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Conversation Intermediate · Module 19 · Unit 92

Balancing Work, Study, and Leisure

B2 Intermediate

Learning Objectives

Today, you will focus on reviewing the value of time and learn useful expressions for everyday conversations.

Discussion

Direction: Answer these questions.
  1. What was the most important time lesson for you?
  2. Do you feel more in control of your time now?
  3. What is one thing you will do to stay on top of your tasks?

New Words & Expressions

Direction: Listen and repeat these words with your teacher.

  • Productivity

    noun

    /ˌprɒdʌkˈtɪvɪti/

    Meaning:Output efficiency.

    Higher productivity.

    Real Life Tip:

    Review from Lesson 211.

  • Balance

    noun

    /ˈbæləns/

    Meaning:Equal distribution.

    Better balance.

    Real Life Tip:

    Review from Lesson 212.

  • Valuable

    adjective

    /ˈvæljuːəbl/

    Meaning:Important.

    Valuable time.

    Real Life Tip:

    Review from Lesson 213.

  • Punctual

    adjective

    /ˈpʌŋktʃuəl/

    Meaning:On time.

    Always punctual.

    Real Life Tip:

    Review from Lesson 214.

  • Time is money

    idiom

    /taɪm ɪz ˈmʌni/

    Meaning:Time is precious.

    Remember, time is money.

    Real Life Tip:

    Review idiom from Lesson 211.

Conversation

Direction:

  • Listen carefully as your teacher reads the conversation aloud.
  • Role-play the conversation with your teacher
David and Olivia review how they have changed their approach to time.
  • David
    I am definitely more punctual now.
  • Olivia
    Me too! My productivity has gone up.
  • David
    It is because we found a better balance.

Q&A

Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
  1. What has improved for David and Olivia?
  2. Why does David feel better?
  3. What do they plan to do?

Exercise

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

  1. Which word means on time?

  2. Which word means efficiency?

  3. Time is ____.

  4. I need a work ____.

  5. up / it / keep / let / us

  6. is / valuable / time / very

Ask Your Teacher

Direction: Ask your teacher these questions.
  1. Are you more punctual now?
  2. Do you have a good balance?
  3. Is time money to you?

Your Time To Speak

Direction: Answer using the language you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
  1. Is your productivity high?
  2. Do you value time?
  3. Are you punctual?
  4. Is life a balance?
  5. Do you keep it up?
  6. Are you stressed?
  7. Is it crunch time?
  8. Do you veg out?
  9. Are you a pro?
  10. What is next?
Olivia
Exactly. We stopped wasting valuable hours.
  • David
    And we realized that time is money.
  • Olivia
    I feel so much less stressed now.
  • David
    Me too. Let us keep it up!
  • Olivia
    Absolutely!