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Sep 2025
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Don’t Put It Off! 📝 English Vocabulary ...

BOB THE CANADIAN
About this episode

In this English lesson you’ll learn useful phrases and expressions we use when talking about procrastination and doing things late. I’ll explain what it means to procrastinate, to put something off, to do something at the last minute, and many other natural phrases.

You’ll hear real-life examples like renewing a passport too late, not changing lanes soon enough to make an exit, or dragging your feet when you don’t feel like cleaning the house. These phrases will help you understand everyday English conversations and describe your own habits more clearly.

We’ll also look at common words and expressions connected to deadlines and time pressure, such as cutting it close, to waste time, and to run out of time.

By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to talk about procrastination with confidence and recognize these expressions when native speakers use them. Don’t put it off! Watch the video now and practice your English today!

I hope you enjoyed this English lesson about procrastination and deadlines. Have a great day!

Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Py-Lhuoh4Ms or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Procrastination"

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