New Year's Vocabulary every English learner needs

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  Let's get started with today's lesson.

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  Let's ring in the new year with some fresh English vocabulary.

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  In today's lesson, you'll learn words and phrases we use to talk about New Year's Eve,

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  resolutions, celebrations, and well wishes, from champagne and fireworks to turning over a new leaf.

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  Whether you're going to a party,

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  making goals for the year ahead, or just chatting with friends in English,

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  these are phrases you'll hear everywhere in the final few days of the year.

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  Make sure to download today's lesson PDF by clicking on the link in the video description so you can review this vocabulary and make it a permanent part of your own English.

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  We'll start with some vocabulary for talking about New Year's celebrations.

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  Many people get together with friends and family on New Year's Eve.

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  That refers to December 31st, the night before the New Year.

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  Everyone stays up until midnight.

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  Midnight is 12 o'clock a.m.

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  when one day ends and another day begins, in this case the first day of the new year.

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  During the last few seconds there's usually a countdown when we say numbers in reverse order,

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