EOI B1/B2 Mediación. Model 3: Summarising from Spanish to English .

🏛️ EOI WRITTEN MEDIATION TASK – LEVEL B1 & B2

🖥️ TOPIC: Working in an Office or Working from Home

Context: Your friend Lisa from Ireland has been offered two job options in Spain — one working in an office, and the other from home. She’s read two short Spanish articles about both work styles, but she doesn’t understand Spanish very well. You’ve read them and now need to explain the main ideas and give her your advice.

🕐 Write between 70–90 words (B1) or 90–110 words (B2).💡 Don’t translate word-for-word — summarise the ideas and add your opinion naturally.

Texto 1 – Teletrabajo: flexibilidad y comodidad

Trabajar desde casa ofrece muchas ventajas. Permite organizar el tiempo con más libertad, evitar los atascos y pasar más horas con la familia. Además, muchas personas dicen que se concentran mejor en un ambiente tranquilo.Sin embargo, puede ser difícil separar la vida laboral de la personal, y algunas personas se sienten solas o menos motivadas. También es necesario tener buena conexión a internet y un espacio adecuado para trabajar sin distracciones.

Texto 2 – Trabajo en oficina: equipo y ambiente social

Ir a la oficina ayuda a mantener una rutina clara y favorece el trabajo en equipo. Es más fácil comunicarse con los compañeros y compartir ideas. Además, muchas empresas ofrecen actividades y espacios sociales que hacen el día más agradable. Por otro lado, los desplazamientos diarios pueden ser cansados y costosos. Los horarios son más fijos y hay menos flexibilidad para combinar el trabajo con la vida personal.

✉️ TASK

Write an email to Lisa, summarising the main points of both texts and giving your personal opinion about which option seems better.

💬 MODEL ANSWER (B1 – 88 words)

Hi Lisa, I’ve read about both options. Working from home is very flexible and helps you save time and money. You can organise your schedule and spend more time with your family. But sometimes it’s hard to separate work and personal life, and it can feel lonely. Office work is more social, and you can talk easily with your colleagues, but commuting every day can be tiring. I think a mix of both would be ideal — some days at home and some in the office.

💬 MODEL ANSWER (B2 – 106 words)

Hi Lisa, both options have their pros and cons. Working from home gives you freedom, comfort, and better time management. It’s perfect if you’re disciplined, but it can also be isolating and make it harder to switch off from work. Office work, on the other hand, provides structure and social contact. You can share ideas, learn from others, and feel part of a team, though commuting can be stressful. In my opinion, the best solution is a hybrid system — combining flexibility with teamwork. It keeps motivation high and allows a healthy work-life balance.

🧭 TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL MEDIATION (B1–B2)

LEVEL	✅ DO	❌ DON’T	USEFUL LANGUAGE
B1	Use short, clear sentences. Mention both options. Give one reason for your choice.	Don’t copy Spanish words. Don’t write too much detail.	“The first option is…”, “It’s better because…”, “I think the best choice is…”
B2	Use connectors and richer vocabulary. Show contrast and reasoning.	Don’t translate literally or mix too many ideas.	“Although / However / In contrast / Personally, I’d recommend… / It depends on…”

Structure tips:

1. ✉️ Greeting + reason for writing

2. 💬 Summarise both options briefly

3. 💡 Give your opinion and reason clearly

Useful connectors:

• On the one hand / On the other hand / However / While / Personally I think / In the end

Useful vocabulary:

• flexibility – routine – teamwork – isolation – motivation – commute – balance – schedule – remote work – hybrid model