Do you like working remotely?
A) Warm up: working remotely
- Do you work or study remotely?
- If you don’t would you like to? Why?
Brainstorm: What do you need for your home office?
B) Vocabulary: match the words and phrases with their meaning
C) Reading and Listening: Remote Work
Before Reading:
- What do you think are the main reasons remote work is popular?”
🎧Listen to the audio below while reading the text and fill in the blanks with the correct word or phrase below. Listen as many times as you need.
collaboration I remote work I flexibility I distractions
work-life balance I productivity I commute I freelancer
D) Discussion:
- What do you think is the biggest advantage of remote work?
- What are the main challenges of working from home?
- Do you think remote workers have a good work-life balance?
- Should companies used software to monitor remote employees?
- How can companies help their employees stay productive when working from home?”
- Employers now want to have employees back in the office claiming that it can increase productivity. Do you agree of disagree with this statement? Explain.
- Is the hybrid work model the future of remote work?
E) Writing: You must be logged in to write/comment.Write a short paragraph on the pros and cons of working remotely.
F) Research:
A) Research the remote work laws in your country. Are these laws good for employers, workers or both?
B) Choose a country where you would like to live and research if the they have any digital nomad visas. Look into: benefits, taxes, length of visa, etc.
