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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In today\u2019s fast\u2011paced digital world, email has become an essential tool for communication. Yet the constant flow of messages can feel overwhelming, leaving many people drained and less productive. This growing challenge highlights the need to rethink how we manage our inboxes and balance technology with well\u2011being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s read the article together to explore why this issue is becoming more common and discover practical ways to address it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/mailstrom.co\/articles\/why-email-fatigue-is-a-growing-problem-and-what-can-be-done-about-it<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does \u201cto whittle something down<\/strong>\u201d? “To whittle the volume down<\/strong> to zero can take hours or even days.<\/em>” Use it in your own sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What is the meaning of the expression “nagging feeling<\/strong>“? “Plus, there’s that nagging feeling<\/strong> of leaving something undone.
    <\/em>” Use it in your own sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does \u201ctrouble brewing<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cIf your staff is doing that, there’s a different kind of trouble brewing<\/strong>.<\/em>\u201d Use it in a sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. How does the constant flow of emails affect your daily productivity?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. In what ways can email communication be both helpful and overwhelming?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Why do you think people feel stressed when their inbox is full?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. What strategies have you tried (or heard of) to manage email overload?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. How might email fatigue impact teamwork and collaboration?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      B2 – Upper Intermediate In today\u2019s fast\u2011paced digital world, email has become an essential tool for communication. Yet the constant flow of messages can feel overwhelming, leaving many people drained and less productive. This growing challenge highlights the need to rethink how we manage our inboxes and balance technology with well\u2011being. 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