Post 1: Getting Back into Routine – Everyday English for January
Theme: habits, structure, daily life
Why it works: learners recognise themselves immediately
Focus language
- Vocabulary & phrases:
- get back into a routine
- stick to a schedule
- fall behind / catch up
- make time for
- Phrasal verbs:
- get up earlier
- cut back on
- take up (a habit or hobby)
Grammar focus
- Gerunds after verbs (start doing, stop doing, avoid doing)
Mini task
- Write 5 sentences about your January routine using at least 2 phrasal verbs.
Post 2: Feeling Tired? How to Talk About Energy, Mood & Motivation
Theme: low energy, winter fatigue, emotions
Why it works: late January honesty builds connection and trust
Focus language
- Vocabulary:
- exhausted, drained, low energy, refreshed
- Idioms:
- running on empty
- need a boost
- feel under the weather
- Functional phrases:
- I’m finding it hard to…
- I don’t have much energy lately.
Grammar focus
- Present continuous for temporary states (I’m feeling more tired this week)
Mini task
- Finish these sentences:
- This week, I’ve been feeling…
- To feel better, I usually…
Post 3: Small Talk in January – What Do You Say After “Happy New Year”?
Theme: real-life conversation, confidence
Why it works: learners often feel awkward after early January
Focus language
- Natural questions:
- How’s the year going so far?
- Back to work already?
- January feels long, doesn’t it?
- Polite responses:
- Not too bad, actually.
- Slow but fine.
- I’m getting back into things.
Grammar focus
- Question tags (…, doesn’t it?)
- Short answers & softening language
Mini task
- Match questions to natural answers
- Write one short January small-talk dialogue
