New Year Traditions Explained in Simple English | British English Listening

📝 Video Description

Learn English naturally through slow, clear conversation about New Year traditions, vocabulary, and idioms. This 45-minute English listening practice helps you improve British English, daily English speaking, and vocabulary with real-life examples.

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In this special 12-minute New Year masterclass, Sasha and Miles take you on a cozy and meaningful journey through New Year traditions from around the world. This episode is perfect if you want to learn British English that people really use, not textbook English.

We speak slowly and clearly, making this ideal for beginner and intermediate learners who want to improve listening skills while relaxing with a warm cup of coffee ☕.

🎓 In This Episode, You Will Learn

✅ Essential Vocabulary
Resolution, Prosperity, Countdown, Tradition, Fresh start

✅ Useful Idioms
“Turn over a new leaf”
“Ring in the New Year”

✅ Daily Life Phrases
What does it mean to “kick off” or “hang out”?

✅ Global New Year Traditions
How people celebrate in Scotland, Japan, Spain, Brazil, and more

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Get the full list of vocabulary, idioms, and clear definitions from this episode:
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🕒 TIMESTAMPS
00:30 – Introduction: Feeling Festive with Coffee
01:55– Vocabulary of New Beginnings (Resolutions)
03:30 – Festive Idioms & “Hanging Out”
04:30 – A World of Traditions (Scotland, Japan, Brazil & more)
07:30 – January 1st: Fresh Starts & Brunch
08:50 – The Big Recap: What You Learned
09:50 – New Year Challenge & Sign-Off

✍️ HOMEWORK CHALLENGE

What is your New Year resolution?
Are you going to turn over a new leaf in 2026?
Write your answer in the comments — we read every one 💬

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Welcome to English Channel Daily 👋 Your place for Simple English for Daily Life. In this episode, Sasha and Miles bring you simple English for daily life, perfect for those looking to practice their "english speaking practice" and improve their "english conversation" skills. This friendly chat is designed to help you "learn english" naturally, focusing on "easy english" expressions you can use every day. It's an excellent resource for "english listening practice" and overall "english speaking" improvement.

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