Talking about New Year goals

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Hello, Neil.

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Hi, Georgie.

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Happy New Year.

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Thank you. Happy New Year to you too.

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Today we are talking about the start of a new year.

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So we're going to talk about some of our plans for the new year.

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And we'll also make some New Year's resolutions.

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So this is a tradition where people make promises to themselves for the new year.

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Yeah. They're difficult to keep aren't they?

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They are.

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But we try anyway.

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Exactly. So, are you excited about the new year, Neil?

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I think so. 2026. Can you believe it?

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I can not believe it.

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OK, so have you got any big plans?

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Um, well, I'm going to start the year with a big trip, actually,

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with my family.