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Nov 2024
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Learn English While Tackling Toxic Produ...

Hilary Platt
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Have you ever felt like you’re working hard but never quite catching up? That might be toxic productivity at play. Today while we listen & learn English we discover how to say no and manage expectations to avoid overcommitting yourself.

Did you know that most English conversations use just 500 common English words? If you focus on these words you will see a huge improvement in your English fluency! check out our Most Common 500 English Words Course: https://adeptenglish.com/language-courses/500-most-common-words-course/

So what if working harder on your English isn’t the answer? Maybe the secret lies in working less and listening more. By the end of this lesson, you will know how to spot the signs of toxic productivity in your own life.


"Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax." Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX


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