ID de réservation
18580603
Quand ?
24th November 2025
Horaire ?
13:30pm - 14:00pm
Notes
EngooMaterialsDaily News - Simple Tips to Manage a Busy Workday
General English Video series Word on the Street Big Meal Scene 1
Business Situations
Discussing daily routines at work
Managing time and prioritizing tasks
Talking about stress and productivity
Sharing tips with colleagues
Subject / Topic
Time management and productivity in the workplace
Balancing tasks and breaks during a busy day
Language Functions
Giving advice: “You should take short breaks.”
Expressing habits: “I usually start with emails.”
Asking for suggestions: “What’s the best way to…?”
Agreeing/disagreeing politely: “That works for me, but…”
Vocabulary
Prioritize, deadline, multitasking, schedule, break, focus, productivity
Stress, relaxation, routine, efficiency, workload
Phrases / Expressions
“Let’s set priorities for today.”
“I need to meet the deadline.”
“Taking a short walk helps me focus.”
“How do you manage your workload?”
Grammar Focus
Present simple for routines: I start work at 9.
Adverbs of frequency: always, usually, sometimes, never
Imperatives for advice: Take a break, Drink water
Modal verbs: should, must, can
Pronunciation
Word stress: productivity, prioritize, efficiency
Intonation for giving advice vs. asking questions
Linking sounds in fast speech (meet_the_deadline)
Other Activities
Role-play: two colleagues sharing tips for managing a busy day
Listening: short video clip (Word on the Street – Big Meal Scene 1) to practice comprehension
Speaking: group discussion on personal strategies for time management
Progress
Marie can now use vocabulary related to time management
Give and ask for advice politely
Talk about daily routines with confidence
Feedback
Strengths: clear pronunciation, good use of present simple
Needs improvement: expand vocabulary on productivity, practice modal verbs in advice-giving
Homework
Reading: Engoo Daily News – Simple Tips to Manage a Busy Workday