January
IPA: /ˈdʒænjʊərɪ/
the first month of the year
English vocabulary by topic
Months and seasons in English
Calendar vocabulary for dates, birthdays, travel, weather and plans throughout the year.
Go to the wordsEnglish months and seasons
The list contains every month from January to December and the four seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter. Use these words to give a date, discuss the weather or plan an event.
Month names begin with a capital letter, while season names normally use lower case. Put in before a month or season: in April and in summer. Use on before a complete date: on 15 April.
Vocabulary
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February
IPA: /ˈfɛbrʊərɪ/
the second month of the year
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March
IPA: /mɑːtʃ/
the third month of the year
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April
IPA: /ˈeɪprəl/
the fourth month of the year
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May
IPA: /meɪ/
the fifth month of the year
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June
IPA: /dʒuːn/
the sixth month of the year
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July
IPA: /dʒuːˈlaɪ/
the seventh month of the year
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August
IPA: /ɔːˈɡʌst/
the eighth month of the year
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September
IPA: /sɛpˈtɛmbə/
the ninth month of the year
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October
IPA: /ɒkˈtəʊbə/
the tenth month of the year
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November
IPA: /nəʊˈvɛmbə/
the eleventh month of the year
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December
IPA: /dɪˈsɛmbə/
the twelfth month of the year
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spring
IPA: /sprɪŋ/
the season between winter and summer
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summer
IPA: /ˈsʌmə/
the warmest season of the year
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autumn
IPA: /ˈɔːtəm/
the season between summer and winter
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winter
IPA: /ˈwɪntə/
the coldest season of the year
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How to remember these words
- Divide the months into four seasons and review them in groups.
- Name your birth month and three dates that matter to you.
- Pay close attention to the pronunciation of February, August and autumn.
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Useful phrases
My birthday is in September.
We usually travel in summer.
The course starts on 10 January.
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Do months and seasons need capital letters?
January, February and all other month names begin with a capital letter. Spring, summer, autumn and winter normally begin with lower case.
Which preposition do I use with months?
Use in before months and seasons: in May and in winter. Use on before a complete date or named day: on 5 May.
What is the difference between autumn and fall?
Both words name the same season. Autumn is more common in British English, while fall is more common in American English.
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