🎯 Goal: Talk about typical work routines
Teacher shares first: "My typical day: I start at 9am with standup, then deep work until lunch. Afternoons are usually meetings. How about you?"
Discuss naturally: What does your typical workday look like? When are you most productive? What takes up most of your time?
| Phrase | Example |
|---|---|
| I usually start my day with... | "I usually start my day with checking emails and Slack" |
| I spend most of my time... | "I spend most of my time writing code and debugging" |
| I try to avoid... | "I try to avoid scheduling meetings before 10am" |
| By the end of the day, I... | "By the end of the day, I do a quick review of tomorrow's tasks" |
| I've gotten into the habit of... | "I've gotten into the habit of taking a walk after lunch" |
Teacher asks about student's typical workday, productivity habits, and work-life balance
Sample Questions:
- Walk me through your typical Tuesday
- How do you manage interruptions and context switching?
- What's your ideal work environment?
- How do you stay focused during long coding sessions?
- What tools/apps do you use daily?
Scenario 1: Too Many Meetings
You have 6 hours of meetings per day. Only 2 hours left for actual coding. How do you handle this?
Scenario 2: Burnout Warning Signs
You've been working 10-hour days for 3 weeks. You're exhausted. What changes do you make?
Scenario 3: Balancing Deep Work vs Collaboration
Your team wants you available on Slack all day. But you need focus time. How do you negotiate this?
Final discussion:
- What's one work habit you want to improve?
- Which phrase will help you describe your workday better?
Write about your ideal workday (200-250 words). Include: morning routine, peak productivity time, breaks, and end-of-day ritual. Use 3+ phrases from today.