Important Note: Este mini-curso no es para estudiar — es para empezar a hablar.

A1–A2 LEVEL

📘 Vocabulary (A1–A2)

Read the word, meaning, and example.

job – work that you do to earn money
Example: I like my job, but sometimes I feel tired.

break – a short time when you stop working
Example: I take a break when I feel stressed.

retire – to stop working because of age
Example: People retire when they are older.

travel – to go to different places
Example: Many young people want to travel before working again.

save – to keep money for later
Example: I save money for the future.

📖 Reading (A1–A2)

Many young workers are taking “micro-retirement.” This means they stop working for a short time. They want to relax, travel, or try new activities. Some people feel stressed because life is expensive and wages are low. Young workers say they don’t want to wait until they are old to enjoy life.

📝 Questions

1. What is micro-retirement?

2. Why do some young workers stop working for a short time?

3. Why don’t young people want to wait until they are old?

✔ Answers

1. It is stopping work for a short time.

2. To relax, travel, or try new things.

3. Because they want to enjoy life now.

🗣️ Speaking Questions (A1–A2)

Ahora es tu turno de hablar.

👉 Entra en WhatsApp y envía 1 audio respondiendo a las preguntas within 5 minutes.
Puedes:

• Leer tu respuesta escrita

• Usar palabras clave

• Improvisar directamente

📩 Recibirás correcciones y feedback personalizado de tu coach.

No pasa nada si cometes errores. Para eso estás aquí.

*Envía tu audio a tu profe en WhatsApp.*

15 Personal Questions

1. Do you like taking breaks from work or study?

2. Would you take a micro-retirement?

3. Do you think young people need more rest?

4. Do you enjoy traveling?

5. Do you save money for the future?

6. Is work sometimes stressful for you?

7. Would you stop working for a short time to relax?

8. Do you know anyone who took a long break?

9. Would you travel during a micro-retirement?

10. Do you feel tired after working a lot?

11. Do you think breaks help you learn or work better?

12. Would you return to your job after a long break?

13. Is life expensive in your country?

14. Do you want to enjoy life while you’re young?

15. Do you think micro-retirement is a good idea?

*Elige tu nivel:*

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B1–B2 LEVEL

📘 Vocabulary (B1–B2)

Read the word, meaning, and example.

sabbatical – a long, planned break from work
Example: Some companies allow employees to take a sabbatical.

cost of living – the price of basic things like food and housing
Example: The cost of living is rising faster than wages.

flexibility – the ability to change easily
Example: Young workers want more flexibility in their careers.

burnout – extreme tiredness from work
Example: Many people take breaks to avoid burnout.

📖 Reading (B1–B2)

Micro-retirement has become popular among younger workers who feel that traditional retirement is too far away. With rising living costs and slow wage growth, many feel that waiting until their 60s is unrealistic. Micro-retirement offers a chance to reset, travel, or develop new skills. Unlike formal sabbaticals, micro-retirement is self-directed and often unpaid. Critics worry that it may affect future pensions, but supporters argue that well-being now is more valuable.

📝 Questions

1. Why do some workers choose micro-retirement?

2. How is micro-retirement different from a formal sabbatical?

3. What do supporters of micro-retirement believe?

✔ Answers

1. Because retirement feels too far away and life is stressful.

2. A micro-retirement is informal and usually unpaid.

3. That well-being now is more important.

🗣️ Speaking Questions (B1–B2)

Ahora es tu turno de hablar.

👉 Entra en WhatsApp y envía 1 audio respondiendo a las preguntas within 5 minutes.
Puedes:

• Leer tu respuesta escrita

• Usar palabras clave

• Improvisar directamente

📩 Recibirás correcciones y feedback personalizado de tu coach.

No pasa nada si cometes errores. Para eso estás aquí.

*Envía tu audio a tu profe en WhatsApp.*

15 Personal Questions

1. Would you ever consider taking a micro-retirement?

2. Do you think it’s risky to leave a job temporarily?

3. How much does the cost of living affect young workers?

4. Do you know anyone who has taken time off to travel?

5. Would a micro-retirement help you avoid burnout?

6. Do you prefer formal sabbaticals or informal breaks?

7. How does pressure at work affect your motivation?

8. What would you do if you had six months off?

9. Would taking time off affect your career goals?

10. Do you think companies should offer paid breaks?

11. Why do people want flexibility in their work life?

12. Is micro-retirement realistic in your country?

13. How important is financial stability to you?

14. Could micro-retirement improve mental health?

15. Do you think this trend will grow in the future?

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C1–C2 LEVEL

📘 Vocabulary (C1–C2)

Read the word, meaning, and example.

reassess – to evaluate something again
Example: Many young workers take breaks to reassess their life goals.

sustainability – the ability to maintain something over time
Example: Some argue that long-term career sustainability requires regular breaks.

disillusionment – disappointment caused by unmet expectations
Example: Economic challenges create disillusionment among young professionals.

📖 Reading (C1–C2)

The rise of micro-retirement reflects a deeper cultural shift. Younger generations question whether the traditional career path—work for decades, retire at 65—is still viable. Economic instability, stagnant wages, and global crises have accelerated this mindset. For many, taking intentional breaks is a form of self-preservation. Critics argue that these choices may jeopardize pensions and long-term security. However, supporters contend that sustained productivity is impossible without periodic renewal. Ultimately, micro-retirement represents a reimagining of work-life sustainability.

📝 Questions

1. What cultural shift does micro-retirement represent?

2. Why do younger workers question traditional retirement?

3. What argument do supporters make?

✔ Answers

1. A shift toward redefining career and life balance.

2. Because economic instability makes traditional retirement uncertain.

3. That long-term productivity requires periodic renewal.

🗣️ Speaking Questions (C1–C2)

Now it's your turn to speak.

👉 Open WhatsApp and send 1 audio file answering the questions within 5 minutes.

You can:

• Read your written answer

• Use keywords

• Improvise directly

📩 You will receive corrections and personalised feedback from your coach.

It's okay if you make mistakes. That's why you're here.

Send your audio file to your teacher on WhatsApp.

15 Personal Questions

1. How do you personally view micro-retirement as a life strategy?

2. Does economic uncertainty influence your long-term planning?

3. What philosophical reasons might justify taking extended breaks?

4. How does micro-retirement challenge traditional work culture?

5. Could short-term breaks improve long-term productivity?

6. How do generational values shape approaches to retirement?

7. Is micro-retirement financially sustainable for most people?

8. Could employers integrate structured breaks into career models?

9. Does micro-retirement empower workers or create instability?

10. How does digital work influence the feasibility of breaks?

11. What role does mental health play in these decisions?

12. Are pensions still a reliable long-term safety net?

13. How does global uncertainty shape career expectations?

14. Should governments adapt to new retirement attitudes?

15. Is micro-retirement a trend or a long-term cultural evolution?

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