Time flies, and it is vital to know how to manage it. So today, I will give you three more points to consider regarding the use of time when learning English. I hope you like it. And with a point of view story, you will learn grammar in context

without memorizing any boring rules. Before we get started, go to my website, speakenglishpodcast.com slash podcast to get the transcript for free.

Number one, look for situations with few distractions.

If there's one thing I'm guilty of, it's spending too much time on the Internet.

I have a lousy excuse,

that I do it to get inspired

to make new episodes of the podcast. As I say, it's a lousy excuse.

Ideally, you want to be in a situation with few distractions. But sometimes that's difficult, we always carry our cell phones with us.

In my case, I have found a good solution, walking. When you move, it becomes uncomfortable to look

at your cell phone. So, it's a good option to be able to listen

to something without getting distracted. You just let yourself go while listening to your English

lessons.

Also, when you move, more blood gets into your brain and it stays more active.

So, I recommend that you find an activity or situation where the level of distraction is low to spend more time listening.

Maybe you can take long walks while listening to your lessons.

Number two, try the one-minute challenge.

I'll tell you a secret.

Often, I don't do things because I think it's going to take me too long.

It's something I need to get better at.

For example, lately, I've been reading on and off.

Recently, I was waiting for a friend in a coffee shop.

I knew she could arrive at any moment.

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