Do you need to practice the days of the week? So listen and repeat. Notice that days, months, and holidays are always capitalized as these are proper nouns.

Now, have you ever wondered how the days of the week got their names?

Find below a video that explains their origins. You’ll learn how these names are related to ancient mythology and the planets.

‘Etymology’ is the study of the origin of words. Some of the days of the week have a simple etymology, like ‘Sunday’ — the day of the Sun, but many of the others aren’t as easy! This is a very interesting way to learn about the English language and the cultures that have influenced modern English. Gill will also explain how these names relate to the French and German languages. Join her as you will travel back in history, and out into the solar system.

Did you enjoy the journey? Now take the quiz to test yourself.