Why do we procrastinate? ⏲️ 6 Minute English

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Why do people procrastinate? We’ll hear from a comedian who likes to leave their work until the last minute, and as usual, we’ll be learning some new English vocabulary as well. ❓❓❓ This week's question: According to recent research by DePaul University in Chicago, what percentage of people procrastinate so much that it interferes with their day-to-day life? a) 10 percent b) 20 percent c) 30 percent Listen to the programme to find out the answer. Vocabulary: ✔️ procrastination - delaying doing things that must be done until later, often because they are boring, difficult or unpleasant ✔️ without a shadow of a doubt - used to emphasise that you are completely certain of something ✔️ under pressure - feeling stressed or anxious because of having too much to do ✔️impulsive - acting suddenly and instinctively, without thinking about the consequences of your actions ✔️gratification - feeling of pleasure and satisfaction ✔️oodles of (something) - a very large amount of (something pleasant) [Cover: Getty Images] You can download the transcript and audio for this programme here: 👉 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2023/ep-230216 More 6 Minute English episodes: ⭐ Doomscrolling: Why do we do it? 👉 https://youtu.be/WsKg6HsoDaw ⭐ The hidden life of buffets 👉 https://youtu.be/8p7HytjrKj4 ⭐ Songwriting 👉 https://youtu.be/X5YjfOKBffU ⭐ 3-D printers 👉 https://youtu.be/uAhFY8oGSZs ⭐ Are opinion polls accurate? 👉 https://youtu.be/hfNU4h38Iis ⭐ United

Published 2023-02-16 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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