Focus and Distraction
What does it mean to “lose focus”?
To stop concentrating or paying attention.
What does get used to or get accustomed to mean?
To gradually become comfortable with something.
Rewrite: “We all know that people get distracted easily.”
As we know, people get distracted easily.
Which “get” phrase means to clarify or correct a misunderstanding?
Get something straight.
Name two ways to “avoid distractions” at work.
e.g Turn off notifications; find a quiet space.
What does it mean to get something right?
To do something correctly.
Rewrite: “The report shows that distractions lower productivity.”
As shown in the report, distractions lower productivity.
What’s the difference: get at vs. get rid of?
"Get at" means to imply something; "get rid of" means to eliminate something.
Complete: “When I __________, I put my phone on silent.”
get focused
Choose the correct option: “I finally ___ what he was trying to say.” (get at / get rid of / get something straight)
get at
Rewrite: “Scientists reported that most people check their phones often.”
As reported by scientists, most people check their phones often.
Use three vocabulary items from today’s lesson in a logical sentence.
Example: I got interrupted by a call, lost focus, and couldn’t get something right.
What’s the difference between “stay focused” and “get focused”?
“Stay focused” means continue focusing; “get focused” means start concentrating.
Define: “get blown away by” something.
To be extremely impressed or amazed by something.
Rewrite: “I mentioned earlier that attention span is important.”
As mentioned earlier, attention span is important.
Rewrite: “The report showed that noise decreases focus.” Use an “as” phrase.
As shown in the report, noise decreases focus.
What’s the difference between distraction and interrupt?
A distraction is something ongoing that pulls your focus; an interruption is a sudden break.
What’s the meaning of “get the go-ahead”?
To receive permission to do something.
Rewrite: “The experiment demonstrated that noise causes mistakes.”
As demonstrated by the experiment, noise causes mistakes.
Rewrite with a phrase using get: “I became used to working late.”
I got accustomed to working late.