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Listen to the Months of the Year poem
Listen and learn the months
This is a poem about months. Listen and learn to say the months in English.
The Months by Sara Coleridge
Pre-Listening Activities (Months Poem)
Introduction to the Poem
Who is Sara Coleridge?
Sara Coleridge (1802-1852) was an English author and translator, best known for her poetry and works for children. She was the daughter of the famous poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge. “The Months” is one of her well-loved poems, capturing the essence of each month in a simple yet vivid manner.
Themes of the Poem
“The Months” by Sara Coleridge takes readers on a journey through the year, highlighting the distinctive characteristics of each month. The poem uses descriptive language to paint pictures of seasonal changes, nature’s beauty, and the activities associated with each month. It’s a celebration of the natural cycle and the passage of time.
Vocabulary Preview
Glow
- Definition: To shine brightly.
- Example: “The fire made the room glow warmly.”
Thaws
- Definition: To melt or become unfrozen.
- Example: “The sun thaws the ice on the lake.”
Breezes
- Definition: Light winds.
- Example: “The summer breezes are very refreshing.”
Scatters
- Definition: To throw or spread things in different directions.
- Example: “The wind scatters leaves across the yard.”
Posies
- Definition: Small bouquets of flowers.
- Example: “She picked posies from the garden.”
Sheaves
- Definition: Bundles of harvested grain stalks.
- Example: “Farmers gathered the sheaves of wheat.”
Pheasants
- Definition: Large, colorful birds often hunted in the wild.
- Example: “Pheasants can often be seen in the countryside.”
Listening Comprehension
Listening Task
Fill in the blanks with the right
Fill in the Blanks Task
The List of the Months in English
| 1 | January |
|---|---|
| 2 | February |
| 3 | March |
| 4 | April |
| 5 | May |
| 6 | June |
| 7 | July |
| 8 | August |
| 9 | September |
| 10 | October |
| 11 | November |
| 12 | December |