AUGUST

MONTHS OF THE YEAR
août - August

LEVEL: MODERATE

This flashcard supports page 25 of the Skoldo Book Two Pupil Book.

Months of the year, in French, are written with a small letter.
Remind the children that the French do not use the little letters th, st, nd and rd after the number.

C'est quand ton anniversaire? When's your birthday?
Quelle est la date de ton anniversaire? What's the date of your birthday?

C'est le 7 août. It's 7th August.
Mon anniversaire est le 7 août. My birthday's on 7th August.

NB 15th AUGUST IS CALLED "ASSUMPTION OF THE VIRGIN MARY" (A BANK HOLIDAY IN FRANCE)
Celebrated by Catholics throughout France, the feast commemorates the departure of Mary from this life and the assumption of her body into heaven.
This day is a national holiday during which many shops and businesses may be closed.