The Gig Economy
Part 1 (4-5 minutes)
Directions: Answer naturally and directly. Aim for 2-3 sentences per answer.
- Topic: Work or Studies
- Do you work or are you a student?
- What kind of work environment do you prefer?
- Is having a flexible schedule important to you?
- Topic: Side Jobs
- Have you ever had a part-time or freelance job?
- What are the popular side jobs for young people in your country?
- Do you think it’s beneficial for students to have a part-time job?
- Topic: Flexibility
- Would you prefer a stable 9-to-5 job or a flexible freelance career?
- What are the advantages of working from home?
- What are the potential downsides of not having a fixed job?
Part 2 (3-4 minutes)
Directions: You have 1 minute to prepare and should speak for 1-2 minutes.
👉 Describe a skill that you think would be good for freelance work.
You should say:
- What the skill is
- How you learned it or why it’s valuable
- What kind of work you could do with it
and explain why this skill is well-suited for the gig economy.
Part 3 (4-5 minutes)
Directions: Discuss the broader themes. Give extended answers (4-6 sentences).
- Why is the gig economy becoming more popular among young workers?
- What are the main challenges faced by gig economy workers?
- How should gig workers be protected by labor laws?
- Does the gig economy provide real freedom, or does it just create insecurity?
- How has technology enabled the growth of the gig economy?