Do you like fun short stories for children? Have you ever read the old Russian fairy tale “Turnip”?
This hilarious short story is not only a great resource of useful Russian words and expressions for your kids, but it also has a deep message. “Turnip” shows us the importance of family bonding and mutual support when it comes to challenges.
This short story is ideal for beginners since it teaches us the names of family members and the simplest examples of Russian punctuation. The lesson is in a learn-and-play format, so it’s impossible to get bored of it.
To make it easier for you, we highlighted essential vocabulary and created some Teaching points. This way, you don’t need to get distracted from learning by figuring out the most crucial parts. Self-assessment is included.
Don't forget to show this video to your friends so you can practice together by discussing it.
Stay learning!
Grandfather planted a turnip. The turnip grew very big. Nobody in the villages had seen such a giant turnip.
Grandfather went to pick a turnip. He pulled-pulled, pulled-pulled, but couldn't pull it out. What to do? This way, and that way - he couldn't possibly get the turnip out. So, Grandfather called Grandmother.
— Grandma, let's go pull the turnip!
Grandma grabbed Grandfather, Grandfather grabbed the turnip. Pulled-pulled, pulled-pulled, they couldn't pull it out. What a disaster! They had to call their Granddaughter.
Granddaughter grabbed Grandmother, Grandmother grabbed Grandfather, Grandfather grabbed the turnip. They pulled-pulled, pulled-pulled — all in vain.
— Grandma, Grandpa, — said Granddaughter. Let me call the dog Zhuchka.
Granddaughter called Zhuchka.
- Zhuchka, Zhuchka, where are you?
[barking]
- Zhuchka, help us pull the turnip out.
Zhuchka grabbed Granddaughter, Granddaughter grabbed Grandmother, Grandmother grabbed Grandfather, Grandfather grabbed the turnip. They pulled-pulled, pulled-pulled — still nothing.
Zhuchka called Cat.
[barking]
Cat came running.
[meowing]
Cat grabbed Zhuchka, Zhuchka grabbed Granddaughter, Granddaughter grabbed Grandmother, Grandmother grabbed Grandfather, Grandfather grabbed the turnip. They pulled-pulled, pulled-pulled, but couldn't get it out.
