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Conversation Advance · Module 18 · Unit 87

Social Media and Mental Health

C2 Proficient

Learning Objectives

Today, you will explore time management and discover useful words and expressions for everyday situations.

Discussion

Direction: Answer these questions.
  1. Do you struggle to manage your time effectively?
  2. What is the most common reason you procrastinate?
  3. Do you find it hard to log off when you are busy?

New Words & Expressions

Direction: Listen and repeat these words with your teacher.

  • Prioritize

    verb

    /praɪˈɔːrəˌtaɪz/

    Meaning:To designate or treat something as more important than other things.

    I need to prioritize my school projects.

    Real Life Tip:

    A key skill taught in American education.

  • Productive

    adjective

    /prəˈdʌktɪv/

    Meaning:Achieving or producing a significant amount or result.

    Today was a very productive day.

    Real Life Tip:

    Often associated with being successful.

  • Put off

    phrasal verb

    /pʊt ɒf/

    Meaning:To postpone or delay.

    Do not put off your chores until the weekend.

    Real Life Tip:

    A common synonym for procrastination.

  • Against the clock

    idiom

    /əˈɡenst ðə klɒk/

    Meaning:In a great hurry, as if racing against time.

    I was working against the clock to finish the report.

    Real Life Tip:

    Used to describe high-pressure scenarios.

  • Slacker

    slang

    /ˈslækər/

    Meaning:A person who avoids work or effort.

    I do not want to be a slacker during this project.

    Real Life Tip:

    Can be used playfully or insultingly.

Conversation

Direction:

  • Listen carefully as your teacher reads the conversation aloud.
  • Role-play the conversation with your teacher
David and Olivia help a young neighbor improve their time management skills.
  • David
    I see our neighbor always seems to be working against the clock.
  • Olivia
    I think he struggles to prioritize his assignments.
  • David
    Exactly. He tends to put off his work until the last possible minute.

Q&A

Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
  1. What does David notice about their neighbor?
  2. What does Olivia think the neighbor needs?
  3. How do they plan to help the neighbor?

Exercise

Direction: Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence, then read it aloud. Each question gives you 5 Points.

  1. What is a slacker?

  2. What does prioritize mean?

  3. Do not put ____ your work.

  4. I am working ____ the clock.

  5. productive / be / I / want / to

  6. my / I / tasks / prioritize

Ask Your Teacher

Direction: Ask your teacher these questions.
  1. How do you prioritize your day?
  2. What techniques keep you productive during busy weeks?
  3. Why do we often put off important tasks?

Your Time To Speak

Direction: Answer using the language you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
  1. How do I avoid becoming a slacker when I am tired?
  2. What is the best way to stop working against the clock?
  3. How do I prioritize when everything seems important?
  4. How can I become more productive with limited time?
  5. Is it okay to put off minor tasks sometimes?
  6. How do I create a realistic daily schedule?
  7. What do I do when I feel like a slacker?
  8. How do I stay motivated to be productive?
  9. Why is time management important for success?
  10. How do I help others improve their time management?
Olivia
He is not a slacker, he just needs some guidance on planning.
  • David
    We should show him how to be more productive with his schedule.
  • Olivia
    That is a great idea. We can share our own planners with him.
  • David
    Perfect. Helping each other is what this neighborhood is for.
  • Olivia
    I agree. Let us invite him over for a planning session.