Today, many teams work in different places. Some people work from home. Others are in the office. This is called hybrid work. We often use online calls. It is important to communicate clearly. Let's learn about remote work communication.
Online Meeting
Ayşe: Hi Can! Are you online? We need to start the meeting.
Can: Yes, I am. I am connecting now. My connection is a bit slow today.
Ayşe: No problem. We can wait. Are you using your microphone? We cannot hear you clearly.
Can: Oh, sorry! I think I am muted. Let me check. Yes, I was muted. Can you hear me now?
Ayşe: Yes, perfectly! Can you screen share the report? We need to see the numbers.
Can: Of course. I am sharing it now. Are you seeing my screen?
Ayşe: Yes, we see it. Thank you. We will give you feedback after the presentation. Some of us are remote today. Others are here. It is a hybrid meeting.
Can: Great. I am working from home. My camera is on. I am ready.
Ayşe: Excellent. Let's begin.
remote
/riːˈmoʊt/
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hybrid
/ˈhaɪbrɪd/
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mute
/mjuːt/
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screen share
/ˈskriːn ʃɛər/
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connection
/kəˈnɛkʃən/
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microphone
/ˈmaɪkrəfoʊn/
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camera
/ˈkæmərə/
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online
/ˈɒnlaɪn/
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| Grammar | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Present Continuous | I am working remotely today. | Action happening now |
| Adverb of Manner | He speaks very clearly. | How an action is done |
| Modal (Can) | Can you hear me? | Ability or request |
| Modal (Should) | You should check your connection. | Advice |
| Modal (Have to) | We have to use our cameras. | Obligation |
Practice
Choose the correct words or phrases.
I from home today.
How should I speak?
you please mute your microphone?
My colleague cannot hear me. What should I do?
Can you the presentation?
My internet is very slow. What is the problem?
You turn off your camera if your bandwidth is low.
Our company has a mix of office and home work. What kind of work is this?