Working from home
Working from home
Listen again and type the missing word(s) exactly. Empty answers are not checked.
Jake started work at ___.
Emma’s “office” is her ___.
Jake works in the ___.
Jake says he gets ___ because his desk is near the sofa.
Emma thinks: “Just one ___.”
If Emma stays in ___, she feels lazy.
Jake takes a short ___ before work.
Jake takes a break every ___.
Emma says the best thing is no ___.
They agree: after ___, no work messages.
Working from home
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Jake says he started working at eight to finish his first tasks early.
Emma says she just made coffee and is going to check her emails.
They talk about home “offices”: Emma works at the kitchen table; Jake works in the living room near the sofa.
They admit they get distracted (TV, “just one episode”).
Emma describes her routine: wake up, shower, and get dressed; Jake says he takes a short walk before work.
They talk about breaks: Jake takes a break every hour; Emma tries not to check her phone too much.
They say they miss office life: talking to people, lunch with coworkers, and shorter real-life meetings.
They name the best parts: no commuting, saving time/money, cooking healthier, and flexibility.
They name the worst part: it’s hard to “switch off” because the laptop is always nearby.
They agree on a rule: after six, no work messages, and they will try it today.
Working from home
Working from home
Type the missing word(s) exactly. Empty answers are not checked.
Jake wanted to finish his ___ early.
Emma just made ___.
She is going to check her ___ now.
Jake says he has a ___, but it’s next to the sofa.
Emma sees the ___ and gets distracted.
Emma wakes up, takes a ___, and gets dressed.
During breaks, Jake stands up and ___.
If he doesn’t take breaks, his ___ hurts.
Jake misses lunch with ___.
For Jake, the worst thing is ___.
Working from home
💻 A2 Dialogue — Working from Home (Emma & Jake)
Focus: routines, pros & cons, preferences, and simple rules.
Hey Jake, are you working already?
Yeah. I started at eight. I wanted to finish my first tasks early. What about you?
I just made coffee. I’m going to check my emails now.
How is working from home for you?
I like it, but it’s not always easy. My apartment is small, so my “office” is my kitchen table.
Same here. I work in the living room. I have a desk, but it’s right next to the sofa, so I get distracted.
Exactly! Sometimes I sit down to work, and then I see the TV and think, “Just one episode.”
Do you have a normal routine?
I try. I wake up, take a shower, and get dressed like I’m going to the office. If I stay in pajamas, I feel lazy.
Good idea. I also take a short walk before work. It helps me feel ready.
What about breaks?
I take a break every hour. I stand up, stretch, and drink water. If I don’t, my back hurts.
Same. And I try not to check my phone too much, but it’s hard.
Do you miss working in an office?
Sometimes, yes. I miss talking to people. At home it can be quiet, and I feel a bit lonely.
I understand. I miss small things like lunch with coworkers. Video calls are useful, but they feel different.
True. And sometimes meetings online are longer than meetings in real life.
What is the best thing about working from home?
No commuting. I save time and money. Also, I can cook at home and eat healthier.
For me, it’s flexibility. If I finish early, I can go out or do something relaxing.
And the worst thing?
For me, it’s switching off. When my laptop is near me, I keep thinking about work.
Same. Maybe we need a rule: after six, no work messages.
Deal. Let’s try it today.