Tim Cook's Calendar: A Day Built Backwards
Grammar: discourse markers & connectors
A Level 4 English lesson exploring business.
What's in this lesson
A Level 4 (upper intermediate) ESL lesson on business, practising discourse markers & connectors. The worksheet has a reading, target vocabulary and discussion questions.
From the reading: Tim Cook's Calendar: A Day Built Backwards
Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, has said in interviews that he wakes up at around 3:45 a.m. and reads customer emails before most people have opened their eyes. He has also said that he reaches the gym by 5 a.m. His day, in other words, is planned backwards from a few fixed points, and everything else has to fit around them. For his executive assistants, that rhythm is both a gift and a constant challenge.
Vocabulary
- book
- delayed
- protect
- time
- at
- before
- by
- for
Discussion questions
- Who manages your time best?
- Is being busy a good sign?
- What would you never cancel?
Tim Cook's Calendar: A Day Built Backwards
Grammar: discourse markers & connectors
What's in this lesson:
Full lesson plan with reading, grammar, vocabulary, and discussion.
Sign up to access full lesson plans
Start with a free trial — 5 lesson generations included
Get Started Free