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Months of the Year and the Seasons

Months of the Yearand the Seasons
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In English-speaking countries, there are (12) months and four (4) seasons. In Canada they are:


winter: December, January, and February

spring: March, April, and May

summer: June, July and August

fall: September, October, and November

The months are always capitalized. However, the seasons are not capitalized.

Months of the Year in English

In Canada

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January

People like to skate in January.
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February

In February, John goes skiing.
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March

In March, you still need a scarf.
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April

The crocuses bloom in April.
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May

There are many festivals in May.
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June

Many people go to the park in June.
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July

In July, some people like to ride bikes.
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August

Every year in August, we visit the Métis garden in Rimouski.
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September

Do you go back to school in August or September?
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October

In October, Quebec City is beautiful.
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November

Most leaves disappear in November.
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December

They go ice-fishing on the lake in December.
Months of the Year - English Class(prepositions)
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Prepositions of Time with Months and Seasons


In: used with months and seasons when speaking in general, but not for specific days:

  • I like skiing in winter.
  • What do you enjoy in summer?


On: used with specific days during a month:

  • I celebrate my birthday on January 28th.
  • We're meeting Tom on September 10th.

NOTE: Capitalize months, but not seasons.


At: used with a time, or period of the year:

  • Many people enjoy spending time together at Christmas.
  • You'll find lots of beautiful flowers at Easter.

Other Useful Time Expressions

This + season/month refers to the closest month or season mentioned:

  • I'm going to go skiing this January.
  • We're expecting snow this December.


Next + season/month refers to the next month or season in the future:

  • I hope to see you next September after summer break.
  • We'll visit our friends next summer.


Last + season/month refers to the past year:

  • My parents bought a new car last August.
  • Sharon took a hiking holiday last fall.
How to Express Seasons in English
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