Hey there !
New Year’s Eve is just around the corner, bringing with it a time for self-reflection and goal-setting. Whether you enjoy making resolutions or simply reflect on your goals, now is the perfect time to look ahead. And, if one of your goals is to improve your English, we have got something special for you - useful expressions, phrasal verbs and a brand-new video to help you stay on track in 2025.
New Year, New Words
Setting resolutions is one thing. Sticking to them is another. Here are 10 expressions and phrasal verbs to help you talk about resolutions like a pro:
to stick to
(to continue doing something despite difficulties)
to fall back on
(to rely on something/someone when plans go wrong)
to give up on
(to stop having hope or belief in someone/something)
to work towards
(to make an effort to achieve a goal)
to follow through on
(to complete something that was started)
to set out to
(to begin a task or goal with a clear plan)
to get around to
(to finally do something after delaying it)
to cut back on
(to reduce the amount of something)
to make up for
(to compensate for something lost or missed)
to hold yourself to
(to commit to your own promises or standards)
Learning English is a common New Year's resolution, but what if you are making mistakes without realising it?
Our latest YouTube video, 5 Surprising Mistakes Blocking Your English Fluency, is here to help. Whether you are tackling grammar, pronunciation or motivation, this video breaks down common mistakes many language learners make and offers actionable tips.
Let’s make 2025 the year you crush your resolutions!
Benjamin & Cami