English Listening Practice: Office vs. Home Office – Which is Better? | English Podcast

Описание: Welcome back to Focus on Dialogue! In this extended 6-minute episode, Lucas and Olivia dive deep into the ultimate workplace debate of 2026:
The traditional office vs. the freedom of working from home.

Whether you are a "Home Office Lover" or an "Office Regular," this conversation will help you master the vocabulary of the modern professional world.

🏠 The Comfort of Home: Olivia explains how she saves time on commuting and boosts her focus in her own quiet space.
🏢 The Office Energy: Lucas shares why he finds professional "mindset" and spontaneous social "micro-moments" essential for career growth.
⚠️ Hidden Challenges: Learn about the "Proximity Bias" and how being invisible to your boss might affect your promotions.
📱 Digital Fatigue: Discover the reality of "Zoom Fatigue" and how to set healthy boundaries when your home becomes your office.
🌍 The Future of Work: A look into the "Digital Nomad" lifestyle and why work is now a "thing you do," not just a "place you go."

Are you more productive on your sofa or at a desk in the city? Tell us your story in the comments below!

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Word / Phrase Phonetic /Definition
Commute /kəˈmjuːt/ The journey between one’s home and their place of work.
Distraction /dɪˈstrækʃn/ A thing that prevents someone from giving their full attention to a task.
Productive /prəˈdʌktɪv/ Achieving or producing a significant amount or result.
Hybrid Model /ˈhaɪbrɪd ˈmɑːdl/ A flexible work structure where employees split time between home and office.
Blurry /ˈblɜːri/ Lacking a clear outline; difficult to distinguish.
Mindset /ˈmaɪndset/ The established set of attitudes or mental state held by someone.
Proximity Bias /prɑːkˈsɪmɪti ˈbaɪəs/ The tendency for leadership to favor employees who are physically present.
Burnout /ˈbɜːrnaʊt/ Physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress.
Micro-moments /ˈmaɪkroʊ/ Small, unplanned social interactions that build workplace trust.
Digital Nomad /ˈdɪdʒɪtl ˈnoʊmæd/ Someone who earns a living working online while traveling the world.




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