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Jan 2024
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Do Brits Really Struggle To Keep New Yea...

Hilary Platt
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🤓 Ready for a vocabulary workout? Dive into our latest lesson https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/ on New Year's resolutions and get tips for a fitter English https://adeptenglish.com/language-courses/ vocabulary. In today's lesson we discover some interesting facts about British culture and we help expand your #englishvocabulary .

Why our lesson will help you with your English:

🌍 Lifestyle & Culture: Immerse in British traditions and values.

🗣️ Conversation Skills: Learn to discuss personal goals like a native.

🏆 Advanced Vocabulary: Boost your word power for real-life topics.

🔊 Listening Practice: Perfect your understanding with our engaging audio.

🤓 Grammar: Polish your sentences for flawless speaking.

📘 Tutorial: English idioms with our motorcycle-themed insights.

🚀 Kick-Start Your Learning: Re-energize your English journey with us!

✔Lesson transcript: https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/english-listening-practice-new-years-2024-resolutions-uk-culture-and-vocabulary-lesson/

"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at." Stephen Hawking

In our #englishlesson today, you're diving into a mix of English vocabulary and British culture, centred on New Year’s resolutions. This approach provides a unique window into how the British start their year, offering insights into their priorities and psyche. As a language learner, you'll not only expand your vocabulary around personal goals and ambitions but also gain an understanding of cultural practices.

Learning English our way is more than language learning; it’s a cultural journey, making your learning experience richer and more engaging. Remember, understanding a language also involves grasping the culture it springs from. This lesson does just that, making it an invaluable part of your journey to fluency.

"Plan your work for today and every day, then work your plan." Margaret Thatcher

So are you ready to get your English in shape! Our new podcast offers easy, fun lessons. Check it out on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7ixeOS7ezPTZSaISIx2TTw and YouTube.

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