Remote work or the office?
¿Trabajo remoto o la oficina?
- Daily office vocabulary
- Remote work vocabulary
- How to express opinions?
Explore how to express opinions about remote work versus office work in Spanish. Learn key vocabulary and subjunctive verb forms to discuss advantages and disadvantages of telecommuting, equipment needs, and work-life balance. Practice realistic dialogues and build confidence debating modern work environments.
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A2.43.1 Lectura
¿Teletrabajo o trabajo presencial? Ventajas y desventajas del mundo digital
Remote work or on-site work? Advantages and disadvantages of the digital world
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These exercises can be done together during conversation lessons or as homework.
Exercise 1: Translate and use in a sentence
Instruction: Pick a word, translated and use the word in a sentence or dialogue.
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La videollamada
The video call
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La plataforma
The platform
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Las herramientas
The tools
4
Desconectarse
To disconnect
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El equipamiento
The equipment
Ejercicio 2: Conversation exercise
Instrucción:
- 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:
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Hago ambos. Trabajo desde casa dos días y voy a la oficina tres días. I do both. I work from home two days and go to work three days. |
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Voy a la oficina. Trabajo en persona con mi equipo. I go to the office. I work in-person with my team. |
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En mi opinión, el trabajo remoto es mejor. Puedo estar más tiempo con mi familia. In my opinion, remote work is better. I can stay with my family more. |
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Creo que sí, el trabajo remoto es útil. Puedo trabajar en un lugar tranquilo. I think so, remote work is useful. I can work in a quiet place. |
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Las videollamadas son mejores para mí. Ahorro tiempo y no viajo. Video calls are better for me. I save time and don’t travel. |
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Prefiero las reuniones presenciales. Es más fácil hablar y entender. I prefer in-person meetings. It’s easier to speak and understand. |
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Exercise 3: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Select a situation and practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 4: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Me parece que ___ bien conectado para la videollamada.
(It seems to me that ___ well connected for the video call.)2. Es importante que ___ rápido los correos durante la jornada laboral.
(It is important that ___ emails quickly during the workday.)3. Claro que sí, ___ el jefe cuando le preguntas sobre el proyecto.
(Of course, ___ the boss when you ask about the project.)4. No me parece que ___ desconectado si usas la plataforma digital correctamente.
(I don't think ___ disconnected if you use the digital platform correctly.)Exercise 5: Telework or office?
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Estar - Estar
Subjuntivo presente
- yo esté
- tú estés
- él/ella/usted esté
- nosotros/nosotras estemos
- vosotros/vosotras estéis
- ellos/ellas/ustedes estén
Contestar - Contestar
Subjuntivo presente
- yo conteste
- tú contestes
- él/ella/usted conteste
- nosotros/nosotras contestemos
- vosotros/vosotras contestéis
- ellos/ellas/ustedes contesten
Ser - Ser
Subjuntivo presente
- yo sea
- tú seas
- él/ella/usted sea
- nosotros/nosotras seamos
- vosotros/vosotras seáis
- ellos/ellas/ustedes sean
Exercise 6: ¿Cómo expresar opiniones?
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Grammar: How to express opinions?
Show translation Show answersNo me parece que, no me parece que, claro que sí, en mi opinión, no estoy de acuerdo, estoy de acuerdo, me parece que sí, por supuesto que no
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Verb conjugation tables for this lesson Share Copied!
Estar to be Share Copied!
Subjuntivo presente
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| (yo) esté | I be |
| (tú) estés | you be |
| (él/ella) esté | he is / she is |
| (nosotros/nosotras) estemos | we are |
| (vosotros/vosotras) estéis | you are |
| (ellos/ellas) estén | they be |
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Subjuntivo presente
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| (yo) conteste | I answer |
| (tú) contestes | You answer |
| (él/ella) conteste | he/she answer |
| (nosotros/nosotras) contestemos | we answer |
| (vosotros/vosotras) contestéis | you answer |
| (ellos/ellas) contesten | they answer |
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Remote Work or the Office? Understanding Digital Work Environments
This lesson focuses on expressing opinions and discussing the advantages and disadvantages of remote work versus traditional office work in Spanish. You will explore key vocabulary related to telecommuting and office environments, and practice the present subjunctive mood to express feelings, doubts, and recommendations.
What You Will Learn
- How to discuss preferences: e.g., "¿Prefieres trabajar desde casa o en la oficina?" (Do you prefer working from home or in the office?)
- Expressing opinions with phrases like "En mi opinión..." (In my opinion...), "Me parece que..." (It seems to me that...)
- Subjunctive usage in practical examples: sentence gaps such as "Me parece que estés bien conectado para la videollamada."
- Vocabulary relating to equipment needed for teleworking, such as ordenador (computer), conexión a internet (internet connection), and terms describing work flexibility.
Key Topics Covered
The course dives into advantages and disadvantages of remote work, communication in offices, and how technology impacts productivity. Dialogues simulate realistic conversations to build confidence in expressing agreement, disagreement, and suggestions.
Grammar Highlights
Focus is placed on the present subjunctive tense, essential for polite requests and expressing opinions in Spanish. This includes conjugation practice with verbs like estar, contestar, and ser.
Important Differences Between English and Spanish
English opinions often use simple present verbs (e.g. "I think"), while Spanish frequently employs the subjunctive mood when expressing doubt, desire, or subjective feelings. For example, "Me parece que estés..." uses a subjunctive verb form which has no direct English equivalent but affects the verb mood to convey uncertainty or polite opinion.
Useful phrases you will learn include:
- "Me parece que..." — "It seems to me that..."
- "No estoy de acuerdo..." — "I don't agree..."
- "Es importante que..." + subjunctive — "It's important that..."
These structures enrich your ability to politely express preferences and engage in debates about work options in Spanish.
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