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Speaking review: all lessons

Six rounds that revise what we have covered, then Recording #2. Use the language box in each round and answer every question aloud.

Recording #2: My plans for the next month

Compare it with Recording #1 later and listen to the progress.

Talk for two to three minutes about your plans for the next month. Do not stop to correct yourself.

  1. Where you are now. What have you done recently, and what is your workload like? I have… I am responsible for…
  2. Your priorities. What are you going to do, and what is your top priority? I am going to… The deadline is…
  3. Possible problems. What could go wrong, and what will you do? If … happens, I will…
  4. A story. Tell us about something that went wrong last month. While I was… suddenly… in the end…
  5. Imagine. What would you do differently if you had more time? If I had…, I would…
Language to choose from

Words: schedule, deadline, workload, priority, postpone, glitch, obsolete

Phrases: fit in, swamped, meet a deadline, top priority, stick with, it keeps

Phrasal verbs: focus on, keep up with, let go of, get it done, break down into, get around to, find out, give up

Prepositions: responsible for, rely on, aligned with, impact on, key to, committed to, adapt to

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