Remote Work & Digital Nomads
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?
- Could your current work or studies be done remotely?
- What is the biggest advantage of remote work?
- Topic: Work Environment
- Do you prefer working from home or in an office/classroom?
- What is essential for a good home office setup?
- How do you avoid distractions when working or studying from home?
- Topic: Travel
- Would you like to be a digital nomad and work from different countries?
- What would be the biggest challenge of that lifestyle?
- What destination would be your first choice?
Part 2 (3-4 minutes)
Directions: You have 1 minute to prepare and should speak for 1-2 minutes.
👉 Describe a technological tool that makes remote work possible.
You should say:
- What the tool is
- How it is used for communication or collaboration
- How often you use it or have used it
and explain why this tool is so important for remote work.
Part 3 (4-5 minutes)
Directions: Discuss the broader themes. Give extended answers (4-6 sentences).
- What are the long-term social impacts of widespread remote work?
- How does remote work affect the work-life balance?
- What industries are best suited for a remote work model?
- Could remote work lead to the decline of cities?
- How can companies maintain a strong company culture with a remote team?