A2.43: Remote work or the office?

¿Trabajo remoto o la oficina?

Explore cómo expresar opiniones sobre el teletrabajo y trabajo presencial, usando vocabulario clave como 'teletrabajo' (remote work), 'oficina' (office), y frases útiles como 'Me parece que...' para debatir ventajas y desventajas.

Listening & reading materials

Practice vocabulary in context with real materials.

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


A2.43.2 Cultura

El teletrabajo: una nueva forma de vivir

Telecommuting: a new way of living


Vocabulary (17)

 Conectarse (to connect) - Verb conjugation and exercises

Conectarse

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To connect Show

 Desconectarse (to disconnect) - Verb conjugation and exercises

Desconectarse

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To disconnect Show

 El teletrabajo: The teleworking (Spanish)

El teletrabajo

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The teleworking Show

 El equipamiento: The equipment (Spanish)

El equipamiento

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The equipment Show

 La videollamada: The video call (Spanish)

La videollamada

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The video call Show

 Las herramientas: The tools (Spanish)

Las herramientas

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The tools Show

 Digital: Digital (Spanish)

Digital

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Digital Show

 La plataforma: The platform (Spanish)

La plataforma

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The platform Show

 La flexibilidad: The flexibility (Spanish)

La flexibilidad

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The flexibility Show

 Presencial: In-person (Spanish)

Presencial

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In-person Show

 Remoto: Remote (Spanish)

Remoto

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Remote Show

 La conexión: The connection (Spanish)

La conexión

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The connection Show

 El PC: The PC (Spanish)

El PC

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The pc Show

 El ordenador portátil: The laptop (Spanish)

El ordenador portátil

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The laptop Show

 La jornada: The shift (Spanish)

La jornada

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The shift Show

 El espacio de coworking: The coworking space (Spanish)

El espacio de coworking

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The coworking space Show

 Estar en línea: To be online (Spanish)

Estar en línea

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To be online Show

Exercises

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.

1

La videollamada


The video call

2

La plataforma


The platform

3

Las herramientas


The tools

4

Desconectarse


To disconnect

5

El equipamiento


The equipment

Ejercicio 2: Conversation exercise

Instrucción:

  1. Do you work remote or in-person or both? (Do you work remote or in-person or both?)
  2. Tell your opinion on working remotely. (Tell your opinion on working remotely.)
  3. Do you prefer video calls or in-person meetings? (Do you prefer video calls or in-person meetings?)

Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes

Example phrases:

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.

Voy a la oficina. Trabajo en persona con mi equipo.

I go to the office. I work in-person with my team.

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.

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.

Las videollamadas son mejores para mí. Ahorro tiempo y no viajo.

Video calls are better for me. I save time and don’t travel.

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:

Cada mañana, cuando yo (Estar - Subjuntivo presente) en línea en la plataforma digital, mi jefe quiere que yo (Contestar - Subjuntivo presente) los correos rápido. A veces, mis compañeros (Estar - Subjuntivo presente) en el espacio de coworking y nosotros (Estar - Subjuntivo presente) conectados por videollamada. No siempre me parece que el teletrabajo (Ser - Subjuntivo presente) la mejor opción, pero la flexibilidad me ayuda mucho con mi familia.


Every morning, when I am online on the digital platform, my boss wants me to answer emails quickly. Sometimes, my coworkers are in the coworking space and we are connected by video call. I don't always think telework is the best option, but the flexibility helps me a lot with my family.

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?

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No 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

1. Estoy en desacuerdo:
... la conexión sea estable.
(I don't think the connection is stable.)
2. Estoy de acuerdo:
En mi caso, ... es más digital.
(In my case, it seems to me that it is more digital.)
3. Tengo la misma opinión:
Con esta plataforma, ... totalmente
(I completely agree with this platform)
4. Forma personal de opinar:
..., el PC es mejor opción.
(In my opinion, the PC is a better option.)
5. No, sin duda:
¿Desconectarse sin guardar? ....
(Log out without saving? Of course not.)
6. Sí, con seguridad:
Esta plataforma es útil. ....
(This platform is useful. Of course it is.)
7. Estoy en desacuerdo:
... esta herramienta funcione bien.
(I don't think this tool works well.)
8. Tengo una opinión diferente:
... con cambiar el ordenador.
(I do not agree with changing the computer.)

Grammar

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A2.43.3 Gramática

¿Cómo expresar opiniones?

How to express opinions?


Verb conjugation tables for this lesson

Estar to be

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

Exercises and examples phrases

Contestar to answer

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

Exercises and examples phrases

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Remote Work or the Office? Lesson Overview

This A2 level lesson explores the topic of teleworking (remote work) versus working at the office, focusing on the advantages and disadvantages of the digital work environment.

Key Lesson Content

  • Expressing opinions in Spanish about teleworking and office-based work.
  • Useful expressions and phrases for debating and sharing viewpoints.
  • Vocabulary related to remote work equipment and technology essentials.
  • Discussion of the benefits and challenges of remote work compared to on-site office work.
  • Practice with the present subjunctive mood in context, especially with verbs like estar, contestar, and ser.

Example Expressions and Useful Vocabulary

Common phrases to express opinions include:

  • En mi opinión — In my opinion
  • Me parece que — It seems to me that
  • No estoy de acuerdo — I do not agree
  • Claro que sí — Of course
  • Por supuesto que sí — Certainly

Technology-related terms: ordenador (computer), portátil (laptop), conexión a internet (internet connection), plataforma digital (digital platform), videollamada (video call).

Grammar Focus

The lesson emphasizes the use of the present subjunctive mood in contexts that express opinions, wishes, or doubt, e.g., Me parece que estés bien conectado (I think that you are well connected). Practice includes multiple-choice exercises and a short story using verbs like estar, contestar, ser in subjunctive present.

Differences Highlighted Between English and Spanish

Unlike English, Spanish frequently uses the subjunctive mood to express opinions, desires, or uncertainty, especially after phrases like Me parece que or No me parece que. In English you might say "I think you are well connected," but in Spanish you often use the subjunctive: Me parece que estés bien conectado. This grammatical nuance is important for sounding natural and polite in Spanish.

Useful phrases to note:

  • En mi opinión - equivalent to "In my opinion."
  • Me parece que + subjunctive - equivalent to "It seems to me that" often followed by a subjunctive verb.
  • No estoy de acuerdo - "I do not agree," important for respectful disagreement.

This lesson equips learners with practical vocabulary and skills to participate in discussions about work settings, while also practicing useful grammatical structures for everyday conversations.

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