Speaking Activity: Plan Your Work Day
Level: A2 (Pre-Intermediate)
Type: Speaking practice
Topic: Time Management
Student: Individual adult learner
Scenario
You are starting a new job. You are very busy and need to plan your day. Your teacher is your new
co-worker. Talk to them and decide:
- What is most urgent?
- What can wait?
- What time will you do each task?
You only have time for 4 tasks today!
Task List
Read the tasks. Choose 4 you will do today. Then decide when you will do them.
Task Notes
Answer 20 emails Some are urgent
Have a meeting with your boss Scheduled for 2 PM
Create a weekly schedule Takes 30 minutes
Call an unhappy customer Must be done today
Organize your desk Not urgent
Take a break and eat lunch Important for your energy
Help a new co-worker They need training
Finish a sales report Due by 5 PM
Check social media Not work-related
Useful Phrases
- My priority is...
- This is urgent because...
- Let's do this after lunch.
- We can move this to tomorrow.
- I'll add it to my to-do list.
Follow-up Questions
1. What did you choose as your top priority? Why?
2. What tasks are not urgent?
3. How can you save time at work?
4. Do you think you are good at time management?
Extra Challenge (Optional)
Can you think of one more task to add to the list? What is it, and is it urgent?