Are you? I am not. I have never chickened out and I will always stay by your side on his tough road of learning, although that is something I sometimes hear from some of my students.
Here's my musical hint for today: Walking away by Craig David. And here's a version with the lyrics for you to sing along.
By the way, I wish you the best for the New Year. 2026 is another step in our lives and we must begin the best we can. Have you got any New Year's resolutions for 2026?
New Year's celebrations around the world | DW news
Happy New Year Live! 🎆 London Fireworks 2026 🔴 (BBC News)
New Year’s Eve celebrations around the world (The Guardian)
Real Easy English: Talking about laughing (BBC Learning English)
The Reading Room: Can we trust technology in sport? (BBC Learning English)
Learning English Grammar ('a/an', 'the' & 'zero article'...): The great outdoors (BBC Learning English)
Here are some more activities for my students:
Listening exercise for you to do: How are influencers affecting politics? (6 Minute English, BBC Learning English)
Learning English from the News: First treasure recovered from $20bn sunken ship (BBC Learning English)
The Listening Room: Michelin-starred chef's lobster bisque and foie gras heading to space (BBC Learning English)
English in a Minute: Phrases with BABY (BBC Learning English)
Work in the future: How can we stay cyber safe? (BBC Learning English)
English with Lucy: Stop making these mistakes!!!
"All work and no play makes Jack/Jill a dull boy/girl"
Learn English with Emily in Paris
This Irish Christmas Tradition Will Steal Your Heart | Dance, Little Wren
