Remote work or the office?
Lavoro remoto o in ufficio?
- Daily office vocabulary
- Remote work vocabulary
- How to express opinions simply
This lesson covers expressing opinions about remote work and office environments using simple phrases like "Secondo me" (in my opinion) and key vocabulary such as "lavoro da remoto" (remote work), "videoconferenza" (videoconference), and "postazione di lavoro" (workstation). It also practices organizing meetings and discussing workspace preferences to enhance practical communication.
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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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Ibrido
Hybrid
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La pausa pranzo
The lunch break
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Il computer
The computer
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La videochiamata
The videocall
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Lasciare
To quit
Esercizio 2: Conversation exercise
Istruzione:
- 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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Faccio entrambi. Lavoro da casa due giorni e vado in ufficio tre giorni. I do both. I work from home two days and go to work three days. |
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Vado in ufficio. Lavoro in presenza con il mio team. I go to the office. I work in-person with my team. |
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Secondo me, il lavoro da remoto è migliore. Posso trascorrere più tempo con la mia famiglia. In my opinion, remote work is better. I can stay with my family more. |
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Penso di sì, il lavoro da remoto è utile. Posso lavorare in un luogo tranquillo. I think so, remote work is useful. I can work in a quiet place. |
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Le videochiamate sono migliori per me. Risparmio tempo e non devo viaggiare. Video calls are better for me. I save time and don’t travel. |
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Preferisco le riunioni di persona. È più facile parlare e capire. 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. Secondo me, domani ci ___ al nuovo sistema digitale.
(In my opinion, tomorrow we will ___ to the new digital system.)2. Per me non ___ mai il coworking durante la pausa pranzo.
(To me, you never ___ the coworking space during lunch break.)3. Mi sembra importante ___ il computer acceso per aggiornare la piattaforma.
(It seems important to ___ the computer on to update the platform.)4. Secondo me non ___ il lavoro ibrido, è troppo comodo.
(In my opinion, you won’t ___ hybrid work, it’s too convenient.)Exercise 5: Remote work or office work?
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Lasciare - To leave
Imperfetto
- io lasciavo
- tu lasciavi
- lui/lei lasciava
- noi lasciavamo
- voi lasciavate
- loro lasciavano
Connettersi - To connect
Futuro semplice
- io mi connetterò
- tu ti connetterai
- lui/lei si connetterà
- noi ci connetteremo
- voi vi connetterete
- loro si connetteranno
Cambiare - To change
Futuro semplice
- io cambierò
- tu cambierai
- lui/lei cambierà
- noi cambieremo
- voi cambierete
- loro cambieranno
Exercise 6: Come esprimere le opinioni in modo semplice
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Grammar: How to express opinions simply
Show translation Show answersMi sembra, Per me, Secondo me, Non mi sembra, mi sembra
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Verb conjugation tables for this lesson Share Copied!
Lasciare to quit Share Copied!
Imperfetto
| Italian | English |
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| (io) lasciavo | I used to quit |
| (tu) lasciavi | you used to quit |
| (lui/lei) lasciava | he/she was quitting |
| (noi) lasciavamo | we were quitting |
| (voi) lasciavate | you were quitting |
| (loro) lasciavano | they quit |
Connettersi to connect Share Copied!
Futuro semplice
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| (io) mi connetterò | I will connect |
| (tu) ti connetterai | You will connect |
| (lui/lei) si connetterà | he/she will connect |
| (noi) ci connetteremo | we will connect |
| (voi) vi connetterete | You will connect |
| (loro) si connetteranno | they will connect |
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Overview of the Lesson: Remote Work or the Office?
This lesson focuses on expressing opinions simply and clearly in Italian, using the context of remote work versus working in the office. It is tailored for A2 level learners, building skills in discussing everyday topics related to work environments, preferences, and arrangements. The content includes practical dialogues, vocabulary, and verb conjugations essential for conveying thoughts politely and effectively.
Main Topics Covered
- Discussing Remote Work: Share opinions about advantages and disadvantages of working remotely, including flexibility, concentration, social interaction, and coordination challenges.
- Organizing Meetings by Phone: Practice role-play conversations to arrange meetings using appropriate office and remote work vocabulary.
- Talking About Your Workspace: Describe personal workstations, preferences, and ergonomic considerations both at home and in the office.
Key Expressions and Vocabulary
The lesson highlights useful opinion phrases, such as "Secondo me" (In my opinion), "Per me" (For me), and "Mi sembra" (It seems to me), which enable smooth expression of thoughts. Vocabulary centers around terms like lavoro da remoto (remote work), ufficio (office), videoconferenze (videoconferences), and postazione di lavoro (workstation).
Verb Focus
The verbs lasciare (to leave), connettersi (to connect oneself), and cambiare (to change) are practiced in various tenses like the imperfect and future simple. For example:
- "Secondo me, domani ci connetteremo al nuovo sistema digitale." (In my opinion, tomorrow we will connect to the new digital system.)
- "Ieri pomeriggio, mentre lasciavo l'ufficio... " (Yesterday afternoon, while I was leaving the office...)
Considerations on Language Differences
Unlike English, Italian frequently uses expressions like "Secondo me" and "Mi sembra" to preface opinions, which convey subtle nuances of personal perspective or impression. The reflexive verb connettersi corresponds to "to connect oneself" and is used where English might simply say "connect." Additionally, Italian verb conjugations change extensively with mood and tense, requiring careful attention to endings and pronouns, which are often omitted in Italian but explicit in English.
Useful Phrases for Expressing Opinions
- Secondo me – In my opinion
- Per me – For me
- Mi sembra che... – It seems to me that...
- Non è facile... – It’s not easy...
- È importante... – It is important...
Summary
This lesson equips you with conversational tools to discuss preferences, organize professional meetings, and describe work environments in Italian. It encourages natural, everyday usage of opinion expressions supported by relevant vocabulary and verb practice, enhancing your confidence in workplace-related communication.
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