31.12.2023 • 17 Min.

Why not include “improving my English” in your New Year’s resolutions? Learn how every new beginning offers a chance for you to make learning English a habit. The Three English Experts tell you why habits are a very good idea! In this episode, we talk about:New Year's resolutions and the grammar of ‘goal setting’ for 2024.2023 rewind and the grammar of 'regrets’.How to create new habits by “habit stacking” based on the award-winning books ‘Power of Habit’ by Charles Duhigg and ‘Atomic Habits’ by James Clear.10 “habit stacking” ideas to kickstart your English learning in 2024. (see below)Rebecca’s 4-step process for setting goals. Rebecca – https://rebeccadeacon.com/2020/08/19/how-to-reach-your-goals-4-important-questions/Our 6-week language learning challenge. Maybe you want to join us in the challenge?Examply of Habit Stacking to create a learning regime for those busy days.1. Morning Routine:- Habit: Spend 5 minutes learning English vocabulary.- Stack with: While having breakfast or during your morning coffee.2. Commute:- Habit: Listen to English podcasts or audiobooks.- Stack with: Your daily commute, whether by car, bus, or train.3. Lunch Break:- Habit: Read a short article or a chapter in an English book.- Stack with: Your lunch break at work or school.4. Exercise:- Habit: Practice English pronunciation or dialogue.- Stack with: While jogging, walking, or at the gym.5. Daily Chores:- Habit: Label items around your home with English words.- Stack with: Doing dishes, cleaning, or organizing.6. Before Bed:- Habit: Reflect on your day in English.- Stack with: Just before bedtime.7. Social Media Time:- Habit: Follow English-speaking accounts or join language learning groups.- Stack with: Your regular social media browsing.8. Waiting Time:- Habit: Use language learning apps during short waits.- Stack with: Waiting for appointments, in lines, or during short breaks.9. TV Time:- Habit: Watch English TV shows or movies.- Stack with: Your evening relaxation time.10. Weekend Routine:- Habit: Set aside 15-30 minutes for more in-depth language study.- Stack with: Saturday or Sunday mornings.Would you like to work with us?Join our Conversation Club and activate your English with one of us and other like-minded people. https://www.threeenglishexperts.com/conversation-clubKick-start or reboot your English with expert guidance and new energy at one of our workshops! Workshops | Three English Experts