Intro
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2. Read and Prepare - Read the introduction and prepare to hear the audio.
Did you know that the Latin word for “tomorrow” is “cras”? Therefore, when we procrastinate, we plan to do something tomorrow instead of today. But there’s a problem with this. If we always procrastinate on projects, then we never finish our projects. If we never finish our projects, we start to feel overwhelmed. How can we change this? Should we make a to-do list? Should we prioritize?
There is another way to be productive. In the 1980s, an Italian man told the world about a new time management method. This method helps many people stop procrastinating and stop feeling overwhelmed. It’s very simple to use the Pomodoro Method. First, set a timer, and start working. When the timer goes off, you must stop working and take a break. Working in intervals can help your mind recuperate faster.
Marni is overwhelmed, and Andy thinks he has a good solution. Listen to this English lesson to hear Andy explain why he likes the Pomodoro Method.
Dialog
1. Listen and Read - Listen to the audio and read the dialog at the same time.
2. Study - Read the dialog again to see how the vocab words are used.
Marni: Andy, I am just so overwhelmed. I have so much to do, and I just don’t feel productive, ever.
Andy_H: Marni, Marni, Marni, Marni. I have got the solution for you. It’s called the Pomodoro Method.
Marni: The Pomodoro Method? Do tell!
Andy_H: It’s this time management system where you use intervals and breaks. You can actually manage all of your work and take enough time for you to recuperate. It helps you not procrastinate and still be as productive as possible.
Marni: Interesting.
Andy_H: The Pomodoro Method started with a guy in Italy who would put his kitchen timer, which looked like a tomato… Pomodoro Method… and he would set his timer to twenty-five minutes.
Marni: Okay.
Andy_H: He would work for those twenty five minutes straight, as hard as he could. The second the timer went off, he would take a break for about five to ten minutes.
Marni: Even if you’re in the middle of something, you just cut it off, and you take your break.
Andy_H: Take your break.
Marni: And that helps you be more productive.
Andy_H: Well, if you don’t take your break, you’re just going to get overwhelmed. Your work is going to start to suffer. If you force yourself to take your break, you might think of something that could help you prioritize all of your tasks and help you get through your to-do list.
Marni: Well, I will try anything. I’m sold.
Andy_H: Alright! Pomodoro it is.
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Discussion
Marni has a problem. She has so many things to do, and she feels very overwhelmed! Because Andy is Marni’s friend, he wants to help her feel more productive. He tells her about the Pomodoro Method. If Marni uses this time management system, Andy hopes she will feel more relaxed about her to-do list. But what is the Pomodoro Method?
The Pomodoro Method is a special way of working. Instead of working for hours straight, Marni should set her timer and then start working. When the timer ends, she must take a break for a few minutes to recuperate from working. By working in intervals, Marni won’t procrastinate on projects, and she won’t feel so overwhelmed. Marni is ready to start using this idea!
Do you often procrastinate at school or at work? What are the secrets to being more productive in life?
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