Lesson 9: Expressing Opinions and Discussion – The Pros and Cons of Working from Home
Learn how to express your opinion, present arguments for and against, and reach a compromise on the topic of working from home at B1 level.
About this lesson
In this lesson, you will develop skills for structuring arguments, agreeing and disagreeing politely, and proposing compromises in the context of remote work. You will practise key linking words and expressions for contrast, cause, and summary, as well as vocabulary typical of the workplace. The lesson prepares you for a short, clear discussion and collaborative decision-making within a team.
40 minutes
What you'll learn
- Express your personal opinion and feelings clearly on an everyday topic (working from home).
- Use linking words for contrast and balance: einerseits/andererseits, trotzdem, im Gegensatz zu.
- Negotiate rules and propose a compromise (sich auf etwas einigen, einen Kompromiss finden).
- Support statements with simple arguments and examples (überzeugen, Argumente strukturieren).
- Handle workplace situations: availability, productivity, distractions, and commuting.