know
People joke with the same style: Husband wanted!
renting out (British sign) Flat to let
Nuria
Look at this notice: "Flat to let on the third floor."
Mira este cartel: "Se alquila piso en el tercero."
Your turn
What fills the gap?
Look at this notice: "(blank) on the third floor."
Options: Two flats for rent · Flat for sale · Flat to let
Show answer
Nuria
Look at this notice: "Flat to let on the third floor."
Mira este cartel: "Se alquila piso en el tercero."
renting out (also common) two flats for rent
Javi
Only one? This ad's got two flats for rent.
¿Solo uno? Aquí, en este anuncio, se alquilan dos pisos.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
Only one? This ad's got (blank).
Options: two flats for rent · Flat to let · Flat for sale
Show answer
Javi
Only one? This ad's got two flats for rent.
¿Solo uno? Aquí, en este anuncio, se alquilan dos pisos.
selling Flat for sale
Nuria
And this other one says: "Flat for sale, fully renovated."
Y este otro dice: "Se vende piso totalmente reformado."
Your turn
What fills the gap?
And this other one says: "(blank), fully renovated."
Options: Two flats for rent · Flat for sale · Flat to let
Show answer
Nuria
And this other one says: "Flat for sale, fully renovated."
Y este otro dice: "Se vende piso totalmente reformado."
looking for someone Tenant wanted, no pets
Nuria
A flat, Doña Elena. Look: "Tenant wanted, no pets."
Un piso, Doña Elena. Mire: "Se busca inquilino sin mascotas."
Your turn
What fills the gap?
A flat, Doña Elena. Look: "(blank)."
Options: Tenant wanted, no pets · Flat to let · Two flats for rent
Show answer
Nuria
A flat, Doña Elena. Look: "Tenant wanted, no pets."
Un piso, Doña Elena. Mire: "Se busca inquilino sin mascotas."
Common mistake
Not on or to here. Notice style: the owner is selling it.
And this other one says: "Flat for sale, fully renovated."
Y este otro dice: "Se vende piso totalmente reformado."
Practise it in the story
Meet this rule inside a short animated scene. Answer as it plays, then say the lines yourself.
Practise free in the appSee all forms
| renting out (British sign) | Flat to let |
|---|---|
| renting out (also common) | two flats for rent |
| selling | Flat for sale |
| looking for someone | Tenant wanted, no pets |
More lines from the story
- ElenaNo pets? And are Colombian boyfriends allowed?¿Sin mascotas? ¿Y se aceptan novios colombianos?
- ElenaNot me, darling. But in my life... husband wanted!Yo no, cariño. Pero en mi vida ¡se busca marido!