This glossary can help you prepare for the IELTS writing tasks related to the Work at home in Work.
advantage:
noun
A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favourable or superior position.
Example:Another advantage is that you have the possibility to work for companies in other countries through the use of the internet.
arrangement:
noun
The action, process, or result of arranging or being arranged.
Example:Perhaps the ideal arrangement would be to spend part of the working week in an office with colleagues, and part of the working week at home, with a certain amount of flexibility and comfort.
colleague:
noun
A person with whom one works in a profession or business.
Example:This has all become possible since the birth of the internet and smartphones, which enable workers to be in constant contact with their colleagues and clients all over the world.
comfortable:
adjective
(especially of clothes or furnishings) providing physical ease and relaxation.
Example:Working from home is also more comfortable - you can take a break whenever you need.
flexibility:
noun
Ability of a joint or series of joints to move through an unrestricted, pain-free range of motion.
Example:The main advantage is that it gives workers more flexibility in their working lives.
globally:
adverb
In a way that relates to the whole world.
Example:Therefore, people can apply for jobs globally as well as locally.
interaction:
noun
Reciprocal action or influence.
Example:Without this social interaction, many people might feel very lonely.
internet:
noun
A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities, consisting of interconnected networks using standardized communication protocols.
Example:Another advantage is that you have the possibility to work for companies in other countries through the use of the internet.
sociable:
adjective
Willing to talk and engage in activities with other people; friendly.
Example:Travelling to work and working in an office with others can be a very sociable activity which many people enjoy, especially if they live on their own.
travel:
verb
Go from one place to another, typically over a distance of some length.
Example:Whilst some people still travel to their place of work each day, others have the option to work from home.
advantage:
noun
A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favourable or superior position.
Example:Another advantage is that you have the possibility to work for companies in other countries through the use of the internet.
arrangement:
noun
The action, process, or result of arranging or being arranged.
Example:Perhaps the ideal arrangement would be to spend part of the working week in an office with colleagues, and part of the working week at home, with a certain amount of flexibility and comfort.
colleague:
noun
A person with whom one works in a profession or business.
Example:This has all become possible since the birth of the internet and smartphones, which enable workers to be in constant contact with their colleagues and clients all over the world.
comfortable:
adjective
(especially of clothes or furnishings) providing physical ease and relaxation.
Example:Working from home is also more comfortable - you can take a break whenever you need.
flexibility:
noun
Ability of a joint or series of joints to move through an unrestricted, pain-free range of motion.
Example:The main advantage is that it gives workers more flexibility in their working lives.
globally:
adverb
In a way that relates to the whole world.
Example:Therefore, people can apply for jobs globally as well as locally.
interaction:
noun
Reciprocal action or influence.
Example:Without this social interaction, many people might feel very lonely.
internet:
noun
A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities, consisting of interconnected networks using standardized communication protocols.
Example:Another advantage is that you have the possibility to work for companies in other countries through the use of the internet.
sociable:
adjective
Willing to talk and engage in activities with other people; friendly.
Example:Travelling to work and working in an office with others can be a very sociable activity which many people enjoy, especially if they live on their own.
travel:
verb
Go from one place to another, typically over a distance of some length.
Example:Whilst some people still travel to their place of work each day, others have the option to work from home.
advantage:
noun
A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favourable or superior position.
Example:Another advantage is that you have the possibility to work for companies in other countries through the use of the internet.
arrangement:
noun
The action, process, or result of arranging or being arranged.
Example:Perhaps the ideal arrangement would be to spend part of the working week in an office with colleagues, and part of the working week at home, with a certain amount of flexibility and comfort.
colleague:
noun
A person with whom one works in a profession or business.
Example:This has all become possible since the birth of the internet and smartphones, which enable workers to be in constant contact with their colleagues and clients all over the world.
comfortable:
adjective
(especially of clothes or furnishings) providing physical ease and relaxation.
Example:Working from home is also more comfortable - you can take a break whenever you need.
flexibility:
noun
Ability of a joint or series of joints to move through an unrestricted, pain-free range of motion.
Example:The main advantage is that it gives workers more flexibility in their working lives.
globally:
adverb
In a way that relates to the whole world.
Example:Therefore, people can apply for jobs globally as well as locally.
interaction:
noun
Reciprocal action or influence.
Example:Without this social interaction, many people might feel very lonely.
internet:
noun
A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities, consisting of interconnected networks using standardized communication protocols.
Example:Another advantage is that you have the possibility to work for companies in other countries through the use of the internet.
sociable:
adjective
Willing to talk and engage in activities with other people; friendly.
Example:Travelling to work and working in an office with others can be a very sociable activity which many people enjoy, especially if they live on their own.
travel:
verb
Go from one place to another, typically over a distance of some length.
Example:Whilst some people still travel to their place of work each day, others have the option to work from home.