Describe something you do that saves time – IELTS speaking part 2 and 3
Describe something you do/changed that saves you time
You should say:
What it is
When you started doing it
How you implemented it
And explain how you feel about it
“Wasting time, especially when i need to really hit the books, or work on an assignment with a deadline is something I can say I’ve honestly had a big problem with over the years,mainly because of the distractions caused by my mobile phone, and the many social media apps. I often racked my brains on how to best deal with the problem as it was really interfering with my studies, and causing me to waste time that I’d never get back. However, one of my classmates who also had a similar problem recently recommended an app to me, which he absolutely swears by, and told me how it has helped him so much.
The app in question is called Forest, and the main idea, as well as setting it up is as easy as pie. You open the app, and say you want to plant a tree,and then you put the phone down. If you lift your phone or open another app after this your tree will die. However if you can last 25 minutes, your tree will live, and you can then aim to build a whole forest.
As simple as this app is, I’ve found it to be a massive help in saving time, as well keeping me from wasting valuable time scrolling through pointless social media posts, or watching dumb ass videos on tiktok . It has definitely made me become more productive in my studies, and I now get my assignments finished on time, without having to stay up all night burning the midnight oil. This very simple app has really been a godsend and I would have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone who finds it difficult to manage their time.
Thank you…”
Idioms
- To hit the books
To hit the books simply means to study.
“I have an important exam next week, and need to spend the weekend hitting the books.”
- To rack one’s brains
To rack one’s brains means thinking for very long and hard about something, to come up with a decision or solution.
“We racked our brains trying to come up with a good idea on how to raise money for a local charity.”
- As easy as pie
If something is as easy as pie, it means that it’s very simple or easy.
“She was very happy about her maths exam, and found all the problems as easy as pie to solve.”
- To burn the midnight oil
This means to stay up working/studying very late into the night.
“I have my final exams coming soon, and will need to burn the midnight oil for the next week.”
- A godsend
If we say something is a godsend, it means something, someone or an event that is extremely helpful.
“After a long hot summer, the rain was a godsend for the farmers.”
Describe something you do/changed that saves you time – Part 3
What are some examples of different ways people can save time?
“I think there are quite a few ways in which people can save or organise their time better. One great way to do this is to create a daily schedule, and stick to it, which can eliminate wasting time on trivial matters.
Another surefire fix is to get rid of any distractions in your work area, in particular your mobile phone, which has to be one of the greatest distractions and cause of time wasting in the world today.
What’s more, people can take advantage of the digital world we live in today, as well as all the benefits it has to offer. For instance we can set up bill paying options online without the need to go outside to take care of it. It’s also possible today to do most of our shopping online, and have the goods delivered to our doors, which again is a great time saver.”
Do you think that technology can help us to save time?
“Yes, I certainly do, and I think in this day and age we should embrace all it has to offer and reap the benefits. As I already mentioned we can take advantage of technology to save time by shopping online, as well as setting up billing options.
On top of that there are now many different digital apps which can be used to cut out distractions which cause us to waste a lot of time.
It’s also a pretty simple thing to set up a digital schedule on our phones or computers, and receive notifications or reminders to help us stick to our schedule.
What’s more technology now allows many people to work from home, which really cuts out the need to commute to the office every day, which is a massive time saver.”
Do you think it’s important for children to learn the value of time?
“Yes, personally I believe it’s extremely important for children to learn the value of time, and I think it’s vital for their future success. Everybody needs to learn that time waits for no one, and really is a precious commodity.
Furthermore, I think that a child who is aware of time, and how to manage it will be more successful in completing tasks on time, as well as having an advantage in their future education.
What’s more, children today have been born into the digital age, where there are so many distractions, so I believe it’s extremely important for them to learn the value of time from a young age.”
Do you think that successful people are often better at managing time than others?
“Wow! I’ve never really thought about this, but I would guess they must be. I think successful people usually treat time as something very precious, and a very valuable asset, which should never be wasted, and to become so successful, must be able to manage their time efficiently.
As well as that, successful people I think normally keep a very tight schedule, and I guess always remain focused on the tasks ahead.
On top of that, I believe that most successful people must be good at delegating, which can free up more time for them to concentrate on more important things.”
More links to part 2 and part 3 example answers
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