Practical English Episode 4

the first month of the year, after December and before February

In January, we celebrate the start of the new year with fireworks and joy.

the second month of the year, after January and before March

During February, the days gradually start getting longer as we move closer to spring.

the third month of the year, after February and before April

March is a month when the weather starts to get warmer.

the fourth month of the year, after March and before May

Earth Day is observed on April 22nd to promote environmental awareness.

used to show the possibility of something happening or being the case

It may rain later this afternoon, so don't forget your umbrella.

the sixth month of the year, after May and before July

June is a month filled with outdoor activities like swimming, camping, and barbecues.

the seventh month of the year, after June and before August

Fireworks displays are common in many countries during the month of July.

the eighth month of the year, after July and before September

August marks the end of summer and the beginning of autumn in some parts of the world.

the ninth month of the year, after August and before October

In September, the weather starts to cool down as autumn approaches.

the tenth month of the year, after September and before November

Halloween is celebrated on the last day of October.

the 11th month of the year, after October and before December

Many people enjoy watching the colorful leaves fall from the trees in November.

the 12th and last month of the year, after November and before January

December is the last month of the year.

(of a person) coming or acting before any other person

He was the first person to climb the mountain.

being number two in order or time

This is his second attempt at solving the puzzle.

coming after the second in order or position

He was the third person in line for the concert.

coming or happening just after the third person or thing

Sally finished in fourth place in the swimming competition.

coming or happening just after the fourth person or thing

Emily celebrated her fifth birthday with a colorful party.

coming or happening right after the fifth person or thing

The students were excited to graduate and receive their diplomas on the sixth of June.

coming or happening just after the sixth person or thing

Jake won the gold medal in the hundred-meter dash at the school's seventh-grade sports meet.

coming or happening right after the seventh person or thing

Sarah proudly received the award for being the eighth student to complete the challenging math puzzle.

coming or happening just after the eighth person or thing

Amanda finished in the ninth position in the marathon, a remarkable achievement for her first race.

coming or happening right after the ninth person or thing

The team celebrated their tenth consecutive victory with a joyous locker room party.

coming or happening right after the tenth person or thing

Her birthday is on the eleventh of May, and she plans to have a big celebration this year.

coming or happening right after the eleventh person or thing

The twelfth day of Christmas is celebrated with various traditions around the world.

coming or happening right after the twelfth person or thing

The thirteenth floor of the building is often avoided due to superstition surrounding the number.

coming or happening right after the thirteenth person or thing

The fourteenth of February is widely celebrated as Valentine's Day around the world.

coming or happening right after the fourteenth person or thing

The fifteenth of March is famously known as the Ides of March in Roman history.

coming or happening right after the fifteenth person or thing

Her sixteenth birthday party was a grand celebration with friends and family.

coming or happening right after the sixteenth person or thing

The seventeenth of April is celebrated as World Haiku Day, honoring the traditional Japanese poetic form.

coming or happening right after the seventeenth person or thing

The eighteenth of November is recognized as the World Philosophy Day, celebrating philosophical thought worldwide.

coming or happening right after the eighteenth person or thing

The nineteenth of April is often celebrated as National High Five Day, encouraging people to share positive interactions.

coming or happening right after the nineteenth person or thing

The twentieth of December marks the beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere.

coming or happening right after the twentieth person or thing

Her twenty-first birthday was celebrated with a grand party, marking her entrance into adulthood.

coming or happening right after the twenty-first person or thing

The twenty-second of February is celebrated as World Thinking Day, encouraging global awareness and action.

coming or happening right after the twenty-second person or thing

The twenty-third of November is often celebrated as Thanksgiving in the United States.

coming or happening right after the twenty-third person or thing

The twenty-fourth of July is celebrated as Pioneer Day in Utah, commemorating the arrival of Mormon pioneers.

coming or happening right after the twenty-fourth person or thing

The twenty-fifth of December is celebrated as Christmas Day in many countries around the world.

coming or happening right after the twenty-fifth person or thing

The twenty-sixth of January is celebrated as Australia Day, marking the arrival of the First Fleet at Port Jackson in 1788.

coming or happening right after the twenty-sixth person or thing

The twenty-seventh of February is celebrated as International Polar Bear Day to raise awareness about these majestic animals.

coming or happening right after the twenty-seventh person or thing

The twenty-eighth of March is celebrated as Respect Your Cat Day, encouraging pet owners to appreciate their feline friends.

coming or happening right after the twenty-eighth person or thing

The twenty-ninth of April is celebrated as International Dance Day, promoting the art of dance worldwide.

coming or happening right after the twenty-ninth person or thing

The thirtieth of June marks the end of the fiscal year for many companies.

coming or happening right after the thirtieth person or thing

The thirty-first of October is widely celebrated as Halloween, with people dressing up in costumes and trick-or-treating.