Happy New Year! 🎉
Hi everyone,
Happy New Year! I hope you all had a fantastic break and are feeling refreshed and ready to take your English to the next level in 2026.
A new year is the perfect time to reset your goals. To help you get started, I’ve put together a list of 10 essential idioms and phrasal verbs related to New Year's resolutions and fresh starts.
📚 10 New Year's Idioms & Phrasal Verbs
| Idiom / Phrasal Verb | Meaning | Example |
| Ring in the New Year | To celebrate the beginning of the year. | "We rang in the New Year with a huge party at midnight." |
| Turn over a new leaf | To start behaving in a better way. | "I’m turning over a new leaf and will stop procrastinating." |
| Kick off | To start or begin something. | "Let’s kick off the year with a focus on vocabulary!" |
| Start from scratch | To start something again from the very beginning. | "I didn't like my old study plan, so I'm starting from scratch." |
| Stick to (something) | To continue doing something without stopping. | "It’s hard to stick to a diet during the holidays." |
| Kick a habit | To stop doing something that is bad for you. | "My resolution is to finally kick the habit of staying up too late." |
| Take up | To start a new hobby or activity. | "I’ve decided to take up yoga this January." |
| Break the ice | To say or do something to make people feel relaxed. | "At the first group class, we played a game to break the ice." |
| Carry over | To keep something from one period to the next. | "I have some goals that I’m carrying over from last year." |
| Look forward to | To feel excited about something in the future. | "I’m really looking forward to seeing your progress this year!" |
🏫 Classes are Back in Session!
I am excited to announce that my classes have officially restarted this week! Whether you prefer the energy of group lessons or the personalized focus of private classes, now is the time to secure your spot. Don't wait until February to find your rhythm—let's improve your English together today.
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📱 Big News: The "Lewis" App is Live!
I am so proud to finally share that my brand-new application is now available on the App Store! This isn't just another language app; it’s designed to be the ultimate accessory for English immersion. Here is what you can do:
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Speak with "Clone Lewis": I’ve created a cloned version of my voice so you can practice real-time conversations and role plays with me whenever you want.
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Built-in Dictionary: Look up new words instantly.
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Flashcards: Add those new words to your personal deck to ensure you never forget them.
It is the perfect way to "immerse" yourself in the language every single day.
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Finally, I want to say a massive thank you to all of you for watching my videos and listening to my podcasts over the last year. Your support means the world to me—you really are the best students a teacher could ask for.
Let’s make 2026 your best year for English yet!
To your success,
Lewis
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