Thinking in English 38. New Year's Resolutions! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
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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