Open Offices: Good Idea or Bad Idea?

Conversation - B1-B2 | Intermediate Level

4.9 $

Jan. 01 Thu , 18:00 USA

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Description

In this session, we will discuss open offices and how they affect people at work. You will learn about the advantages and disadvantages of open office layouts, including teamwork, communication, privacy, and concentration. By the end, you will be able to share your opinion on whether open offices are a good idea or a bad idea and explain your reasons clearly in English.

Session Activities

Question 1: What’s your favorite thing about your current workspace?

Question 2: Have you ever had trouble concentrating because of coworkers?

Question 3: Do you think teamwork is easier in open offices? Why or why not?

Question 1: Someone asks you to share your desk in an open office. How do you answer politely?

Question 2: A coworker is eating smelly food near you. How do you handle it politely?

Question 3: You feel stressed because of noise in the open office. What can you do to relax?

Question 4: A new employee joins your open office. How do you welcome them?

Question 5: Your team wants to play music in the office, but it distracts you. What do you do?

Question 6: Your manager wants everyone to sit together, but you like quiet. What do you say?

Question 7: You want a short break from people. How can you politely tell your coworkers you need a moment?

Flow of work

how smoothly tasks and communication move.

Behind closed doors

happening in private

Clutter

A lot of things in a messy or disorganized way.

Ambient

The background atmosphere or surrounding environment, often sound or light.