In this 6 Minute English programme, hosts Georgina and Neil discuss the world of work and the concept of flexible working. They delve into the changing nature of office work, the impact of the pandemic on work flexibility, and the importance of balancing work and personal life.
Today’s movie
6 Minute English from BBC Learning
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8E8DQnmd4zs
Listening Quiz
Let’s test your knowledge with a quiz question from the video:
Q1: According to data from the OECD, workers from which country work the longest hours?
Q2: What is the right that employees in the UK have had for the last 14 years regarding working flexibility?
Q3: What does ‘bias’ refer to in the context of the discussion?
Q4: What does being ‘active fathers’ imply according to Sarah Jackson?
Q5: What is the key to achieving equality at home and in the workplace according to the hosts?
Vocabulary
Let’s review some key vocabulary from the discussion: