Module 4

Productivity vs Procrastination

Task 1

Look at the meme. Can you relate to it?

Task 2. Pre-listening

Today we are going to listen to a podcast about productivity and procrastination. To talk about these concepts, we can use some phrasal verbs and idioms. Match the phrase with its meaning.

Speaking

Discuss the questions containing the phrases with a partner.

1) Have you put any plans on ice recently?
2) Have you ever shied away from doing anything difficult?

3) How do you feel when you are starting out on something new?

4) Do you think jumping in at the deep end is a good idea when learning a new language?

5) What is a tell-tale sign that someone is a procastinator?

Listening

Listen to the podcast and write down the symptoms of procrastination.

Productivity and Procrastination.mp4

Work in groups and discuss the symptoms. Do you have one of them?

Homework: Time-eaters

Monitor your everyday activities during the next week and try to find those that "eat" your time leading you to procrastination.

Fill in the table below.

Time-eaters

Task 1. Time-eaters

At home you were supposed to track your activities and find those that "eat" your time. Now present your insights to the class.

Task 2. Role-play

Let's revise the time management techniques studied in the previous lessons and show knowledge in practice. Divide into pairs and role-play these 3 scenarios.

Homework: Midterm preparation

Next 2 classes we are going to have a midterm test. Let me remind you of the tasks that will be checked:

Time-management book review
Passion audit
Secret task

Make sure that all the assignments are uploaded to the Google disk.

To find out more about a Passion audit, visit the "Forbes website":

Do What You Love: But First Find Out What That IsThe passion audit reveals the overt and covert tasks that bring meaning to us. It also helps identify which tasks deplete us and if continued doing on a full-time basis, might lead to burnout.

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