Everyday Scene

A realistic scene for final speaking practice with useful thematic vocabulary.

20 minC1c1everyday_sceneremote-work-the-future-of-officesremote workboundariesautonomydomesticity

Lesson objectives

Practise spontaneous description from a realistic visual prompt.
Use the unit vocabulary for natural, image-based speaking.
Close the unit with a final communicative task linked to remote work & the future of offices.

The Blurred Boundary

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En esta imagen vemos la realidad de la conciliación laboral: una profesional trabajando en su espacio personal. Esta escena ilustra el concepto de 'blurring boundaries' (la desdibujación de los límites) entre la vida profesional y privada, un tema central en el futuro del trabajo.

Preguntas para hablar (Speaking practice)

Describe what is happening in this photograph and the atmosphere it conveys.
How might the person in the photo be feeling about her current working arrangement?
In what ways does working from home change the way we perceive our living spaces?
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of working in an office versus working from home.
Do you think the trend of remote work will lead to the total disappearance of traditional offices?