Guided listening
Unit 8 · Donner son opinion — Follow the text while it is read at natural speed over soft background music.
Follow the highlighted line with your eyes and your inner voice. Let the music carry the rhythm.
Collègue
À mon avis, le télétravail devrait rester la norme.
In my opinion, remote work should remain the norm.
Katia
Je suis d'accord en partie, mais il y a des inconvénients.
I partly agree, but there are drawbacks.
Collègue
Lesquels, par exemple ?
Which ones, for example?
Katia
D'abord, l'isolement. Ensuite, les nouveaux employés apprennent moins vite.
First, isolation. Then, new employees learn more slowly.
Collègue
C'est vrai, mais on gagne du temps de transport.
That's true, but you save commuting time.
Katia
Certes. C'est pourquoi je propose un modèle hybride, trois jours au bureau.
Certainly. That is why I suggest a hybrid model, three days at the office.
Collègue
Ce serait un bon compromis, en effet.
That would indeed be a good compromise.
Katia
En conclusion, l'équilibre me semble plus réaliste que l'extrême.
In conclusion, balance seems more realistic to me than an extreme.