在国外留学期间，选择住在宿舍或租住私人住所，了解并掌握正确的英语术语至关重要。以下是一些关键词汇和短语，帮助你顺利进行沟通和申请：

地理位置：city (城市), central area, downtown, urban area, rural areas, countryside, suburb, outskirts, Road, Street, Avenue, Lane, Square

相关人物：landlord/landlady, house/leasing/real estate agency, tenant, housing coordinator

住宅类型：flat/apartment, home stay/host family, dormitory, halls of residence, single/double/twin room, studio, ensuite, official residence, affordable housing, forward housing

内部结构：bedroom, basement, hall/lobby, porch/corridor, balcony, storeroom, shared kitchen, laundry room, cloakroom, lounge/living room, fire doors, attic, garage

费用：rent, monthly rent, deposit, utility bill, telephone bill, water bill, electricity bill, gas bill, cable bill, heating fees, property management fee, Internet connection, garbage fees, agency fees

设备用具：facilities, furnished, bunk bed, radiator, tumble dryer, central heating, stereo, water heater, vacuum cleaner, refrigerator, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave oven, toaster, air conditioner, stove, bed-linen, blanket, sheet, mattress, pillow, curtain, wardrobe, armchair

其他：surroundings/environment, yard/countyard, fountain, fence, blackout, lawn, greenbelt, contract/lease, well-decorated, well-ventilated, rules, non-smoker/no smoking, no drinking, no pets allowed, moving company, floor plan, layout, ornaments

租赁动词：RENT, HIRE, LEASE, LET

熟悉这些词汇，将有助于你在租房或宿舍申请过程中更加得心应手。祝你在国外留学期间找到理想的住所！