Planning Our Time

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Originally published on September 22, 2022 and last updated on May 8, 2023
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Time is a crucial factor in our daily life. Time is a resource that we need to manage and use properly. We all have 24 hours in a day and we have to use it wisely.

If you want to be successful, you need to use your time wisely. This can be difficult because there are so many distractions in the world, such as social media and video games.

You should spend a lot of time planning out what you want to accomplish during the day. You should also prioritize certain tasks over others so that you will be able to get them done in a timely fashion.

Instructions:
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Useful Vocabulary

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  • wisely (adverb)
  • productive (adjective)
  • timely fashion (phrase)
  • Make the most of (phrase)
  • Plan out (phrasal verb)
  • Mostly (adverb)
  • Distraction (noun)
  • prioritize (verb)

Conversation Questions

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  • Do you think you use your time wisely?
  • How do you organize your day?
  • Do you usually have enough time in the day to get everything done?
  • How important is it to plan your time well when working?
  • What are the consequences of not planning our time carefully?
  • What are the benefits of planning our time well?

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Gregory is a qualified TEFL teacher who has been teaching English as a Foreign Language (ESL) for over a decade. He has taught in-person classes in Spain and to English learners around the world online.