New Year's resolution

Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 115: New Year’s Resolution.

You’re listening to English as a Second Language Podcast episode 115. I am Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in beautiful Los Angeles, California.

Today’s podcast is going to be about making a resolution or a promise to yourself for the New Year. Let’s go!

This is the time of year when people make their New Year's resolutions. At the beginning of a new year, people take stock of their lives and decide to make some changes.

A lot of people want to get into shape. They vow to go to the health club and work out every day. Many people also decide to go on a diet. After overindulging at holiday meals, people feel the need to cut back and to shed some extra pounds. Many people also promise to quit smoking or drinking to live healthier lives.

Whatever resolution you make, don't forget the most important one: