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Top 10 New Year's Resolutions
New Year's Eve has always been a time for looking back to the past, and more importantly, forward to the coming year. It's a time to reflect on the changes we want (or need) to make and resolve to follow through on those changes. Did your New Year resolutions make our top ten list?
1. Spend More Time with Family & Friends
Recent polls conducted by General Nutrition Centers, Quicken, and others shows that more than 50% of Americans vow to appreciate loved ones and spend more time with family and friends this year.
2. Fit in Fitness
The evidence is in for fitness. Regular exercise has been associated with more health benefits than anything else known to man. Studies show that it reduces the risk of some cancers, increases longevity, helps achieve and maintain weight loss, enhances mood, lowers blood pressure, and even improves arthritis. In short, exercise keeps you healthy and makes you look and feel better.
3. Tame the Bulge
Over 66 percent of adult Americans are considered overweight or obese by recent studies, so it is not surprising to find that weight loss is one of the most popular New Year's resolutions. Setting reasonable goals and staying focused are the two most important factors in sticking with a weight loss program, and the key to success for those millions of people who made a New Year's commitment to shed extra pounds.
4. Quit Smoking
If you have resolved to make this the year that you stamp out your smoking habit, over-the-counter availability of nicotine replacement therapy now provides easier access to proven quit-smoking aids. Even if you've tried to quit before and failed, don't let it get you down. On average, smokers try about four times before they quit for good.
5. Enjoy Life More
Given the hectic, stressful lifestyles of millions of people, it is no wonder that "enjoying life more" has become a popular resolution in recent years. It's an important step to a happier and healthier you! Take up a new hobby or try your hand at skiing. Go to a theater performance, or head to the local spa.
6. Quit Drinking
While many people use the New Year as an incentive to finally stop drinking, most are not equipped to make such a drastic lifestyle change all at once. Many heavy drinkers fail to quit cold turkey but do much better when they taper gradually, or even learn to moderate their drinking. If you have decided that you want to stop drinking, there is a world of help and support available.
7. Get Out of Debt
Was money a big source of stress in your life last year? Join the millions of people who have resolved to spend this year getting a handle on their finances. It's a promise that will repay itself many times over in the year ahead.
8. Learn Something New
Have you vowed to make this year the year to learn something new? Perhaps you are considering a career change, want to learn a new language, or just how to fix your computer? Whether you take a course or read a book, you'll find education to be one of the easiest, most motivating New Year's resolutions to keep.
9. Help Others
A popular, non-selfish New Year's resolution, volunteerism can take many forms. Whether you choose to spend time helping out at your local library, mentoring a child, or building a house, there are many nonprofit volunteer organizations that could really use your help.
10. Get Organized
On just about every New Year resolution top ten list, organization can be a very reasonable goal. Whether you want your home organized enough that you can invite someone over on a whim, or your office organized enough that you can find the stapler when you need it, these tips and resources should get you started on the way to a more organized life.
By Albrecht Powell, About.com Guide
This is a video about New Year's Resolutions:
1. Spend More Time with Family & Friends
Recent polls conducted by General Nutrition Centers, Quicken, and others shows that more than 50% of Americans vow to appreciate loved ones and spend more time with family and friends this year.
2. Fit in Fitness
The evidence is in for fitness. Regular exercise has been associated with more health benefits than anything else known to man. Studies show that it reduces the risk of some cancers, increases longevity, helps achieve and maintain weight loss, enhances mood, lowers blood pressure, and even improves arthritis. In short, exercise keeps you healthy and makes you look and feel better.
3. Tame the Bulge
Over 66 percent of adult Americans are considered overweight or obese by recent studies, so it is not surprising to find that weight loss is one of the most popular New Year's resolutions. Setting reasonable goals and staying focused are the two most important factors in sticking with a weight loss program, and the key to success for those millions of people who made a New Year's commitment to shed extra pounds.
4. Quit Smoking
If you have resolved to make this the year that you stamp out your smoking habit, over-the-counter availability of nicotine replacement therapy now provides easier access to proven quit-smoking aids. Even if you've tried to quit before and failed, don't let it get you down. On average, smokers try about four times before they quit for good.
5. Enjoy Life More
Given the hectic, stressful lifestyles of millions of people, it is no wonder that "enjoying life more" has become a popular resolution in recent years. It's an important step to a happier and healthier you! Take up a new hobby or try your hand at skiing. Go to a theater performance, or head to the local spa.
6. Quit Drinking
While many people use the New Year as an incentive to finally stop drinking, most are not equipped to make such a drastic lifestyle change all at once. Many heavy drinkers fail to quit cold turkey but do much better when they taper gradually, or even learn to moderate their drinking. If you have decided that you want to stop drinking, there is a world of help and support available.
7. Get Out of Debt
Was money a big source of stress in your life last year? Join the millions of people who have resolved to spend this year getting a handle on their finances. It's a promise that will repay itself many times over in the year ahead.
8. Learn Something New
Have you vowed to make this year the year to learn something new? Perhaps you are considering a career change, want to learn a new language, or just how to fix your computer? Whether you take a course or read a book, you'll find education to be one of the easiest, most motivating New Year's resolutions to keep.
9. Help Others
A popular, non-selfish New Year's resolution, volunteerism can take many forms. Whether you choose to spend time helping out at your local library, mentoring a child, or building a house, there are many nonprofit volunteer organizations that could really use your help.
10. Get Organized
On just about every New Year resolution top ten list, organization can be a very reasonable goal. Whether you want your home organized enough that you can invite someone over on a whim, or your office organized enough that you can find the stapler when you need it, these tips and resources should get you started on the way to a more organized life.
By Albrecht Powell, About.com Guide
This is a video about New Year's Resolutions:
All I want for Christmas is You by MILEY CYRUS
This a version of Mariah Carey's greatest hit, All I want for Christmas is you by Miley Cyrus; if you want to listen to the original Click before.
Christmas Alphabet Song
This original song, introduces us to all the Christmas elements as Christmas tree, reindeer, Santa, Mistletoe, etc... It is really funny!
From: A little brit of us!
From: A little brit of us!
Jingle Bells, christmas carols 1 ( LOL)
This is probably the most typical Christmas Carol and the most know everywhere, you can follow the lyrics and learn it at least! ( Este es probablemente el villancico más famoso de la lengua inglesa, sigue la letra de la canción y memorízala, al menos no inventes su letra y apréndela de una vez por todas!!)
Once you've learnt the first version by heart, try the second and fastest one!! you dare?
Once you've learnt the first version by heart, try the second and fastest one!! you dare?
27/12/10
To BE/GET used to
Sometimes we get confused with these two similar expressions.Both expressions refer to the Present, and they're followed by Gerund (-ing).
Ambos refieren al presente y van seguidos de un gerundio.
To be used to: Estar acostumbrado hacer algo . (When we always do something in the same way)
To get used to: Acostumbrarse a hacer algo.(When we do something too many times in a especial way, that becomes normal for us)
To be used to - estar acostumbrado a
Ambos refieren al presente y van seguidos de un gerundio.
To be used to: Estar acostumbrado hacer algo . (When we always do something in the same way)
To get used to: Acostumbrarse a hacer algo.(When we do something too many times in a especial way, that becomes normal for us)
To be used to - estar acostumbrado a
We were used to the sunny weather of the coast.
Estábamos acostumbrados al clima soleado de la costa.
Estábamos acostumbrados al clima soleado de la costa.
Mr. Jones wasn't used to all that luxury.
El señor Jones no estaba acostumbrado a todo ese lujo.
I am not used to travelling by plane.
No estoy acostumbrado a viajar en avión.
El señor Jones no estaba acostumbrado a todo ese lujo.
I am not used to travelling by plane.
No estoy acostumbrado a viajar en avión.
To get used to - acostumbrarse a (si sigue verbo, es un gerundio)
People get used to new technologies.
La gente se acostumbra a las nuevas tecnologías.
La gente se acostumbra a las nuevas tecnologías.
Paul never got used to living in the country.
Paul nunca se acostumbró a vivir en el campo.
Paul nunca se acostumbró a vivir en el campo.
I was getting used to working with Michael.
Me estaba acostumbrando a trabajar con Michael.
Me estaba acostumbrando a trabajar con Michael.
19/12/10
STUDENTS' DOUBTS: NEWS ARE OR IS ?
Many students of mine ask me about this question again and again, I'm going to clarify it.
The news today are always full of stories about people who are unhappy.
OR
The news today is always full of stories about people who are unhappy.
The correct entry: is
The error was: are
The noun news is always regarded as singular, it has singular agreement although it's plural. Don't forget.
18/12/10
Matisse - Better than her (song)
The video of this easy to follow and fantastic song, contains the lyrics this allows us to check the pronunciation at the same time you follow the music, a good activity, try!!
15/12/10
Get Married/ Be married / Marry
A lot of people get confused about how to use these words. Maybe this will help.
to marry (someone)- this is the general verb. It is the time when people come together as husband and wife. Do not say I married with someone. It is not correct. And do not say I married to someone. It is also incorrect.
Correct example: I married Sam 3 years ago.
to get married- this talks about the time two people got married. It makes us think of the wedding.
Correct example: I got married.
to get married to (someone)- We think of who was married in the wedding. Do not say I got married with someone. It is incorrect.
Correct example: I got married to Sam.
to get married in (someplace)- We think of where the wedding took place.
Correct Example: I got married in Hawaii.
to be married- This means a state of being. Are you married or are you single?
Correct Example: I am married.
to be married (to someone)- Also state of being. But who is married to you?
Correct Example: I am married to Sam.
Conclusion- When you use to marry or to get married, think about the wedding. When you use to be married, think about the person's life now.
to marry (someone)- this is the general verb. It is the time when people come together as husband and wife. Do not say I married with someone. It is not correct. And do not say I married to someone. It is also incorrect.
Correct example: I married Sam 3 years ago.
to get married- this talks about the time two people got married. It makes us think of the wedding.
Correct example: I got married.
to get married to (someone)- We think of who was married in the wedding. Do not say I got married with someone. It is incorrect.
Correct example: I got married to Sam.
to get married in (someplace)- We think of where the wedding took place.
Correct Example: I got married in Hawaii.
to be married- This means a state of being. Are you married or are you single?
Correct Example: I am married.
to be married (to someone)- Also state of being. But who is married to you?
Correct Example: I am married to Sam.
Conclusion- When you use to marry or to get married, think about the wedding. When you use to be married, think about the person's life now.
Note:When I see "marry with" I automatically assume that person is a non-native speaker of English, because no one else ever uses that phrasing in the sense of being married to someone.
I have seen it where the 'with' is introducing a prepositional phrase (We will marry with parental consent) but NEVER followed by the person (I am married with Tom). That is considered an incorrect usage (regardless of whether or not it is actually grammatically correct).
Check Your Understanding
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of marry. Check your answers in the comments of the post.
1. Is Jim single or married? He___________ .
2. Who did he marry? He____________ Susan.
3. Where did he get married? He_________________ London.
4. Is Anna single? No, she____________ .
5. Who is Anna married to? She_______________ Juan.
6. What is Jolene going to do this Saturday? She is going to_________ Mike.
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