Paul Holmes -
University
English Professor

Free Materials For ESL Teachers and Learners

“New Year’s Resolutions” ESL Discussion Questions

I. Understanding New Year’s Resolutions
1. What is a New Year’s resolution?
2. Why do people make resolutions?
3. When do people usually create resolutions?

II. Personal Resolutions
4. What was your last New Year’s resolution?
5. Did you achieve your previous resolution?
6. What challenges did you face?

III. Common Resolutions
7. What are typical New Year’s resolutions?
8. Why do people choose to exercise more?
9. What are benefits of eating healthier?

IV. Goal Setting
10. How do you choose your resolutions?
11. What makes a resolution realistic?
12. How can you break big goals into smaller ones?

V. Motivation
13. What motivates you to make resolutions?
14. How do you stay motivated to achieve them?
15. What advice do you have for staying motivated?

VI. Success and Failure
16. How do you define success for a resolution?
17. What happens if you don’t achieve your goal?
18. How do you handle setbacks?

VII. Accountability
19. How do you track your progress?
20. Do you share your resolutions with others?
21. Why is accountability important?

VIII. Cultural Perspectives
22. Are New Year’s resolutions popular in your country?
23. What are unique resolutions in your culture?
24. How does your culture celebrate the New Year?

IX. Family and Friends
25. What resolutions have your friends made?
26. Do you make resolutions with family members?
27. How do you support others in their goals?

X. Health and Wellness
28. What are some health-related resolutions?
29. How can you improve mental health this year?
30. What steps can you take for better sleep?

XI. Financial Resolutions
31. What are common financial goals?
32. How can you save more money this year?
33. What strategies can help reduce spending?

XII. Skills and Hobbies
34. What new skill do you want to learn?
35. Why is learning a new skill important?
36. What hobbies do you want to explore?

XIII. Career and Education
37. What are your career-related resolutions?
38. How can you improve your job performance?
39. What educational goals do you have?

XIV. Relationships
40. How can you strengthen your relationships?
41. What qualities make a good friend?
42. How can you be a better partner?

XV. Self-improvement
43. How can you become more patient?
44. What steps can you take to be more organized?
45. How can you improve your time management?

XVI. Environment and Community
46. What are some eco-friendly resolutions?
47. How can you support your local community?
48. What can you do to reduce waste?

XVII. Travel and Exploration
49. What travel destinations interest you?
50. How can you experience new cultures?
51. What local attractions would you like to visit?

XVIII. Language Learning
52. Why do you want to improve your English?
53. What language learning goals do you have?
54. How can you practice English more often?

XIX. Reflection and Evaluation
55. What did you learn from past resolutions?
56. How do you measure personal growth?
57. What changes would you make next year?

XX. Future Resolutions
58. What resolutions do you have for next year?
59. How will you prepare for future goals?
60. What long-term resolutions do you have?