Explore discussions about working remotely or in the office, learning practical vocabulary like работа (work), офис (office), комуникация (communication), and време (time). This A2 lesson enhances your ability to talk about daily work habits and office technology.
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These exercises can be done together during conversation lessons or as homework.
Упражнение 1: Conversation exercise
Инструкция:
- Do you work remote or in-person or both? (Do you work remote or in-person or both?)
- Tell your opinion on working remotely. (Tell your opinion on working remotely.)
- Do you prefer video calls or in-person meetings? (Do you prefer video calls or in-person meetings?)
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
Правя и двете. Работя от вкъщи два дни и ходя на работа три дни. I do both. I work from home two days and go to work three days. |
Отивам в офиса. Работя присъствено с моя екип. I go to the office. I work in-person with my team. |
Според мен дистанционната работа е по-добра. Мога да бъда повече с моето семейство. In my opinion, remote work is better. I can stay with my family more. |
Мисля така, дистанционната работа е полезна. Мога да работя на тихо място. I think so, remote work is useful. I can work in a quiet place. |
Видеoразговорите са по-добри за мен. Спестявам време и не пътувам. Video calls are better for me. I save time and don’t travel. |
Предпочитам срещи на живо. По-лесно е да се говори и разбира. I prefer in-person meetings. It’s easier to speak and understand. |
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Exercise 2: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Select a situation and practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 3: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Обикновено _______ от вкъщи, затова предпочитам да си организирам времето.
(Purposeful _______ work from neighbors, due to the desire to organize time.)2. Ако има важна среща, винаги _______ официално.
(Also, an important task is _______ to properly collect the official wine.)3. Преференция ми е да _______ имейл до шефа, ако съм закъснял с проекта.
(The preference is _______ to feel more comfortable at the cafe, as the sun sets with a project.)4. Не забравяй да _______ микрофона, когато не говориш по време на онлайн среща.
(Do not forget _______ the microphone, when you do not speak during the online meeting.)Exercise 4: Work from home or at the office?
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Работя - Work
Сегашно време
- аз работя
- ти работиш
- той/тя работи
- ние работим
- вие работите
- те работят
Организирам - Organize
Сегашно време
- аз организирам
- ти организираш
- той/тя организира
- ние организираме
- вие организирате
- те организират
Говоря - Talk
Сегашно време
- аз говоря
- ти говориш
- той/тя говори
- ние говорим
- вие говорите
- те говорят
Участвам - Study
Сегашно време
- аз участвам
- ти участваш
- той/тя участва
- ние участваме
- вие участвате
- те участват
Планирам - Plan
Сегашно време
- аз планирам
- ти планираш
- той/тя планира
- ние планираме
- вие планирате
- те планират
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Remote Work or the Office? A Bulgarian Language Lesson at Level A2
This lesson explores two common professional contexts: working remotely and working from the office. It introduces everyday vocabulary and expressions related to workplace communication, daily routines, and technical setups necessary for these work environments.
Lesson Topics and Content
- Dialogues about working preferences and schedules: Examples include discussing starting work from the office, arranging communication between colleagues, and comparing office and remote workdays.
- Office environment and technology vocabulary: The lesson covers important terms such as интернет връзка (internet connection), VPN, камера (camera), and микрофон (microphone), emphasizing their use in professional settings.
- Discussion on the first day of remote work: Phrases are introduced for greeting colleagues, testing equipment, and organizing tasks efficiently when starting to work from home.
Key Vocabulary and Phrases
- работя от вкъщи - to work from home
- разговор за работа - work conversation
- в офис - in the office
- интернет връзка - internet connection
- VPN - VPN (Virtual Private Network)
- конференция - conference
- задача - task
Bulgarian Language Highlights Compared to English
Unlike English, Bulgarian does not use articles such as 'a' or 'the,' which changes sentence structure around nouns. Verbs often carry person and number inflections, meaning one word can express what might take several words in English. For example, работя means "I work." Also, Bulgarian uses a formal and informal form of 'you,' affecting how you address colleagues in workplace conversations.
Practical phrases for learners include:
- Аз започвам да работя от вкъщи. - I start working from home.
- Интернетът е стабилен. - The internet is stable.
- Ще използвам VPN за сигурност. - I will use VPN for security.
- Трябва да проверя камерата и микрофона. - I need to check the camera and microphone.
Summary
This study guide prepares learners to confidently discuss their work environments, understand office-related vocabulary, and communicate on technical needs for both remote and office settings. It also offers useful language tools for professionally navigating conversations about work arrangements and equipment.