MAKING PLANS

(3.1)
YOU NEED THIS TIME TO COMPLETE YOUR INTERNSHIP (12 MONTHS)

JOB INTERVIEW

1. WHAT ARE YOUR STRENGTHS?

 I AM A RESPONSIBLE PERSON. / I AM RESPONSIBLE / HONEST /

HARDWORKING / PUNCTUAL / PROACTIVE / CREATIVE / SOCIABLE /
RELIABLE , DIPLOMATIC, THOROUGH (PAY ATTENTION TO DETAILS),
SELF DISCIPLINE ETC.

 RELIABLE: A PERSON YOU CAN TRUST. HARDWORKING, PUNCTUAL,

DISCIPLINE, ORGANIZED, PLANNER.
 PERSON WHO ORGANIZES VERY WELL
PLANNER? THEIR FUTURE ACTIVITIES./SCHEDULE.

TALKATIVE / SOCIABLE / ATTENTIVE / ORGANIZED / BORING / UNSOCIABLE / NO PUNCTUAL /

RESPONSIBLE / PUNCTUAL / PLANNER. DISORGANIZED / PROCRASTINATOR /

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 Who is a planner / procrastinator?
My homework’s deadline is in two My homework’s deadline is
weeks but I’ll start to do it right now. tomorrow but I’m going to surf the
I love doing my tasks ahead of net a moment and then I’ll start to do
time…I never put it off! it.

A B
 Who is a planner / procrastinator?
My homework’s deadline is in two My homework’s deadline is
weeks but I’ll start to do it right now. tomorrow but I’m going to surf the
I love doing my tasks ahead of net a moment and then I’ll start to do
time…I never put it off! it.

A B

PLANNER PROCRASTINATOR
Well, I think I’m a (planner/ procrastinator) because

a) I prefer to (prioritize/plan) my tasks because …

b) I like to have everything under control because…
c) I tend to do things on time / just on time because…
Use the highlighted phrases in your answers…

TO MEET A DEADLINE
TO DO THINGS AHEAD OF TIME
TO LEAVE THINGS UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE
TO GET STARTED
TO PUT OFF
TO GET DISTRACTED
TO WASTE TIME
TO USE TIME WISELY
TO GET THINGS DONE
TO PRIORITIZE TASKS
TO MULTITASK (-)

A: What can you tell me about question 1?

B: well, I think I generally (do things ahead of time) because …
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Meet a deadline Comply a deadline
Do things ahead of time Do things in advance
Leave things until last minute Do jobs just before they need to be done
Get started Begin a job
Put off Delay (a job) = postpone
Get distracted No pay attention to the things you are supposed to
be doing
Waste time Spend time doing things that aren’t important
Use your time wisely Be careful with your time
Get things done Complete task
Prioritize tasks Put jobs in order of importance
Multitask Do lots of different jobs at the same time
MULTITASK
 HOMEWORK: RECORD YOURSELF AND
SPEAKING YOUR PARTNER THE ANSERS OF THESE
WORK IN PAIRS QUESTIONS. (DEADLINE ON SUNDAY
23RD AT 8 PM)
 HOMEWORK: RECORD YOURSELF AND
YOUR PARTNER THE ANSERS OF THESE
QUESTIONS. (DEADLINE ON SUNDAY
23RD AT 8 PM)

1. The last time I left something until the last minute

was (when I was … / last year when I…)

2. Actually yes, I have a job to do however I put it off

because … . I plan to do it (next week etc)

3. Well, when I am working I usually get distracted by

(my cell phone because I check it all the time/ by my
partner / by …)

4. Definitely yes, because it is a good way to (organize /

remember / etc…)
I don’t think so / at all / actually no because …
USE OF GET
Last weekend, I hanged over with my
friends. We went window shopping
first but there were some items on
sale so I got a pair of jeans.

GOT
a) stole
b) bought
c) saw
 OBTAIN
RECEIVE
GET
BUY
ARRIVE

GET (BORED) BECOME

GET ON CONTINUE
 OBTAIN

PHRASAL ADVERB

RECEIVE

BECOME
(=ARRIVE)
BUY

GET SOMEWHERE
(=BECOME) = ARRIVE

(=CONTINUE)
REVIEW
 Who is a planner / procrastinator?
My homework’s deadline is in two My homework’s deadline is
weeks but I’ll start to do it right now. tomorrow but I’m going to surf the
I love doing my tasks ahead of net a moment and then I’ll start to do
time…I never put it off! it.

A B

PLANNER PROCRASTINATOR
 LET’S
REMEMBER

TO MEET A DEADLINE
TO DO THINGS AHEAD OF TIME
TO LEAVE THINGS UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE
TO GET STARTED
TO PUT OFF
TO GET DISTRACTED
TO WASTE TIME
TO USE TIME WISELY
TO GET THINGS DONE
TO PRIORITIZE TASKS
TO MULTITASK
 LET’S
REMEMBER

PLANNER PROCRASTINATOR
*PLAN HIS/HER DAY *ARRIVE ON WORK ON TIME
*ENSURE EVERYTHING IS UNDER *LOOK STRESSED
CONTROL *LEAVE THINGS UNTIL THE LAST
*LIKE TO BE ORGANIZED MINUTE
*ARRIVES EARLY (IN TIME) *PUT OFF (difficult jobs)
*DO THINGS AHEAD OF TIME *GET DISTRACTED EASILY
*GET STARTED (on difficult job) *WASTE TIME
*USE TIME WISELY *MULTITASK
*GET THINGS DONE
*PRIORITIZE TASKS
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FROM MY POINT OF VIEW, I WOULD PREFER TO …
TO MY MIND, I ‘ D PREFER TO …
IN MY PERSONAL OPINION I WOULD LIKE TO…
AS FAR AS I UNDERSTAND I PREFER TO …
IN MY OPINION I …
I THINK I …
IF YOU ASKED ME THAT I WOULD SAY THAT I WOULD PREFER TO ..
UNDERLINE FUTURE STRUCTURE SENTENCES:

KENNA This evening a friend of mine’s coming over.

We’re eating at my house.
I’m going to try out a new pasta recipe.
And then we’re going to the movies to see that new Argentinian movie.

LAURIE Javier?
JAVIER Uhhh… I don’t really know.
I’ll see how I feel.
I might go out or I might just stay at home and relax.
I told you, I really don’t like to plan
 1 I’m going to try out a new pasta To talk about the future when you have no specific plan
recipe. or you make the decision at the moment of speaking.
(instant decision)
2 This evening a friend of mine’s When you are not decided or sure what the plan is.
coming over.
3 I might go out or To talk about definite plans or arrangements that have
I might just stay at home and already been made.
relax.
4 I’ll see how I feel. To talk about a plan or intention. You have decided
what you want to do this but you may not have made
the arrangements.

Arrangement: Plan that you have decided and

organized with another person. (definite future plan)
 Will
going

For future plans or intentions. For instant decisions at the time of speaking.
(no plan or arrangement done)
Not: I’m going to (go) to Madrid next week
Usually used: I think / I don’t think …

Might

For future plans, arrangements have been made. We are unsure what the plan is.

Time expression is usually specified. (next week, etc) Do you think you might come over later?
HOW AN INSTANT
DECISION BECOMES A
PLAN?
Tom says:
I can’t stand this terrible toothache…
I think I will visit the dentist INSTANT DECISION

Uhm, I might go to the clinic or I NOT SURE WHAT

might go to the hospital. I’m not sure! THE PLAN IS

2 hours later
Ok, I made a decision. FUTURE PLAN
I am going to visit the dentist. (it was decided
previously)
The dentist knows I am visiting him
PLAN +
tomorrow at noon. (tom called the dentist) ARRANGEMENT
LET’S REMEMBER!!!
 Will
going

For future plans or intentions. For instant decisions at the time of speaking.
(no plan or arrangement done)
Not: I’m going to (go) to Madrid next week
Usually used: I think / I don’t think …

Might

For future plans, arrangements have been made. We are unsure what the plan is.

Time expression is usually specified. (next week, etc) Do you think you might come over later?
We might
great
I’ll
LOCKDOWN
PAIR WORK: CONVERSATION (TO DO)
WRITING
 WHAT ARE THEY
AND
WHAT DO THEY HAVE IN
COMMON?
I’ve gone to the dentist
I’ll be back at 4 pm

Please, can you call

Patricia…

I hope you enjoyed …

Your dinner …

Can you pick us up…

We’ll see you later.
Are you hungry?
Meet me for lunch at Pavarotti’s at 1 pm
Rx

Going to Elton John concert

Get you/want a ticket?
Tonya

Pete (won’t) can’t come to dinner.

Call him (back) at (195)
Jayne

Sorry, I can’t go to movies tonight because

I have too much work
I hope you enjoy the movie / it
Bess
I’m going away this weekend
Please, water the plants
THX

Today movies in my house.

Movies today!!!
Want to come?
PS

Sorry for missing the meeting

YAN…