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Welcome to another exciting lesson in our "Complete 0 to A1 Spanish Course"! Today, we're diving into a fundamental aspect of the Spanish language: the Days of the Week and Months of the Year. Understanding these is crucial not only for everyday conversations but also for planning events, making appointments, and talking about schedules.

In this lesson, you'll learn:

• The names and order of the days of the week in Spanish.

• The names and order of the months of the year in Spanish.

• Useful phrases to help you practice using these terms in context.

So, let’s get started! Don’t forget to keep your notebook handy to jot down notes and practice!

Days of the Week

The days of the week in Spanish are quite straightforward, but they also have their own rhythm and flow. Let’s break them down!

The Seven Days

Here’s a simple list of the days of the week:

Spanish	Pronunciation	English
lunes	/ˈlune̞s/	Monday
martes	/ˈmaɾtes/	Tuesday
miércoles	/ˈmjeɾkoles/	Wednesday
jueves	/ˈxweβes/	Thursday
viernes	/ˈbjeɾnes/	Friday
sábado	/ˈsaβaðo/	Saturday
domingo	/doˈmiŋɡo/	Sunday

Pronunciation Tips:

• The stress in most of these words falls on the first syllable. Practice saying them out loud!

• The letter "j" is pronounced like the English "h," and the "v" in "viernes" sounds more like a "b."

Using Days in Context

In Spanish, the days of the week are not capitalized unless they are at the beginning of a sentence. Here are a few examples to illustrate:

• ¿Qué día es hoy? (What day is today?)

• Hoy es lunes. (Today is Monday.)

• Vamos a salir el viernes. (We are going out on Friday.)

Feel free to create your own sentences using the days of the week!

Months of the Year

Now that we’ve got the days down, let’s tackle the months of the year. This section will help you understand how to express dates, which is incredibly useful in daily conversations.

The Twelve Months

Here’s a breakdown of the months:

Spanish	Pronunciation	English
enero	/eˈneɾo/	January
febrero	/feˈβɾeɾo/	February
marzo	/ˈmaɾθo/	March
abril	/aˈβɾil/	April
mayo	/ˈmaʝo/	May
junio	/ˈxunjo/	June
julio	/ˈxuljo/	July
agosto	/aˈɣos to/	August
septiembre	/sepˈtiem bɾe/	September
octubre	/okˈtuɾe/	October
noviembre	/nioˈβɾe/	November
diciembre	/diˈθjem bɾe/	December

Pronunciation Tips:

• Pay attention to the nasal sounds in months like "junio" (June) and "julio" (July).

• "Marzo" has a soft "z," pronounced like the English "s."

Using Months in Context

Just like the days, months are not capitalized in Spanish unless they start a sentence. Here are some examples:

• ¿Cuál es tu mes favorito? (What is your favorite month?)

• Mi cumpleaños es en agosto. (My birthday is in August.)

• El verano comienza en junio. (Summer begins in June.)

Practice Exercises

Now that you’ve learned the days of the week and the months of the year, it's time to practice!

== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences with the correct day of the week or month.

1. Hoy es ______ (day).

2. Mi cumpleaños es en ______ (month).

3. El próximo ______ (day) vamos al cine.

4. ______ (month) es el primer mes del año.

== Solutions:

1. (Accept any day of the week)

2. (Accept any month)

3. (Accept any day of the week)

4. enero

Remember, practice makes perfect!

== Exercise 2: Matching

Match the Spanish months with their English translations.

| Spanish | English |

|-------------|-------------|

| enero | January |

| marzo | March |

| octubre | October |

| diciembre | December |

== Solutions:

1. enero - January

2. marzo - March

3. octubre - October

4. diciembre - December

Conclusion

Bravo! You've taken a significant step in mastering basic vocabulary related to days and months in Spanish. Remember to incorporate this vocabulary into your daily conversations and practice regularly.

Feel free to revisit this lesson whenever you need a refresher, and keep building on your Spanish skills. ¡Hasta luego!

Table of Contents - Spanish Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction to Spanish

• The Spanish Alphabet and Pronunciation
• Nouns and Gender
• Definite and Indefinite Articles
• Subject Pronouns

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Verbs

• Present Tense Verbs
• Ser and Estar
• Reflexive Verbs

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Adjectives

• Descriptive Adjectives
• Demonstrative Adjectives

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Pronouns

• Direct Object Pronouns
• Indirect Object Pronouns

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Common Words and Phrases

• Greetings and Salutations
• Numbers and Counting
• Days of the Week and Months of the Year

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Food and Drink

• Common Foods
• Restaurant Phrases

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Travel and Directions

• Asking for Directions
• Hotel Vocabulary

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Spanish-Speaking Countries

• Spain: History and Culture
• Latin America: History and Culture

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Celebrations and Festivals

• Día de los Muertos
• Cinco de Mayo

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Hispanic Heritage Month

• Notable Hispanic Figures
• Hispanic Influence on Music and Dance

Sources

• Days of the week, months and seasons in Spanish - Blablalang
• Days and Months in Spanish
• The Days of the Week, Months and Seasons in Spanish

Other Lessons

• Breakfast
• Days of the Week
• Panamanian Slang
• Body parts
• Business
• Parts of a flower
• How to say Good Bye?
• Colors
• Bathroom
• Conversación básica en un restaurante

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