Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and tips and do the exercises.
Preparation
Write about your New Year's resolutions for the coming year. Before you start, plan what you are going to include and think about who is going to read it.
My New Year's resolutions
by Darren
I like to start every year with my New Year's resolutions. Then I read them next 1 January and see how well I did!
Here are my resolutions this year.
1. Get fit!!
I say this every year but I hope writing it in public will make it more real. I'm aiming for three runs a week – I think I can do it! I think a fitness tracking app might help me achieve it. Or I could find a running partner. If anyone who's reading this wants to be my partner, let me know!
2. Save 10 per cent of my salary a month
Having no savings is starting to worry me and 10 per cent is realistic. It's not too much, but it's not too little that I won't see it add up. I'll put the money into a special bank account that will make it grow … Actually, I don't know much about that so maybe my next resolution should be to find out how to invest money!!
3. Cook more
I'd like to start inviting friends for dinner and cooking for them. I think once a month is a good plan. By the end of the year I want to have five dishes I can cook really well so people will say, 'Have you ever had Darren's delicious cooking?' Who wants to be my first guest?
Tips
- Before you start a writing task, make a plan. First, write down lots of ideas you could include. Then choose the best and most interesting ones.
- Don't write all your ideas in one section. Make one section for each idea. Write a heading for each section to show the reader what it's about.
- Think about who is going to read the text and choose the style accordingly. For your classmates, use an informal and clear style.
- Keep your reader interested by talking directly to them, e.g. by asking a question.
- When you have finished your writing, read it and check it for mistakes.
I'd like to write about my resolutions for 2025 and I hope by the end of the year I could achieve my goals.
1-self improvement
First of all I strongly want to work on my qualifications and my skills such as speaking English natively, study business administration and enhance my knowledge.
2-get fit
My physical shape is a big matter for me so I'd like to train daily to improve my health state and get a good shape.
3- read books
In fact I'm not a big fan of reading but lately I decided to take the initiative and find out a good book to read and I have a strong desire to continue reading.
New Year Resolution
I’m writing my resolution here. I believe in miracles and I want to attract good circumstances and opportunities. I know that all my dream will definitely come true.
1. Learn English better
I hope when I will learn English better I can get a higher salary. I will have the opportunity to treble the world. And I will meet new friends who live abroad.
2. Save 10 per cent of my salary a month
For me it is important when I have money I feel myself confident because I might help myself and my family.
3. Get fit
In new year I will start doing sports. I like stretching the most because I work in office and move very little. In my opinion this sport suit me best.
Every year I make a list of New Year's resolutions and sometimes I manage to do it, sometimes I don't. Here are my New Year's resolutions!
This is the simplest, I think. Last year I changed the kitchen and now I want to change the wardrobe too because mine is very old and unorganized. Do you know any place where I can buy it?
2. Improve my English
I've already started (in fact I'm here), really, but I don't want to stop doing it. For example, I want to have a conversation with Italki at least once a week. Do you use Italki?
3. Sports (and quitting smoking)
I already do enough sport but in March I signed up for a very tough Nordic skiing race and so I want to get to that moment in a perfect form (and I absolutely have to stop smoking!).
Do you make New Year's resolutions? What will next year's be?
I never really make New Year's resolutions, in fact, this would be my second time in my entire life.
Here are my resolutions for next year:
My New Year’s Resolutions
by Isabel Alvarez
I want to improve my speaking and writing. I will practice speaking for 10 minutes every day, maybe with a friend or by recording myself. I’ll also try to write something in English every week, like a short story or a diary about my daily life.
I want to visit a new country, so I will save part of my allowance or salary every month. I will open a special bank account and only use it for my trip. I’m thinking of going somewhere exciting, like Italy or Spain, because I have always dreamed of traveling to those countries.
I want to cook three new dishes this year. I will start with something simple and practice until it’s perfect. Then, I will invite my family and friends to try my cooking. By the end of the year, I hope people will say, “Wow, you’re a great cook!”
I don't make a specific list with resolutions, but I try to think of general things that I would like to fulfill,
such as for this new year I want to travel to two countries, finish university, improve my English and get a job.
My New Year's resolutions*.
This year my resolutions are focused on personal growth, health and creativity.
1. To lead a healthy lifestyle:
This is a classic resolution, but it's also one that I'm really committed to. My goal is to incorporate more movement into my daily routine. Whether it's a brisk walk or taking the stairs instead of the lift. I also plan to make healthier food choices, focusing on whole grains, fruit and vegetables.
2) Travelling the world
I have always had a thirst for adventure and a love of exploring new places. This year, I've decided to travel more, whether it's for a weekend trip to a nearby city or a long trip to distant lands.
3) Read more books
Reading books is a great way to broaden your horizons, learn new things about the world and yourself, and develop your imagination and creativity. It can also be just a pleasant pastime and a way to relax.
These are just a few of my New Year's resolutions for the coming year. I know they will not be easy to achieve, but I am determined to stay focused, motivated and celebrate my successes along the way. I believe that by setting these goals and working towards them, I can make this year one of the best of my life.
My New Year Resolutions
By Ensiye
I want to write out my resolutions which I decided to do at the beginning of the year.
1- Make more specialist in my job
I planned to study for my job every day. I'm a React developer. I prepared a list of technologies that I have to learn. I'm starting to learn them based on their priorities.
2- More flexible!
Thank God I'm so fit but I have made up my mind to be more flexible.
I have found an app with the name "Split in 30 days". It's so cool and has a lot of workouts. I'm planning to practice five days a week at home. Since flexibility workouts must be done in a short time (maximum 35 min) but steadily, I'm supposed to do it by the end of the year.
3- Get advanced in speaking English
I would like to practice my speaking English for about one to two hours a day. Because, the stronger I am in speaking, the more likely I will be better at listening.
In my country, we are in the middle of the year, It means I'm doing these plans right now. let me tell you what has happened by now!!
* Make more specialist in my job
I have done as my plan by now and I am so determined to continue that.
The deeper knowledge I gain, the more confident I get.
** More flexible!
I have been practicing split for the last six months. It seems as if I get addicted to doing it because it makes all my muscles and tendons stretch and release tension in them. It really makes my day having practice with music.
*** Get advanced in speaking English
That's great, Besides of speaking, I was led to practice writing here and I realized that writing would stabilize the structure of the grammar in our mind. I'm happy for that.
I haven't written about my new year's resolutions before, but now in July, I'll do it because I'm able to fill my dreams.
1.- I'm gonna improve my english level because I must find a good job before the year ends. Being that I'm studying international affairs and in my major its necessary know many languages.
2.- I've been struggling with food since three years ago, as a goal I'll go with a nutrition specialist to receive recovery, I need gain weight and recover my life.
3.-I wanna be happier, for me and my family, practicing english everyday helped me to feel more busy.
Finally, I'll have a source of income for doing to contribute my family costs is for that, that I need to find a good job and be happy, I really deserve this.
This is Esraa.
I hope you doing great.
I didn't write any resolution for this year, but usually I think about it in my mind. after reading this text I decide to write it down my year's resolution starting from next year. For this year my priority is improve my English and keep practicing to be influent in English. Second, having a new job in the Autism field.
I hope your dreams come true soon. (: