New Year

This lesson introduces learners to a conversation between a mother and child during the New Year’s celebration. It focuses on New Year’s traditions, resolutions, and the excitement of welcoming the new year.
  1. Mom: “Happy New Year’s Eve, sweetheart! Are you excited?”
    Child: “Yes, Mommy! I can’t wait for the New Year to start!”
    Mom: “It’s a special time to celebrate and think about new goals for the year ahead.”
    Child: “What’s a New Year’s resolution, Mommy?”
    Mom: “A resolution is something you decide to work on in the new year, like being kinder or trying something new.”
    Child: “I want to be better at drawing this year!”
    Mom: “That’s a wonderful resolution! Let’s make a plan to practice every week.”
  2. At the New Year’s Party
    Mom: “Look at all the decorations! The house looks beautiful with all the balloons and streamers.”
    Child: “It’s so colorful! I love the party hats too!”
    Mom: “Yes, it’s a fun way to celebrate. We’ll have snacks, music, and a big countdown at midnight.”
    Child: “What’s the countdown, Mommy?”
    Mom: “At midnight, we count the last 10 seconds of the year and celebrate when the clock strikes twelve.”
    Child: “I’m so excited! Will we pop the fireworks?”
    Mom: “Not this year, but we’ll still celebrate with noise makers and cheers.”
  3. After Midnight
    Mom: “Happy New Year, sweetheart! It’s officially 2025!”
    Child: “Happy New Year, Mommy! I’m so happy!”
    Mom: “I’m glad you’re happy. Let’s make a wish for the new year.”
    Child: “I wish for lots of happiness and fun this year!”
    Mom: “That’s a lovely wish. Let’s enjoy the year ahead, together.

Vocabulary List

    1. New Year’s Eve [njuː jɪərz iːv] (noun) – The evening before the New Year, celebrated with parties and excitement.
      Example: “We have a big dinner on New Year’s Eve.”
    2. Resolution [ˌrɛzəˈluːʃən] (noun) – A goal or decision made for self-improvement in the New Year.
      Example: “My New Year’s resolution is to exercise more.”
    3. Countdown [ˈkaʊntdaʊn] (noun) – The action of counting backwards, usually done to mark the end of a year or event.
      Example: “We will do a countdown to midnight.”
    4. Midnight [ˈmɪdnaɪt] (noun) – The middle of the night; 12:00 AM, marking the start of a new day or year.
      Example: “We’ll celebrate at midnight.”
    5. Party hats [ˈpɑːrti hæts] (noun) – Special hats worn during parties, often colorful and festive.
      Example: “Everyone wore party hats at the New Year’s party.”
    6. Fireworks [ˈfaɪəwɜːrks] (noun) – Explosive devices used for celebrations, creating bright colors and loud noises in the sky.
      Example: “We watched fireworks at the park.”
    7. Balloons [bəˈluːnz] (noun) – Inflated objects used as decorations for parties.
      Example: “The balloons made the room look so festive.”
    8. Streamers [ˈstriːmərz] (noun) – Long, colorful strips of paper used for decorations.
      Example: “The streamers looked beautiful hanging from the ceiling.”
    9. Snacks [snæks] (noun) – Small amounts of food served at parties.
      Example: “We have chips, cookies, and fruit for snacks.”
    10. Noisemakers [ˈnɔɪzˌmeɪkərz] (noun) – Objects that make loud sounds during celebrations.
      Example: “We used noisemakers to celebrate the new year.”

    Grammar Tips

    1. Talking About Future Plans with “Will”
      • Use “will” to talk about things you plan to do in the future.
      • Example: “We will have a big celebration on New Year’s Eve.”
      • Example: “I will practice drawing every week.”
    1. Using “I Want to” for Desires
      • Use “I want to” to express something you would like to do.
      • Example: “I want to be better at drawing this year.”
      • Example: “I want to eat cookies at the party.”
    1. Using “Let’s” for Suggestions
      • Use “Let’s” to make suggestions for doing something together.
      • Example: “Let’s make a plan for your drawing.”
      • Example: “Let’s count down to midnight!”
    1. Asking Questions with “What”
      • Use “What” to ask about things.
      • Example: “What’s your New Year’s resolution?”
      • Example: “What are we going to eat at the party?”

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New Year's Story with Missing Words

New Year's Story

Mom: "Happy ’s Eve, sweetheart! Are you excited?"
Child: "Yes, Mommy! I can’t wait for the Year to start!"
Mom: "It’s a special time to celebrate and think about new for the year ahead."
Child: "What’s a New Year’s , Mommy?"
Mom: "A resolution is something you decide to on in the new year, like being kinder or trying something new."

At the New Year’s Party
Mom: "Look at all the ! The house looks beautiful with all the balloons and streamers."
Child: "It’s so colorful! I love the hats too!"
Mom: "Yes, it’s a fun way to celebrate. We’ll have snacks, music, and a big at midnight."
Child: "What’s the countdown, Mommy?"
Mom: "At midnight, we count the last seconds of the year and celebrate when the clock strikes twelve."

After Midnight
Mom: "Happy New Year, sweetheart! It’s officially !"
Child: "Happy New Year, Mommy! I’m so happy!"
Mom: "I’m glad you’re happy. Let’s make a for the new year."
Child: "I wish for lots of happiness and this year!"

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