B2 – Upper Intermediate
Working from home is big news. During the COVID-19 pandemic, those lucky enough to have avoided layoff are more likely than ever to be adapting to a working environment that is familiar and alien at the same time.
When working from home, there are some factors we need to take into consideration. The size and location of our space – as well as whom we share it with – play a significant role in determining how well we are able to work remotely during the pandemic.
Read the article below to find out more about how our workspace affects how we telework.
https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20210218-how-your-space-shapes-the-way-you-view-remote-work
Discussion Questions:
- How do you feel about working from home?
- What makes a good workspace?
- Describe your workspace at home.
- Are you less productive, equally productive, or more productive than when working in the office?
- What is the most challenging thing about working from home?
- How do you create a productive workspace in your house?