 English Phrases for New Year's Resolutions from EspressoEnglish.net In this lesson, you'll learn four different ways to talk about your hopes and plans for the future. 1. I'm going to. I'm not going to. Use these phrases for plans and intentions in the future. For example, I'm going to spend more time with my family. I'm not going to work so much. In spoken English, going to is often pronounced gonna. I'm gonna spend more time with my family. I'm not gonna work so much. 2. I'm planning to. Use this phrase for things that you are almost definitely going to do. For example, I'm planning to visit Disneyland in July. I'm planning to take dance classes. I already signed up. Planning to often implies that you have taken some action to make the plan a reality. 3. I hope to. I'd like to. Use these phrases for things that you want to do but it's not yet definite. I hope to read more books this year. I'd like to be more organized. 4. I might. I may. I'm thinking of. I'm thinking about. Use these phrases for things that you are considering. Maybe you will do them and maybe you will not. I might take some piano lessons if I have enough free time. 5. I'm thinking about moving to a different city but I'm not sure where. Don't make this common error. I'm thinking to buy a car. After the verb think we use the preposition of or about and the ing form of the verb. I'm thinking of buying a car. Let's review our four phrases for talking about New Year's resolutions. I'm going to. I'm not going to. I'm planning to. I hope to. I'd like to. I might. I may. I'm thinking of. I'm thinking about. Your homework is to write four sentences using one of each phrase talking about your plans and ideas for the next year. Also, scroll down in this lesson to see these phrases used in a conversation. Thanks for watching English Tips from Espresso English. If you liked this video, please share it.