| Level: | Topic: | Speakers: | Length: |
| easy | everyday activities | man and woman | 01:20 |
Pre-Listening Exercise
What is your daily schedule? What time do you wake up and go to work or school? What do you do when you get home? What time do you go to bed?
Idioms
“burn the candle at both ends” = work to excess that affects your physical and emotional well-being
“It’s just not wise to burn the candle at both ends; it’s just impossible to work full time, go to school, and spend time with family.”
“work one’s tail off” = work very hard
“I have to work my tail off just to pay my rent.”
Listening Exercise
A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.
Vocabulary Practice
Do the vocabulary quizzes using the words from the conversation for more practice:
Post-Listening Exercise
Now, discuss your own typical schedule for a weekday and a weekend. What activities do you usually do with family and friends?
Online Investigation
Search online for at least two mobile apps or daily planners that you can use of a mobile phone. How much are they? What are their features?