Remote work or the office?
¿Trabajo remoto o la oficina?
- Daily office vocabulary
- Remote work vocabulary
- How to express opinions?
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.
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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
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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? 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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