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Hey there, this is Teacher Lab Podcast episode 321.

A smarter English goal for the new year.

You read English, you understand English.

You've been learning for years, but when it's time to speak, your mind just freezes and the words don't come out.

If that sounds familiar, you're not alone.

My name's Ola and this is Teacherola Podcast.

This is about your voice, your words, your real English.

Before we get into today's topic, let me start with a quick invitation because the timing actually matters today.

It's New Year's Eve, this moment when people are already thinking about what they'll change, what they'll finally do differently and what they'll start on January the 1st.

And if English speaking is somewhere on that list for you,

It happens tomorrow on the 1st of January at 8pm.

Because most English resolutions fail for one simple reason.

They are too big, too vague and too focused on the future version of you.

They sound nice and they sound like dreams coming true, but they don't tell you what to actually do on a random Tuesday in January or May when you're tired and busy.

Very often learners confuse learning English with using English and those are not the same thing.

You can learn English for years.

You can understand podcasts, videos, posts.

One of the biggest traps I see is waiting.

So a smarter new year goal is not about levels, not about B2, C1 or fluency, whatever it is.

So instead of saying I want to speak English fluently,

Recording voice notes instead of writing notes.

If you miss one day, it's okay, but try not to, because if you miss two days, that's where the real problem starts.

Usually it's the beginning of the end.

So if you miss a day, go back on the next one.

And don't you dare beat yourself up.

You need to love yourself because you are the only person that can make your goals happen.

If you understand something in English, but never say it, you don't really own it.

Understanding is passive.

So if you're thinking about a new year resolution today, I'd encourage you to make it smaller, simpler and much more practical.

And before I finish, one more invitation, because if you're listening to this on New Year's Eve, the timing's perfect.

Tomorrow, on the 1st of January, I'm hosting a live meeting, Mocny Start.

It's designed to help you start a year with a realistic, speaking-focused plan instead of another broken resolution.

Sign up there and on the 1st of January I'll send you the link to this room where we'll be speaking about your future goals.

And since this episode goes out at the very end of the year, I want to say this as well.

I wish you a new year that's less about pressure and more about real progress, especially in how you speak English.

Listen and repeat out loud.

Speaking is not knowledge, it's a skill.

Speaking is not knowledge, it's a skill.

Understanding English is not the same as using it.

Waiting until you feel ready is the biggest trap.

Waiting until you feel ready is the biggest trap.

Quitting is the real problem.

Quitting is the real problem.

You don't need perfect English to start speaking.

Real progress comes from using English, not planning it.

Real progress comes from using English, not planning it.

Don't forget to head to teacherola.com forward slash 321 and grab your free worksheet.

It'll help you repeat the key phrases from this lesson.

New groups are being formed.

They start on Monday the 5th of January, so it's a strong start.

And save your spot!

Go to teacherola.com forward slash start and see how to finally fulfill your language dreams.

Because mocny start is happening on the 1st of January.

Come and see how to make 2026 your year.

A year of a person who speaks English, feels the language and loves it and feels super confident.

Stay fearless, take care and say it out loud.

I'm your teacher, Teacher Ola and you've been listening to Teacher Ola podcast.