B2 – Upper Intermediate
Traveling and working in different locations at the same time seems ideal. This working setup feels like a dream for most employees. However, people who have been doing it have found that it is different from what they imagined.
Read the article to learn more about people quitting digital nomadism.
https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20230531-the-workers-quitting-digital-nomadism
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “ebb” mean, “After five years, however, the excitement of the nomadic lifestyle across the world began to ebb.“? Give two synonyms of this word and use them in sentences.
- What does “pin down” mean, “It’s difficult to pin down the exact number of these types of workers.“? Use this phrase in a sentence.
- What is an “untethered worker“? “In other countries where data is less available, resources abound to help untethered workers make their way across the globe.” Use this phrase in a sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- What is your opinion on digital nomadism?
- Name some challenges or drawbacks associated with being a digital nomad.
- What are some of the reasons cited by workers for leaving the digital nomad lifestyle?
- Would you like to experience being a digital nomad? Why or why not?
- How do you think being a digital nomad could impact your personal relationships and social life? Do you see it as an advantage or a challenge?