Topic: Telecommuting

Source: http://eslreadinglessons.com/telecommuting.htm

Words: Regular, Wake, Experience, Improvement, Support, Development,

Cheap, Benefit, Morale, Reduce, Transportation, Gain, Concern, Gain

For most people, a regular work day means waking up, eating breakfast, driving
to the office, working for about 8 hours and then driving back home. But not all
workers have this experience. Many people work from their homes. This kind of
work is called telecommuting or telework. A person who telecommutes is called a
telecommuter.

Improvements in technology, specifically networking technology, helped support

the development of telework. As communications technology became cheaper
and more powerful, telecommuting became popular.

Both companies and individuals can benefit from telework. One benefit for
companies is that it can save money. It can also help improve morale. This is
because employees become happier. If employees are happier, they are likely to
be better workers. This is good for the company. As for individuals, they can save
money by reducing their transportation costs. They also gain time because they
do not have to go to the office every day.

Even though there are many benefits to telework, there are also some problems.
The biggest concern employers have about telecommuting is lack of control. If the
employee is not in the office, managers don't know what they are doing.

Discussion points:

1. What is Telecommuting or Telework?

2. What are the benefits of Telecommuting?
3. What are the problems with Telecommuting?

Grammar exercises:

1. Explain the usage of “Because” and “Even though”. Practice with new
sentences
2. Explain the usage of preposition “For”. Practice with new sentences

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Picture Exercise: Telecommuting

Source: http://www.milner.com

Questions:

1. What is this picture showing?

2. If you are given a chance, will you like to work from home? Give your
reasons.

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