Remote work or the office?
¿Trabajo remoto o la oficina?
- Daily office vocabulary
- Remote work vocabulary
- How to express opinions?
Explore opinions about teletrabajo (remote work) and trabajo presencial (office work) in this lesson, focusing on expressing ideas with phrases like "Me parece que" and key vocabulary such as "conexión a internet" and "flexibilidad."
Listening and reading
Start this class by listening to the audio and completing the corresponding exercises.
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:
- ¿Trabajas en remoto, presencial o ambos? (Do you work remote or in-person or both?)
- Da tu opinión sobre el trabajo remoto. (Tell your opinion on working remotely.)
- ¿Prefieres las videollamadas o las reuniones presenciales? (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 Office? Advantages and Disadvantages of the Digital World
This lesson explores the modern topic of remote work (teletrabajo) versus working in a physical office (trabajo presencial). It focuses on expressions to give opinions about the pros and cons of each option and provides useful vocabulary and phrases to discuss work environments effectively in Spanish at an A2 level.
The New Way of Living: Remote Work
Teletrabajo is becoming a common lifestyle: flexible schedules, no commuting, and working from home. You will find dialogues like "¿Prefieres trabajar desde casa o en la oficina?" and important phrases such as "En mi opinión, el teletrabajo es más cómodo." These help you express personal opinions about comfort, time management, and stress.
Essential Equipment for Remote Work
The lesson also covers talking about technology needed for teleworking, like ordenador (computer) and conexión a internet (internet connection). Useful phrases include "¿Tienes un buen ordenador para teletrabajar?" and expressions of necessity like "un buen portátil es imprescindible."
Advantages and Disadvantages of Remote Work
You will learn to discuss benefits and challenges, for example, saving time and flexibility versus the difficulty of concentration or missing office routine. Key verbs and expressions include:
- Me parece que sí (I think so)
- No estoy de acuerdo (I disagree)
- En mi opinión (In my opinion)
Grammar Focus: Present Subjunctive for Opinions and Wishes
Included are exercises to practice the subjunctive mood, important when expressing doubts, desires, or subjective opinions in Spanish. Examples are sentences like "Me parece que estés bien conectado para la videollamada." Practice conjugating verbs like estar, contestar, and ser in the present subjunctive.
Key Vocabulary and Phrases
- Teletrabajo - remote work
- Trabajo presencial - work at the office
- Organizar el tiempo - organize time
- Conectado - connected (e.g., via internet)
- Videollamada - video call
- Flexible - flexible (schedule)
Note on Differences Between English and Spanish in Expressing Opinions
Spanish often uses the subjunctive mood after expressions of opinion, doubt, or emotion. For example, "Me parece que estés..." uses subjunctive estés where English simply says "I think you are..." without a special verb form. Also, opinion phrases like "En mi opinión..." and "No estoy de acuerdo" are common starters to express your thoughts politely and clearly.
Useful phrases to begin giving opinions include:
- En mi opinión... - In my opinion...
- Me parece que... - It seems to me that...
- No me parece que... - I don't think that...
- Creo que... - I believe that...
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