This week the Thinking in English Community is talking about productivity!
We all want to make better use of our time, whether we’re studying English, working, or trying to achieve personal goals. But what does it really mean to be productive? Is it about getting more done, managing your time better, or simply focusing on the things that matter most?
In this conversation club, we’ll discuss our daily habits, how we deal with distractions, what motivates us to keep working, and whether it’s possible to be productive without burning out. It’s also a great opportunity to practice talking about routines, work, study, and personal goals in English.
Here are 10 conversation questions to get you talking about productivity, focus, motivation, and building better habits!
The Thinking in English Conversation Club takes place every TUESDAY and THURSDAY at 12pm, 6pm, and 24pm UK time!
You can find more details on how to participate here!
Conversation Questions:
- Do you find it easy or hard to stay focused during the day?
- What time of day are you most productive: morning, afternoon, or evening?
- Do you use a planner or to-do list?
- What is your favorite way to take a break when you feel tired or unproductive?
- How do you stay motivated when you don’t feel like working?
- How do you deal with distractions while working?
- Do you believe that having a clean workspace makes you more productive?
- Can being too focused on productivity sometimes lead to burnout?
- “Work smarter not harder”: What do you think of this quote?
- Make Your Own Questions!
Vocabulary
- Focused (Adjective): Concentrating on a task without being distracted.
- Productive (Adjective): Able to accomplish a lot of work or tasks efficiently.
- To-do list (Noun): A list of tasks or things that need to be done.
- Break (Noun): A short period of rest or relaxation between work or activities.
- Motivated (Adjective): Having a strong desire or drive to do something.
- Distractions (Noun): Things that take attention away from the task at hand.
- Workspace (Noun): The area where you work, including your desk and environment.
- Burnout (Noun): A state of physical or mental exhaustion caused by excessive work or stress.
- Smarter (Adjective): More efficient or effective in achieving a goal, often with less effort.
Resources
Conversation Club Times
12pm Conversation Club Around The World
- London, United Kingdom Tue/Thur at 12:00 BST
- Mexico City, Mexico Tue/Thur at 05:00 CST
- Bogota, Colombia Tue/Thur at 06:00 COT
- Santiago, Chile Tue/Thur at 08:00 CLST
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Tue/Thur at 08:00 BRT
- Rome, Italy Tue/Thur at 13:00 CEST
- Warsaw, Poland Tue/Thur at 13:00 CEST
- Istanbul, Turkey Tue/Thur at 14:00 TRT
- Taipei, Taiwan Tue/Thur at 19:00 CST
- Tokyo, Japan Tue/Thur at 20:00 JST
18pm Conversation Club Around The World
- London, United Kingdom Tue/Thur at 18:00 BST
- Mexico City, Mexico Tue/Thur at 11:00 CST
- Bogota, Colombia Tue/Thur at 12:00 COT
- Santiago, Chile Tue/Thur at 14:00 CLST
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Tue/Thur at 14:00 BRT
- Rome, Italy Tue/Thur at 19:00 CEST
- Warsaw, Poland Tue/Thur at 19:00 CEST
- Istanbul, Turkey Tue/Thur at 20:00 TRT
- Taipei, Taiwan Wed/Fri at 01:00 CST
- Tokyo, Japan Wed/Fri at 02:00 JST
24:00pm Conversation Club Around The World
- London, United Kingdom Wed/Fri at 00:00 BST
- Mexico City, Mexico Tue/Thur at 17:00 CST
- Bogota, Colombia Tue/Thur at 18:00 COT
- Santiago, Chile Tue/Thur at 20:00 CLST
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Tue/Thur at 20:00 BRT
- Rome, Italy Wed/Fri at 01:00 CEST
- Warsaw, Poland Wed, Wed/Fri at 01:00 CEST
- Istanbul, Turkey Wed/Fri at 02:00 EEST
- Taipei, Taiwan Wed/Fri at 07:00 CST
- Tokyo, Japan Wed/Fri at 08:00 JST
Model Answers & Vocabulary
To help you prepare for the Thinking in English conversation club this week, I have created vocabulary lists and some model answers.
The model answers are split into intermediate, upper-intermediate, and advanced level responses. Hopefully this will give you an idea on the differences in quality between intermediate and advanced responses, and perhaps inspire your own answers to these questions!
B1 (Intermediate)
Model Answers
Vocabulary
B2 (Upper Intermediate)
Model Answers
Vocabulary
C1 (Advanced Level)
Model Answers
Vocabulary
See you all at this week’s conversation club!
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