B2 UNIT 1 Life skills video SUBTITLES

Summary

In this video, Deanna, a university lecturer, discusses time management with students after they took a quiz. She offers practical advice, such as prioritizing tasks, creating timetables, and using timers to balance study and leisure. Deanna also encourages students to seek help from teachers, use study buddies, and invest in tools to manage their time better. The students share their struggles with balancing work and hobbies, finishing tasks early, and finding useful time management resources. Deanna's tips aim to help them achieve a balanced and productive approach to their studies.

Takeaways

• 🎤 The speaker, Deanna, is a university lecturer who helps students with study skills.
• 📝 Some students took a time management quiz, and they shared their reflections on their performance.
• 🎶 One student struggles to balance study time with hobbies like music, writing, and radio, and seeks advice on time management.
• 📋 The lecturer advises the student to prioritize tasks and create a timetable to balance study and leisure.
• 👥 Another student did well on the quiz but wants to know more about study buddies.
• 📚 The lecturer explains that study buddies can help students focus, understand concepts, and clarify their own perspectives.
• ⏳ A student who submits work early asks for advice on balancing work and leisure.
• ⏲️ The lecturer suggests prioritizing tasks and using a timer to manage time more effectively.
• 📅 A student asks about tools or resources for time management, and the lecturer recommends consulting teachers and using timers for focused study sessions.
• 📖 The lecturer emphasizes the importance of setting time limits for study and incorporating breaks to achieve better results.

Q & A

What is Deanna’s role and how does she help students?

Deanna is a university lecturer who helps students improve their study skills, including time management.

What was the purpose of the time management quiz mentioned in the transcript?

The time management quiz was given to students to assess their current skills in managing their time effectively.

What advice does Deanna give to a student struggling with time management due to hobbies?

Deanna advises the student to prioritize their tasks based on importance and create a timetable to allocate specific time for both studies and leisure activities.

How does Deanna suggest students prioritize their tasks?

She suggests identifying which tasks are more important and completing those tasks first before moving on to less critical ones.

What benefit do study buddies provide according to Deanna?

Study buddies help students focus on their study materials, understand difficult concepts, and gain insights into their own thinking and understanding.

What time management issue does a student who hands in work early face?

The student may spend too much time on their work, indicating an imbalance in their time management, possibly at the cost of leisure time.

What two strategies does Deanna suggest for better time management?

Deanna recommends prioritizing tasks based on the time needed to complete them and setting a timer to limit the amount of time spent on each task.

What tools or resources does Deanna suggest for improving time management?

She suggests asking teachers for guidance, using websites and books from the library, and using a timer, such as on a mobile phone, to manage work sessions and breaks.

What is Deanna’s tip for using a timer to improve productivity?

She suggests setting a timer for 30 minutes of work followed by 5-minute breaks, which can help improve productivity while also allowing time for other activities.

What is Deanna’s overall advice for achieving balance between studies and personal life?

Deanna emphasizes the importance of effective time management through task prioritization, setting realistic time limits, and making use of breaks to balance studies and leisure.