Introduction

In this first section we look at what the sharing economy, or gig economy as it’s also called, really means. We’ll take a look at why the emphasis is on sharing, and what it is that people are sharing.
This economy works slightly differently and so issues like job rights and protection come up. We ask whether or not this is a viable long-term employment solution. But first, let’s have a look at part time jobs for students.

This first section contains 6 steps. Work them through step by step.

Step	Activity
	Introduction	Find out what you already know.
Step 1	Speaking	Answer questions about jobs. Discuss these with a classmate. Tick names of gig economy list. Explain what these organisations do.
Step 2	Watching	Watch a video about the Sharing Economy. Answer questions.
Step 3	Reading	Make a note of five disadvantages of this way of working. Read a text and answer questions in your own words.
Step 4	Words	Choose correct definition of some words from the text. Complete sentences with these words.
Step 5	Grammar	Theory about inversions. Two exercises about inversions.
Step 6	Task	Create with a classmate a sharing economy app for shopping delivery. Brainstorm about ideas.
	Evaluation	Reflecting on what you have learned.

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