Speaking Worksheet
Remote Work Debate
Speaking Practice
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Discussion
Discuss the questions. Give reasons, compare options, and ask follow-up questions.
- What kinds of work are most suitable for remote work, and which are not?
- Does remote work improve work-life balance or blur the boundary between work and home?
- How can managers judge performance fairly when people are not in the same office?
- What might employees lose if they rarely meet colleagues face to face?
- Should workers have a legal right to request remote work?
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Collaborative Task
Work in pairs or groups. Agree on a practical decision and prepare reasons for it. Design a remote work policy for a medium-sized company. Decide how many office days are needed and what support staff receive.
- office days
- communication rules
- equipment
- new employees
From my point of view...One advantage is...A possible drawback is...It depends on...I partly agree, but...Overall...
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Report and Challenge
Report your decision to another group. Answer one challenge question about your idea. Another group thinks your policy is either too flexible or too strict. Defend your decision.