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Today's lesson

In this lesson you will learn a little about New Year’s Day and New Year's Resolutions. You will pick your most important resolution on the survey below and leave a comment in the discussion section.

Focus: listening, reading, writing

Happy New Year

Hi. I would like to take this opportunity to wish my students from around the world, Happy New Year. Enjoy these free classes and make 2011 the year you really learn English
Howie Hayman

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Read the video script

Hi. In the classroom today you will learn a little about New Year’s Day and New Year's resolutions.

New Year's Day is the first day of the year.

On the modern calendar, it is celebrated on January 1st.

New Year's Day is often celebrated with fireworks.

Many people spend time thinking about the previous year.

Still other people think about changes to be made in the New Year.

These changes are called resolutions.

A resolution is a commitment that an individual makes to themselves.

These are a few of the most popular New Year’s resolutions.

Workout and get fit
Pay off debt and save money
Take a trip
Relax more
Get a better education
Get a better job
Drink less alcohol
Quit smoking
Volunteer to help others

An important point to remember.

If you miss one day of your New Year’s resolution, don’t get discouraged.

Simply continue on with your resolution the next day.

Happy New Year.

Until next time.

Watch the New Year's Eve Video

New Year's Eve in Times Square, New York City, New York. This is one of the largest annual gatherings of people in the world on New Year's Eve. To all my students throughout the world....HAPPY NEW YEAR. The following video was filmed on New Year's Eve 2008, and New Year's Day 2009. Try to understand as much of the video as possible. Use a dictionary to look up words you do not understand.

Take the survey and leave a comment

What is your most important New Year's Resolution?

Many people use the New Year as a fresh beginning. A time to make personal changes resulting in a better year. Pick your most important resolution on the survey below and leave a comment in the discussion section.

Posting a comment is GOOD ENGLISH WRITING PRACTICE and the perfect way to express your thoughts. Be sure to include which country you're from in your comment.

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What is your most important New Year's Resolution?

What is your most important New Year's Resolution?