Happy New Year to you and your loved-ones!
In today’s podcast, you’ll learn vocabulary and expressions with the word ‘new’. What better way to start a New Year than to learn some new words in English.
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Out with the old and in with the new! What’s new? Have you made any New Year’s resolutions?
Words and expressions with ‘new’
brand new – We’ve got a brand new microwave.
new chapter (in life) – Starting university felt like a new chapter in her life.
to turn over a new leaf – to make a positive change – I’ve decided to turn over a new leaf and exercise every day.
new lease of life – The renovation gave the old building a new lease of life.
new dawn – Many hoped the election would mark a new dawn for the country.
new blood – The team needs new blood to bring in fresh ideas.
new perspective (on something) – Living abroad gave him a new perspective on life.
new insight (into something) – The report offers new insight into customer behaviour.
break new ground – This research breaks new ground in cancer treatment.
new initiative – The company launched a new initiative to reduce waste.
New Media – I wish I had studied New Media.
new wave – AI is a new wave of technology that will change the world.
new normal – Video meetings are part of the new normal at work.
Compound adjectives and fixed expressions
New-found – He spoke with new-found confidence.
New-look – The website has a modern, new-look design.
As good as new – I fixed my electric razor. Now it’s as good as new.
News (uncountable noun)
Have you heard the news? I’ve got some good news.
newbie (informal) – I’m still a newbie at editing video.
to renew (verb)
renew a passport/contract
to renew your interest in something
renewable energy
Adverbs formed from “new”
newly qualified
newly appointed
newly discovered
…and now it’s your turn to practise your English.
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