Topic 149: Remote Work and the Future of Offices

A1-A2 (Beginner-Elementary)

1. What is remote work?

2. How do you feel about working from home?

3. Do you think working from home is better than going to an office? Why?

4. What are the advantages of working remotely?

5. What are some challenges of working from home?

6. Do you prefer to work in a quiet place or a busy office? Why?

7. How do you stay organized when working from home?

8. What tools do you need to work remotely?

9. How do you communicate with your team when working remotely?

10. What are some things that make remote work difficult?

11. How do you feel when you have to attend an online meeting?

12. How do you balance work and home life when working remotely?

13. What is the role of the office in today’s work environment?

14. What kind of work do you think is best for remote workers?

15. How can remote work change the way people live and travel?

16. Do you think people will still go to offices in the future? Why or why not?

B1-B2 (Intermediate-Upper Intermediate)

17. How has the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way people work?

18. Why do some people prefer working from an office rather than from home?

19. What are the benefits of working remotely for companies and employees?

20. How does remote work change the way teams collaborate and communicate?

21. What challenges do companies face when switching to remote work?

22. How do you manage your time effectively when working from home?

23. Do you think remote work is sustainable long-term for all types of jobs? Why or why not?

24. What kind of technology is needed for remote work to be successful?

25. How do you think the future office will look, considering the growth of remote work?

26. What role does company culture play when working remotely?

27. How can remote work affect personal relationships and social life?

28. Do you think people are more productive when working remotely? Why or why not?

29. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having flexible working hours?

30. How does remote work affect the environment?

31. Do you think remote work will be more common in the future? Why or why not?

32. How can remote workers stay motivated and focused on their tasks?

C1-C2 (Advanced-Proficient)

33. What are the economic and social implications of a large-scale shift to remote work?

34. How does remote work influence employee well-being and work-life balance?

35. What challenges do employers face in maintaining team cohesion and culture in a remote work environment?

36. How can companies ensure that remote work is inclusive and accessible for all employees?

37. What are the long-term impacts of remote work on urban development and real estate markets?

38. How does remote work affect career growth and networking opportunities for employees?

39. What role do digital tools and platforms play in enhancing collaboration for remote teams?

40. How can organizations maintain productivity and innovation when working remotely?

41. What are the environmental benefits of reducing commuting through remote work?

42. How can remote work contribute to a more globalized workforce?

43. What are the potential downsides of remote work for companies, employees, and society?

44. How can businesses measure and evaluate the success of remote work initiatives?

45. What challenges do leaders face when managing remote teams, and how can they overcome them?

46. How does remote work change the dynamics of workplace leadership and management styles?

47. How do different industries and sectors adapt to remote work, and what is the future outlook for each?

48. How do cultural differences influence the effectiveness of remote work across different countries?