Procrastination

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This lesson contains 12 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 1 video.

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Today/goals
  • Practice listening by watching a TED Talk
  • Improve our vocabulary
  • Learn about procrastination

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Procrastination

Slide 3 - Mind map

procrastination [proh-kras-tuh-ney-shuhn]
noun

the act or habit of procrastinating, or putting off or delaying, especially something requiring immediate attention.

"She was smart, but her constant procrastination led her to be late with almost every assignment."

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procrastinate [proh-kras-tuh-neyt]
verb 

to put off till another day or time; defer; delay.

"I have a big test tomorrow, should I start
studying or should I turn on Netflix and just
procrastinate?"


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Procrastinator [proh-kras-tuh-neytor]
noun
A person who delays or puts things off

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Do you procrastinate?

Slide 7 - Open question

What is a TEDx Talk?
TED Conferences LLC (Technology, Entertainment, Design) is an American media organization that posts talks online for free distribution under the slogan "ideas worth spreading". 

The speakers are given a maximum of 18 minutes to present their ideas in the most innovative and engaging ways they can.

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Slide 10 - Video

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