Vocabulary of Subjects in English

The way to read and write months is also very diverse, not only in order of day, day, month, and year. So, EnglishTop will give you a complete overview of how to use them as well as some interesting information to help you remember saints in English more easily.

1. Introduce the months in English

• January [‘dʒænjʊərɪ]

• February [‘febrʊərɪ]

• March [mɑːtʃ]

• April [‘eɪprəl]

• May [meɪ]

• June [dʒuːn]

• July [/dʒu´lai/]

• August [ɔː’gʌst]

• September [sep’tembə]

• October [ɒk’təʊbə]

• November [nəʊ’vembə]

• December [dɪ’sembə]

Here it is English month table abbreviated:

Month	English	Acronym
January	January	Jan
February	February	Feb
March	March	Mar
April	April	Apr
May	May	May
June	June	Jun
July	July	Jul
August	August	Aug
September	September	Sep
October	October	Oct
November	November	Nov
December	December	Dec

2. How to read and write days and months in English

2.1 How to write dates in English

• How to write dates in English - English

The day is always written before the month, the ordinal number after the day (for example: st, th...) may or may not be present. A comma can be used before year, but this usage is not common. The preposition of before month may or may not be present.

For example:

• 6 July 2020 or 6th of July, 2020

• How to write dates in English - American

The month is always written before the day and has an articleday ahead. A comma is used before the year.

For example:

• August (the) 19(th), 2020 or August 19, 2020

2.2 How to read dates in English

• How to read dates in English - English

– When reading in English style, use the definite article“the” before the date.

For example: 

• April 2, 2019 – April the second, two thousand and nineteen

• How to read dates in English - English

– When reading in English-American style, the definite article can be omitted:

For example: 

• March 1, 2020 – March first, two thousand and twenty

2.3. Table of how to read the days of the month in English

1	first	11	eleventh	21	twenty-first
2	second	12	twelfth	22	twenty-second
3	third	13	thirteenth	23	twenty-third
4	fourth	14	fourteenth	24	twenty-fourth
5	fifth	15	fifteenth	25	twenty-fifth
6	sixth	16	sixteenth	26	twenty-sixth
7	seventh	17	seventeenth	27	twenty-seventh
8	eighth	18	eighteenth	28	twenty-eighth
9	ninth	19	nineteenth	29	twenty-ninth
10	tenth	20	twenty	30	thirtieth

2.4 How to use prepositionswith timelines

Using prepositions is always a challenge for new English learners because there are so many rules and the usage changes constantly. For example, if you only talk about the month, you use the preposition “in” (in April), but if there is an additional day, you must use “on” (on 5th April). Here are some rules you need to keep in mind:

• Hour: preposition at

• at 6 o'clock

• at 2 p.m

• at bedtime

• at luchtime

• at Christmas

• at Easter (at Thanksgiving)

For example:

• The movie starts at eight o’clock.

• My father wakes up at 6:00 everyday.

• My last class ends at five p.m.

• Day: preposition on

• on Monday

• on Sunday morning

• on November 6th

• on June 27th 2017

• on Christmas Day

• on Independence Day

• on New Year's Eve

• on New Year's Day

• on her birthday

For example:

• On Monday, I am taking my dog ​​for a run.

• On this Friday, I will get my hair done.

• Month/year: preposition in

• in May

• in 2010

• in summer

• in nineteenth century

• in the past

• in the Ice Age

For example:

• In December, I will bring it to you.

• I was born in 1997.

• Day + month: preposition on

For example:

• Our grandmother’s birthday is on March 23th.

• On September 22nd, I am going to buy a new television.

• Day + month + year: preposition on

For example:

• On 16th November 1991, a legend in football was born.

3. Meaning of the months of the year in English

English mostly comes from ancient languages, so there are interesting origins behind the names of the months. Let's explore with TOPICA Native the meaning of the 12-month name to help you make an impression and be easier to remember.

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  January in English: January

The name January comes from the Roman god Janus. This god has two faces to look to the past and the future, he manages the beginning and the transition so his name is given to the first month of the new year. January or the 1st month of the year is associated with the meaning of januarius mensis. Before the 14th century, the phrase was used by the English in the form Gevenen. Since 1391, the month of January has been called January.

• February in English: February

February originates fromFebruaryin Latin. Meaning of ancient purification rituals that took place on February 15 every year. People speculate that because it symbolizes evil, February has fewer days, only 28 or 29 days.

Februar is a famous festival held in February every year. This festival in the early 13th century was also affectionately called Federer by the British and changed to Feoverel only a short time later. In 1373, to have a simple, easy-to-write spelling, the English called February Februar. This name for February is still called by people in England and across the country to this day.

• March

This word comes from ancient French, referring to a god symbolizing war, Mars. In March, Romans often held festivals to prepare for wars and honor this god.This month is popular with many people for its beautiful, blue weather.

• April in English: April

From EnglishApriloriginates from wordsIn Aprilin Latin. In the old calendars of some countries, April is considered the first month of the year, the month of spring.

In Latin, April is the month when flowers bloom in early spring. Previously, April was called Aprilis in Latin and in French it was called Avril. Entering the 13th century, April was called with a new name, Averil. However, this name only existed until 1375 when it was changed. From that time until now, April in English is called April.

• May English: May

This month is named after the goddess Maia, the goddess of earth and prosperity. Because in Western countries, the warm month of May causes trees and crops to grow.The name magnus is of Latin origin and carries the meaning of growth. However, this name ended at the beginning of the 12th century. Because, based on the French word Mai, the British called May May.

• June in English: June

• June is the name given to the ancient god Juno, Juno is the goddess of marriage and childbirth. And International Children's Day is also on June 1, which is reasonable. This is what gave birth to the name June to specifically refer to the month of June, to avoid confusion with other English months.The name June has been used to name the month of June since the 11th century.

  • July in English: July

  The month of July is named July to remember Emperor Carsare. The Roman emperor named Carsare was born in July. This man had supernatural intelligence and was credited with transforming the Roman calendar. Based on the name Julius Caesar, the British people named July July to commemorate this emperor.

  • August

  The name of the man who called himself the god Julius Caesar is used by many people but has also had significant variations. Most prominently, Augustus Caesar, the grandson of this talented emperor, named one of the months in English after himself. Therefore, the name August is used from that time until today.

  • September, October, November, December English: September, October, November, December

  Because Julius and August had put their names on the calendar, these last 4 months had to be pushed back 2 months in order.Septemmeans “seventh” in Latin. From LatinOctomeans "8th", you can think of "octopus", an octopus that also has 8 tentacles.Novemis “9th”decemmeaning “10th”.

• 4. How to learn the months in English effectively

  • Learn the months with examples: Learning vocabulary with examples will help you remember it longer. Along with that, you can practice more writing skills and situations to use that word. You can also think about the context and create your own questions and answers based on the vocabulary you need to learn.
  • Learn date vocabulary in English through pictures: With vivid pictures of vocabulary, it will definitely make it easier for you to remember vocabulary.
  • Practice listening and reading the phonetic pronunciation of vocabulary about days, months, and years: Besides using images, you can also use audio learning methods or through music and videos.
  • Apply new words to everyday conversations: After practicing with simple examples, apply them to everyday sentences. From there, practice your reflexes and pronunciation skills more fluently.