Easy New Year Resolutions in English (Real Life Examples for Adult Learners)
- Rose Sensei
- Dec 26, 2025
- 3 min read
Updated: Jan 14
January feels like a fresh start. Many people think about their goals, habits, and routines for the new year.
Learning how to talk about New Year resolutions in English is a useful real-life skill—especially for everyday conversations, journaling, or small talk.
In this lesson, you’ll learn:
Common New Year resolution vocabulary
How to use will and be going to correctly
Simple example sentences for daily English
A short lifestyle reading
A free printable worksheet
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Common New Year Resolution Vocabulary
Here are some simple words often used when talking about New Year goals:
goal – something you want to achieve
habit – something you do regularly
routine – daily or weekly activities
plan – what you want to do in the future
Common resolution verbs:
exercise
save (money)
learn
eat
relax
practise
Examples:
I want to exercise more this year.
I plan to practise English every day.
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🎯Grammar Focus: Will vs Be Going To
When talking about New Year resolutions, it’s important to choose the right future form.
✅ Be Going To (Most Natural for Resolutions)
Use be going to when you already decided your plan.
Examples:
I’m going to learn better English this year.
She’s going to wake up earlier.
We’re going to focus on small goals.
✅ Will (Promises or Decisions Made Now)
Use will for promises, offers, or decisions made at the moment.
Examples:
I will try my best this year.
I won’t give up easily.
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✨ Quick Tip for Learners
For New Year resolutions, be going to sounds more natural than will because the decision is already made.
Real-Life Example Sentences
This year, I’m going to focus on my health.
I’m not going to pressure myself too much.
I will try to stay consistent.
I’m going to practise English for ten minutes a day.
These sentences are perfect for daily conversation, journaling, or speaking practice.
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📚Short Reading: A Simple New Year Story
Maya isn’t making big promises this year.
She’s going to start small.
She’s going to drink more water, walk in the evenings, and practise English for a few minutes every day. She believes small habits are easier to keep.
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Try It Yourself ✍️
Complete the sentences:
This year, I’m going to __________.
I want to __________ more.
I’m not going to __________ this year.
🗣️Say your answers out loud or write them in a notebook.
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Free Download: New Year Resolutions Worksheet 🎁
Want extra practice?
✔ Vocabulary
✔ Grammar (will vs going to)
✔ Sentence builders
✔ Reflection prompts
Perfect for:
Self-study
Online lessons
Classroom use
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Final Thoughts
You don’t need big promises to improve your English. Small habits, simple sentences, and regular practice are enough. This year, focus on progress—not perfection.
✨ You’ve already started by learning today.
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