2020 is almost over! What a strange and unforgettable year it has been! In this episode, we are going to look at New Year’s resolutions. And if you listen until the end, I will give you some suggestions for English learning related New Year’s resolutions that you can try yourself!

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VOCABULARY LIST

To alter (v) - to change something, usually slightly, or to cause the characteristics of something to change

We’ve had to alter some of our plans

To socialise (v) - To spend time when you are not working with friends or with other people in order to enjoy yourself

I tend to not socialise with my colleagues

resolution (n) - a promise to yourself to do or to not do something

I made a resolution to give up chocolate

trait (n) - a particular characteristic that can produce a particular type of behaviour

His sense of humour is one of his better traits

Cliché (n) - a saying or remark that is very often made and is therefore not original and not interesting

People always use cliches in job interviews

unachievable (adj) - an unachievable task, ambition, etc. is one that is impossible to achieve

It may be an unachievable goal, but you set your targets as high as you possibly can

spontaneously (adv) - in a way that is natural, often sudden, and not planned or forced

Hundred of people spontaneously appeared at the house for a party

satisfied (adj) - pleased because you have got what you wanted, or because something has happened in the way that you wanted

Some people are never satisfied!

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