BUSINESS RESULT INTERMEDIATE UNIT 3 "Free time and leisure"

Summary

The video script discusses the importance of work-life balance, with individuals sharing their strategies for maintaining it. They work regular hours, often leaving on time, and make the most of their leisure time with hobbies such as sports, theater, cycling, swimming, and socializing. Annual leave is valued, with many taking full advantage of their 28 days to travel, spend time with family, and engage in cultural activities. The script highlights a range of pastimes, from amateur theater to learning new skills like ice skating and playing the ukulele, showcasing a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle.

Takeaways

• 🕒 The speaker values a good work-life balance and tries to work from 9:00 to 5:00, leaving on time to engage in after-work activities.
• 🏃 Running after work has helped the speaker to maintain a better work-life balance by ensuring they leave work on time.
• 💼 The speaker finds time for hobbies and interests outside of work, emphasizing the importance of a balanced lifestyle.
• 🌴 Annual leave in Germany starts at 25 days and increases with maturity, with the speaker currently having 28 days of annual leave.
• 🏖 The speaker takes five weeks of annual leave, planning to use it for vacations and long weekends throughout the year.
• 🍽️ Outside of work, the speaker enjoys sports, dining out, exploring new restaurants, reading, and socializing with friends.
• 🎭 Participation in a local amateur theater group is one of the speaker's hobbies, involving rehearsals and performances.
• 🚴 The speaker has a passion for sports, particularly cycling, swimming, and running, and enjoys spending time outdoors.
• 🎵 Musical theater, acting, and singing are hobbies the speaker is involved in, participating in shows with a local company.
• 🎿 The speaker and their spouse enjoy traveling and skiing, indicating a love for adventure and leisure activities.
• 👵 The speaker mentions having grandchildren, suggesting family is an important part of their life outside of work.
• 🎭 Hobbies include being part of a local theater group, learning to ice skate, mountain bike racing, playing the ukulele, and ballet.

Q & A

What is the speaker's typical work schedule?

The speaker tries to work from 9:00 to 5:00 and leave on time.

How has the speaker improved their work-life balance?

The speaker has started running after work, which encourages them to leave on time for their activities.

What is the speaker's annual leave entitlement in Germany?

The speaker has 28 days of annual leave, which is typical for someone more mature in their career in Germany.

How does the speaker plan to use their annual leave?

The speaker plans to take one long holiday in the summer, another holiday in the winter, and time off at Christmas, including long weekends.

What activities does the speaker enjoy doing outside of work?

The speaker enjoys sports, jogging by the River Rhine, cycling, swimming, eating out, exploring new restaurants, reading, meeting friends, socializing, and attending cultural events like the opera or concerts.

Does the speaker have any involvement in local theater?

Yes, the speaker is part of a local amateur theater company, participating in shows and rehearsals.

What is the speaker's hobby related to ice skating?

The speaker is learning to ice skate and has recently started learning to skate backward, which was a dream of theirs.

What musical instrument is the speaker learning to play?

The speaker is learning to play the ukulele.

Does the speaker have any interest in mountain biking?

Yes, the speaker enjoys mountain bike racing.

How does the speaker's interest in ballet fit into their lifestyle?

The speaker does a little bit of ballet, although it's not clear how frequently or in what context.

How does the speaker manage to balance their work and leisure activities, especially with grandchildren?

The speaker implies that having grandchildren takes up a significant amount of time, but they still find ways to engage in hobbies and pastimes, suggesting a good balance is maintained.