Tuesday, June 11, 2013

No space like homespace

The focus of the lesson was about expressions using the word space and the home as an alternative workspace for an office.




See how fast you can remember the meaning of the words and phrases related to space in a very short space of time.





If we stare into space, we are ...
looking at nothing in particular,
traveling without moving
daydreaming 
drifting off (usually
for a short period of time)

If someone is a waste of space, the person is ...
good for nothing
useless

If we find a parking lot, it probably has many parking spaces or ...
parking places
vacancies
spots

If you need some space, you need ...
time for yourself
time alone

If you are spaced out, you are ...
wasted
exhausted

If you do something in a short space of time ...
you do it very quickly

If you leave space, you leave room for something or someone

Watch this video. What does the man say about something called "the nothing box"? Which expression above with space would you use to talk about it?




Here a few advantages and disadvantages of working at hom as opposed to an office space
- not spending time in public transport
- not being exposed to dangerous situations
- not have to put up with unpleasant smells
- increasing quality of life e.g. more flexible hours
(flexitime)
- working with deadlines

disadvantages
- losing contact with colleagues
- fewer chances of networking
- there is not much privacy

Which would you prefer - working at home or in an office? Why?

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