Working from home
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1Read
Three years ago, working from home was a rare privilege for most office workers in India. Today it is a normal part of life for millions, especially in IT and services.
The advantages are obvious: no commute, more time with family, and the freedom to work from a hometown instead of an expensive city. For many Malayalis, it has meant moving back to Kerala while keeping a Bangalore salary.
But there are costs. Days blur into evenings. Younger employees miss the learning that happens by sitting next to experienced colleagues. And not every home has a quiet room or a reliable internet connection.
The likely future is a mix: two or three days in the office, the rest at home. The real question is not where we work, but how we stay connected while we do it.
2Vocabulary
3Questions
4Summary activity
Summarise the article in 4 sentences: two advantages, two costs.
5Speaking challenge
Speaking challenge
Give your opinion on working from home, 1 minute.
Say it out loud. Nobody is listening — that’s the point. Mistakes are allowed.