🇬🇧 August meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

August is the eighth month of the year, coming after July and before September. In many places it is very hot, school is usually on vacation, and people often go swimming, eat ice cream, and enjoy the last big part of summer before school starts again.

The mosquitoes throw a giant buffet in August, and I’m the all-you-can-eat special.

In August, the only things working hard are the air conditioner and my sweat glands.

We tried to bake cookies in August and ended up baking ourselves instead.

By August, my backpack has totally forgotten what homework smells like.

In August, my mom says, "Go play outside," and the sun says, "Welcome to my oven."

I wake in August. August sun warms the room. In August the sea is blue and the sand is hot. My child runs to the sea in August, holds an ice cream, and laughs. We watch the red sun go down. August ends with a soft smile and a cool drink.

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This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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