ESL Lesson: Do you like working remotely?
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 https://youtube.com/shorts/cAzfF1t5Di0?si=SWC-FiIKfnQCtd7U 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. Check your grammar knowledge: Grammar Challenge