Презентация Organising your time. The Pomodoro Technique

Organising your time

The 'Pomodoro Technique'

Match the vocabulary with the correct definition

to go off

a device that makes a sound or shows you when a certain

a timer

amount of time has passed

productivity

to earn or merit something because of what you have done

having good judgement or common sense

‘ to-do’ list

how much is being done or achieved

sensible

a list of things you need to do

to deserve

to start making a noise (as an alarm or signal)

Listen to the radio interview and find out what the 'Pomodoro Technique‘ is. 

Fill in the gaps with the correct word(s)

The Pomodoro Technique is designed to help people work 1___________ and avoid wasting 2_______________. It helps you to get the maximum 3_______________ in the time you have.

First you have to 4_______________each task into steps.

Then you use a 5_______________ to organise your time into intensive work and 6_______________.

You write a list of the things you need to do, 7_________ the timer to twenty-five minutes and start working on the first 8_______________ on your list.

When the timer 9__________ you stop work for 10__________ minutes.

Then you repeat these steps four or five times, 11___________ items on your list as you finish them.

After a few short breaks you can take 12________________.

Listen to the radio interview and… 

Say if the statements are True or False:

The Pomodoro Technique was invented in the 1980s.

Students and workers can use the technique.

True

True

False

The technique is a bit complicated to use.

False

True

You need to break down your tasks into smaller sections.

True

Each break is called a ‘pomodoro’.

False

True

Peter uses an app on his mobile to time himself.

False

True

False

After four or five short breaks you can have a longer break.

False

True

Peter takes less time to do his homework these days.

True

False

False

Do you think the Pomodoro Technique is a good idea? Explain your opinion.