Listening week ten

Why work doesn't get done at work

This is our last listening class before the exam. What aspect of the assessment did you most struggle with in the formative?
What feedback did you get from your teacher about where you need to improve?

Where do you go when you really need to get work done?
Do you have any experience of working in open plan areas?
What is your most common distraction?
If you were a manager of a large company, would you make sure everyone was in the office together during the day,or would you let them work from wherever they liked?
- What would be the pros and cons of both of these approaches?
In which of the places shown below would you be most productive?

Check the meaning and pronunciation of the following lexis:
- What do you typically do in the mornings?
- I ask people what their favourite movie is, and then I dig a little deeper.
- Dave pulled me aside to ask a question.
- Where do people get long stretches of uninterrupted time to themselves?
- I hate sharing an office with Marjorie because she's so disruptive.
Watch the lecture and take notes. You will then answer some comprehension questions and write a short summary of part of the lecture.

Turn over your notes so that you can't see them. Speak to your partner:

Now, using your notes, complete the questions on the handout that your teacher will give you.

Exchange papers with a partner, then watch the talk again with the transcript to check your answers.

In your group:

Which of the remedies suggested by the speaker do you think would be most effective for allowing work to get done at the office?
The speaker talks about the negative impacts of managers, meetings and interruptions. What counter arguments can you think of to his claims?

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