Happy New Year!
Hello students of English,
I hope that you have been enjoying 2024 so far (今までのところ).
Classes at E-Style resumed this past Monday, January 8th. All this week, I have been asking my students what their New Year's resolutions (新年の抱負[誓い・決意]) are for this year. I am happy to report that several people answered "I resolve to improve my English." In this sentence, the word "resolve" is the verb form (動詞の形態) of "resolution." In Japanese, "resolve to 〜" is 「〜を決心する」while "improve〜" means 「〜を上達する」.
As I have resolved to continue to help you improve your English, here is a list of some of the most popular resolutions in the United States:
- I resolve to lose weight (痩せる).
- I resolve to exercise more (もっと運動する). / I resolve to get in shape (体を鍛える).
- I resolve to quit smoking (たばこをやめる).
- I resolve to quit drinking (酒をやめる). / I resolve to drink less (酒を控えめにする).
- I resolve to make money (お金を稼ぐ). / I resolve to save money (お金を貯める).
Resolutely yours,
Alan
