NEW YEAR Countdown in English: 10, 9, 8... Fresh Start! | English Podcast

Mark's been saying he'll learn Spanish for THREE YEARS! 😅 Anna wants to read 30 books and visit Italy! Join Anna and Mark on SpeakFlow English as they share their REAL New Year's resolutions and teach you how to celebrate, make resolutions, and countdown to midnight in English! This A2-B1 level episode teaches New Year's Eve party vocabulary (countdown, champagne, toast, fireworks), resolution phrases (make a resolution, give up, fresh start), and amazing traditions from around the world—eat 12 grapes in Spain, throw plates in Denmark, wear polka dots in the Philippines! Learn how to say "Happy New Year!" like a native! 🎉🎆
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📍 Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:12 Mark's Failed Resolutions: New Year's Eve Begins
2:09 Countdown, Party Vocabulary & Champagne Toast
15:20 Resolutions That Actually Work & Wrap-Up Challenge

What You'll Learn:
🎆 New Year vocabulary: New Year's Eve, midnight, countdown, fireworks, champagne, toast, cheers
🎉 Party phrases: throw a party, RSVP, dress code, decorations, confetti, ball drop
📝 Resolutions: make a resolution, give up, fresh start, "New Year, New Me!"
💪 Common goals: exercise more, save money, travel, learn a language, read more
🎯 How to keep resolutions: write it down, tell friends, start small, celebrate wins
🌍 Global traditions: 12 grapes (Spain), First-Footing (Scotland), polka dots (Philippines)
❓ Questions: "What are you doing for New Year's Eve? What's your resolution?"
🔄 Reflection: "What did you accomplish this year? What do you want to leave behind?"

💬 Your turn! Share ONE New Year's resolution in the comments! Mark's learning Spanish (finally!), Anna's finishing her book—what's YOUR goal? 🎯
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