Twenty Minutes to Decide

In Manhattan's ruthless rental market, you have exactly twenty minutes to inspect and decide on a coveted apartment while five other qualified applicants wait in the hallway. The landlord seems impatient, and you spot concerning details that need addressing. Your current lease ends in two days, and this is your last viewing slot of the day.

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Difficulty

B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Desperate apartment hunter with 48 hours left on current lease

Conversation Partner

Ms. Diana Blackwood

Setting

A partially lit 3rd-floor apartment with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a busy street. Late afternoon shadows stretch across hardwood floors.

Location

Upper East Side, Manhattan, NY

Learning Objectives

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Inspect the apartment thoroughly while managing limited time

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Identify at least one major maintenance issue

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Negotiate terms or price without losing the opportunity

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Make a final decision within the 20-minute window

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“The clock's running - nineteen minutes left, and I have five other applicants outside. The base rent is $3,200, and I'll need first, last, and security today if you want it. Shall we begin the viewing?”

This is how Ms. Diana Blackwood's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#751

What You'll Get

🎯Real-world conversation practice
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