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Fairy tales in English will help to teach children more successfully, because. the very process of memorizing new material will be easy and fun for them. Fairy tales and adults should not be neglected - if you have just started learning English, then simple and uncomplicated fairy tale texts are what you need now.

Ugly duckling

Let's read and find out how the ugly duckling tale looks like on English language. We will divide it into parts so that the text is more readable and easier to compare with the Russian translation. Each column of text in the picture corresponds to a cell of text with a translation in the table, so it will be easier for you to compare the Russian translation with its English original.

Tip: before reading a fairy tale, read the dictionary at the end of each fairy tale. Thus, it will be easier and easier for you to perceive the English text when you first read it.

Ugly duckling - ugly duckling

Please note: the same fairy tales for children in English may have different variations, however, the essence and main plot remain unchanged. Some fairy tales are full of details that appeared either when translated into various languages, or were filled with them in various interpretations. Other tales, on the contrary, are shortened and many details are missed.

The ugly duckling became a beautiful swan - the ugly duckling became a beautiful swan.

Words from a fairy tale

• Duck - duck.
• Duckling - duckling.
• Clutch - a nest with eggs.
• To hatch - hatch (from an egg).
• To recall - remember.
• Prisoner - a prisoner, a prisoner.
• To peck - peck.
• Shell - shell.
• Feather - feather.
• To worry - to worry.
• Ugly - ugly.
• To tease - to mock.
• Reflection - reflection.
• Swan is a swan.
• Shame - shame.
• To astonish - surprise.

Cinderella

When studying fairy tales for children in English, one simply cannot pass by such a beautiful and romantic fairy tale as Cinderella. This is one of the most beautiful fairy tales that true love overcomes all obstacles, and modesty and sincerity always receive kindness in return for kindness. In some interpretations of the fairy tale, Cinderella's name is Ella - the same name was given to her by the creators of the most beautiful fairy tale movie of 2015 about Cinderella.

Cinderella story, part 1 - Cinderella story, part 1

Cinderella story, part 2 - Cinderella story, part 2

Words from a fairy tale

Let's see what words you can come across when rereading children's fairy tales in English.

• Wicked - evil.
• Stepmother - stepmother.
• Stepsister - stepsister.
• To treat - treat.
• To curl - curl.
• Gown - outfit.
• Fairy godmother - godmother.
• To appear - appear.
• To wave - wave.
• Magic wand - a magic wand.
• To touch - touch.
• Slippers - shoes.
• Palace - a palace.
• To struck - to hit.
• To rush - hurry.
• To fall in love - fall in love.
• To find out - find out.
• kingdom - kingdom.
• To squeeze - squeeze.
• To recognize - recognize.

The three little pigs

Everyone knows this instructive tale very well since childhood - this is a tale of three little pigs. Its moral is that work and diligence are always rewarded, in this case, in the fairy tale, all the pigs survived only because the third pig worked hard and spent time building a house out of bricks. The third pig knew and foresaw what dangers might arise and his foresight saved the lives of all the pigs.

The three little pigs, part 1 - Three little pigs, part 1

The three little pigs, part 2 - Three little pigs, part 2

Words from a fairy tale

• Pig is a piglet.
• Straw - straw.
• Stick - stick.
• Brick - brick.
• Quickly - quickly.
• Lazy - lazy.
• Juicy - juicy.
• Tender - gentle.
• Meal - food.
• To chase - to pursue.
• To be frightened - to be scared.
• To be terrified - to be completely terrified, scared to death.
• To huff - inhale; intimidate.
• To puff - blow.
• Hardly - hardly.
• To blow - blow off.
• Safe - safe.
• Chimney - chimney.
• To boil - boil.
• Pot - bowler hat.
• To feel sorry - sorry.

Look at the tale of the three little pigs in English:

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Children's stories in English - for practicing reading skills and self-translation.

Only ten stories in English for children:

JUMBO THE LITTLE ELEPHANT

Once upon a time a baby elephant named Jumbo used to live in a forest. He always used to dream that one day he would be able to swim. His mother tried hopelessly to make him believe that he is very heavy in weight thats why he could not swim. But he never listened.
He would reach by the river and happily look at his glance in it.

Once he slept early and then he dreamed that he was swimming deep in the river. He was swimming here and there and frolicking happily. He made friendshp with some small but harmless fishes. He even found a place to take rest in the nights. He was very happy. He could see the colors of different lights that were flickering ceaselessly. The lights were coming out from some fishes that were very beautiful and colorful.

After seeing him, the colorful fishes went to him and they asked his name. He said his name was Jumbo and from the very next day he became friends with them.
Now they would play hide and seek together. But in the meanwhile Jumbo could not realize the mischievious plan of those fishes. The fishes were actually very amused at the look of Jumbo. They wanted to make his big ears there home. They thought how would it like to be if they play hide and seek in Jumbo's big fans like ears and his mouth.

One day when Jumbo was fast asleep after playing, all those colorful fishes arrived and entered his mouth and making exit fom his ears. They were playing and making fun of Jumbo. When Jumbo woke up he realized that he made a big mistake by making friendship with them.
He cried but nobody came for his help. At last his mother woke him up from his dream. Seeing his mother in front of him, Jumbo cried inconsolably and promised that he would never ever think of swimming in the future. That made his mother happy and she served him hot delicious food

©2009 Renuka Singh Saxena

THE CROCODILE

There was once a baby crocodile. He had a beautiful shiny tail and all the other crocodiles were horrible to him because they were jealous of him.
One day the little baby crocodile counted all his beautiful shiny scales and there were a thousand. A lot more than he thought. So he counted all the other crocodiles and there were twenty and that was including the grown up crocodiles. He decided that he had many scales and could spare forty from his tummy so he wished for forty of his scales to be on his pillow by morning, but there weren’t any. Even three weeks later there weren't any.
Then one day a magic crocodile granted him a wish. He wished for forty of his scales to be on his pillow when he woke up in the morning.
He woke up and there were forty beautiful shiny scales on his pillow. So he gave all twenty crocodiles, including his parents two scales each.
From then on everybody was kind to the little baby crocodile who had given away forty of his beautiful shiny scales.

©2001 Steph Skellorn

HONEY NUT CARROT CAKE

Joseph hurried to finish his breakfast. It was a bright and sunny day and he wanted to go outside and play.

He swallowed a mouthful of cereal. "Bye, Mom," he said. "I'm going outside to play ball."

“Not before you get your chores done,” his mother said. I'm baking a pie for dessert and I want you to go pick some raspberries."

Joseph's mouth watered as he thought about taking a delicious bite of pie.

"I love to pick raspberries," he said, grabbing a basket and skipping out the door.

Walking through the meadow, he came upon a rabbit munching on a carrot.

Hello, Mr. Rabbit,” Joseph said. "Would you be so kind to tell me where I might find some raspberries?"

"I couldn't be much help finding raspberries," the rabbit said, wiggling his nose. "My carrots have an excellent crunch, why don't you try a bunch?"

Joseph pulled some carrots out of the ground and put them in his basket. "Thank you, Mr. Rabbit," Joseph said, and skipped away whistling.

Hearing a noise high up in a tree, Joseph stopped and saw a squirrel gathering nuts and storing them in a hole.

"Sorry, Mr. Squirrel, but would you be so kind to tell me where I might find some raspberries?"

“Oh, little boy, there are no raspberries up here. There are only nuts to pick from the trees. Try some nuts before you leave, and you'll forget about raspberries."

Joseph picked some nuts from the tree and dropped them in the basket. He waved goodbye to Mr. Squirrel and continued his journey.

He entered the dark forest and was scared…just a little. But maybe he would find raspberries. He heard a noise ahead of him. Walking slowly towards the noise, he found a black bear sitting on a log eating something gooey.

"P-p-pardon me, M-M-Mr. B-b-ear, do you know where I might find some raspberries?"

"Little boy, come closer to me and I'll give you something tasty called honey," the bear smiled.

Joseph stepped closer to the bear and dipped his hand in the honey. It tasted delicious and sweet.

The bear leaned towards Joseph and roared. "The honey tastes good, but not as good as you will little boy."

Joseph screamed and ran out of the forest. He jumped over rocks and ran through the meadow all the way home. He looked behind him and was happy to find that the bear didn't follow him. Looking down at his basket he frowned. He had carrots, nuts, and some of the bear's honey that dripped in the basket, but no raspberries.

Walking into the kitchen he had an idea. With his mother's help, Joseph baked a surprise dessert using his carrots, nuts, and honey. At dessert, he ate every crumb of his honey-nut carrot cake and it was the best cake he ever tasted.

© 2000 Sherry Pittinger

THE LITTLE FISH WHO SWAM TO THE BIG OCEAN

Once upon a time, there was a fish named George. He lived in the water, as all fish do but something was different about George, he did not like the water. He swam and swam around in the water, and every place he swam, he would find something that he did not like. First, he said that the rocks were to big, then he said that the rocks were too small. Nothing would please him. The other fish in his school, all fish belong to a school, would try to cheer him up. They didn't understand why he was unhappy. They loved swimming around in the shallow water and being together.

The school lived in the inter-coastal waters of South Florida. This water was full of life and warmth. There was always plenty of food and activity and there was never a dull moment for these fish. However, for some reason, George felt restless and discontent and he wanted more. One day, a big, old and wise fish came to visit his school. He listened intentionally. The old and wise one was telling of vast waters and limitless swimming. He was telling of great whales and big fish. He was also telling about great light and darkness. Suddenly George wanted to experience this too. The other fish in his school were not interested but George was eager. He swam with the big fish towards these vast waters with great dreams. He did not know where he was going but he trusted the older and wiser fish..

Soon the water began to feel cold and he was seeing a giant fish that looked very hungry. He would have been afraid for his life, but he was much too excited by the new sights. Soon they came to a cave and they found a safe place for the night with food nearby.

George liked it in the cave. It was very quiet and he could hear calming sounds. Melodious sound seemed to be coming from a long distance. Even when the big fish swam away, George decided to remain. This was against all normal fish instinct, as fish wants to be with other fish. However, as I said earlier, George was not a normal fish. The melodious sound fascinated him and he could not stop listening to it. He even began to distinguish the different tones and types of sound. He listened and he listened. He did not eat or move because he was so busy listening. The more he listened, the more he began to understand about who he really was. The more he listened, the more he fell into a different awareness and soon he forgot that he was a fish and that he did not like the water.

One day the big and wise fish was swimming by the cave and he thought about George, so he went into the cave. There he found George just where he had left him quite some time ago. George had changed however, and did not look the same at all. He was shining in a special way and his breathing was extremely slow. George recognized the old and wise fish and welcomed him.

George was now also old and wise and the two left the cave together.

By Acharya E.T.

A WINTER NIGHT IN THE FOREST

It was a winter night and the cool breeze is making animals seek some shelter and a cover on their bodies. The sparrows entered their nests, the rabbits went into their burrows, the parrots went into the holes on the tree trunks, the squirrels hide into the shoots of the coconut tree. Thus all those birds and animals settled down to face the chill night. Dr.Dove was watching all these animals in the bright moon light from its whole on the nearby rocky hill.

By mid night the chillness increased and a couple of crows had fallen seriously ill for the exposure to the severe cold.

As the Sun rises all the animals and birds started coming out and assembled at the bottom of the rocky hill.

What a cold it was last night. The winter has just begun now. By January it would be very cold. If the cold winds blow like this we will certainly reduce in number – said a crane that lives on the nearby thorn bushes.

I could hear the sound of my teeth as I shivered in the night – said a dog.

Though we are big we too feel the cold said an elephant.

Thought I am in my Den I too felt it.

Here comes an idea – said Dr. .Dove by landing on a big stone.

We all know that the Lion lives in a big den in this hill. I have seen another small den that can comfortably accommodate our Lion. It is just on the other side of this Hill. I feel that the Lion can leave this big den and occupy the small one so that those animals that have no home can take shelter in the big den. Thus they can protect themselves from exposing to the severe cold.

As soon as Dr. Dove completed telling this, the lion roared and rejected the idea. I need this big den let animals seek shelter in the small den that you had located.

Looking at the elephants Dr. Dove said – Dear Lion this is only for the winter months and rainy days the rest of the time you can use this big den. The elephants trumpeted in support of this statement and urged the lion to agree.

Seeing the unity and the support Dove got from the herd of Elephants the Lion said: OK I agree.

The animals disbursed in search of food.

It was night again. All those animals that have no home gathered in the big den and felt good to be there. As the night advances the cold winds blew more frequently and making the animals shiver even in the Den. Some how they spent the night and gathered again at the bottom of the hill to share their experiences.

Since the den is not so deep it can protect us partially from the severe cold. We have to live with it - opined the deer.

Having listened to this discussion, Dove said: I have another idea to help you keep warm. You all can collect the twigs and our elephant friends can bring dried logs in the forest to the den. As mid night one of you can make these twigs and dried logs into a small heap and set fire. Then the den gets the warmth from this fire.

Great idea jumped a monkey.

That night the animals make their own hearth and felt the warmth and slept comfortably.

The animals make it a practice.

©2007 IVNS Raju

MARVIN THE CURIOUS MOUS

Marvin was a little white mouse about two years old. He was one of a litter of 29 other mice. His mom was always worried that he was going to get hurt. He was so curious about the world "Curiosity killed the cat," she warned. Marvin never really listened to his mother's warnings. The world was just too big to be ignored.
Marvin lived in a small hole in a wall of a house. The owners of the house just moved out and new humans moved in. The little mouse ran around curiously. He never saw so many wonderful new things. The old humans that lived here didn't own so much stuff.
There were so many treasures to explore. Where to start, Marvin didn't know. Then he saw it! He neve saw anything like it before. What was it?
It was big and black and round. It had three holes on the top. Marvin the little mouse wanted to explore more. "What was it used for? he thought to himself. He crept closer. He crawled to the top of the strange object.
Then something horrible happened to poor Marvin. He fell into one of those big holes.
It was so dark and scary. Poor Marvin did not know what to do. He tried to come out but the inside was so slippery he couldn't climb out.
It wasn't until a human picked up the object that Marvin found a way to escape. You see who ever picked it up made the holes face the floor and Marvin slid right out.
"That was neat," thought Marvin after he got over being afraid. He thought it was so neat he decided to do more exploring.
The next thing Marvin found was weird looking. It was big, really big and odd shaped too. Marvin remembered the shape of a human foot. It kind of looked like that, but Marvin knew that humans couldnt' take their feet off. So what was it?
Marvin crawled inside, it was wet and smelly. Marvin didn't want to stay very long inside of it. Marvin tried to get out as fast as he could. There was one problem though. A human was near the thing he was in. The human screamed when she saw Marvin. Marvin hated when humans did that, it hurt his ears.
Marvin knew that the scream would cause the other humans to bring the CAT! Marvin knew that meant he had to run. That is exactly what Marvin did, he ran. Poor little Marvin ran as fast as his little feet could take him.
"Whew," he thought once he was in a safe place. "That was a close one." Marvin made a silent promise to avoid humans at all cost. He also needed to avoid the CAT. Marvin wasn't stupid, for a mouse cats meant bad news.
Well, that was over. Time for Marvin to explore more. So Marvin slowly crawled out of his hiding spot and found something he new well. It was cheese and it was sitting on a wood thing. "The humans must have dropped it," thought Marvin.
So Marvin walked up to the cheese and quickly grabbed it. Before Marvin knew what was happening he heard a loud SNAP! Poor Marvin's tail was caught under a metal bar and boy did it hurt.
Marvin didn't know what to do. All he could do was cry. He was scared and alone. Most of all, Marvin was in pain. At first he thought he could maybe wiggle his way out. That didn't work. Next he tried to pick up the bar. That didn't work. The he saw a human and knew it was the end.
The human picked up the trap with Marvin in it. "Poor little guy," the man said. He lifted up the bar and freed Marvin. Then he patted Marvin on the head and let him go.
Marvin couldn't believe it. He was free. He wasn't going to be fed to the CAT. He was so happy he walked playfully away. He would always remember the kind man that saved his life.
Most of all Marvin would remember to be a little less curious.

©2004 Christy Ann Robinson

PUFFER BUNNY AND THE ESCAPE TO THE MEADOW

Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Puffer Bunny. He was so fluffy that everyone wanted to cuddle him. He lived with some kids in a comfortable bungalow. The kids were named BoBo, Bobby, and Kit. Bobby was especially fond of little Puffer because he had raised him from a baby.

One day they were playing in the back yard and Puffer Bunny took off jumping and prancing. He wiggled under the fence and headed off through the pasture behind the house. By the time the kids could get over the fence, Puffer was long gone.

Meanwhile, Puffer had scurried down into a hole and was crawling through a long tunnel. He felt something wet and cold. He held his breath in fear, but when his eyes adjusted to the darkness, he realized he was nose to nose with another little bunny! He let out a sigh of relief! The new little bunny whispered, "My name is Doodlebug." Doodlebug took Puffer by the paw and led him down through more passages and into a cozy little burrow. His brothers and sisters were snuggled together, all warm and safe. There was Dipsy, Dapper, and Dolly and the baby twins, Digger and Dodger. Puffer was thrilled to see a whole family of bunnies!

However, outside of the little burrow, the kids were worried sick about their little bunny. They saw a little fox trot off into the deep woods. They just knew that the fox had gotten their little Puffer. Bobby cried quietly while Bobo and Kit tried to figure out what to do. BoBo said, "Guys, it's time we headed home."

All the kids climbed back over the fence and trudged home. The night was long with worry.

Back in the bunny burrow, Puffer was really enjoying himself. He and Doodlebug slipped out for a little mischief. See Puffer was always exploring and Doodlebug could never say no to an adventure. The two frisky bunnies frolicked towards the woods. Just as they were approaching a rotten log, a rattle-snake slithered up. The two bunnies frost. The snake had the bunnies cornered. Their hearts were pounding so loud that the earth shook. The snake said, "Yum, dinner!" And his body lurched forward at Doodlebug. Quickly, Puffer Bunny jumped over the snake, grabbed the rattle, and shook it with all his might! What a sound it made! That snake jumped up in surprise-which gave the two buddies just enough time to bound on outa’ there.

Doodlebug's mom rank the dinner bell just as they were coming back to the rabbit hole. She saw the looks on their faces and gave them each a hearty hug. She had fixed a dinner of cabbage and carrots, and they ate all they could eat. When the fluffy little bunnies finished their dinner, they invited Puffer to spend the night. He was delighted!

The next morning, Puffer pranced on home to his little bungalow. The kids were overjoyed that he was safe!

© Copyright 1999 Francis Allgood

THE MISSING PICNIC FOOD

Once upon a time there was a forest fire in a big, big forest. All the little animals that lived there ran as fast as they could to get away from the hot flames. Squirrels, raccoons, foxes, snakes, turtles, rabbits, mice and many other animals had to find new homes. Some of them went to other forests, some of them went to parks, and some of them actually had to make their little homes in the yards of human beings, or, people.

Far, far away from the fire was a house where three little children lived. Their names were Thomas, Kathy, and Carrie. They all went to school but on this September day it was Saturday. They had been playing all morning. Now it was lunchtime. They were hungry. They asked their mom if they could have lunch, and she said, "Why don't you have a picnic in the yard"?

That sounded like a great idea, but WHERE in the yard? So Mom told them to lay a picnic cloth in the green grassy grass near the scruffy old juniper bushes. While they were doing that, she would make some celery sticks, carrot sticks, and some yummy peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.

When the kids had spread out the picnic blanket, they ran into the kitchen and asked if lunch was ready. Mom told them to take the carrot sticks and plates out to the blanket, and to take their drinks also. So Thomas, Kathy and Carrie took these things out to the blanket and arranged them carefully. Then they ran as fast as they could, huffing and puffing, back to the kitchen and said to Mom, "What else have you made so far"? So she said, "I've got your celery sticks cut up for you now - run these out to your picnic blanket." So out ran the three kids as fast as they could go to add these to the carrots on their plates.

But when they got to the blanket, something was wrong. Where were the carrot sticks? They were all gone! "This must be a trick," said Kathy. "Let's leave the celery sticks here and see what happens!"

Then they ran as fast as they could back to Mom, who by now was making the peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. They told her that someone had stolen the carrot sticks. She said, "You're kidding!" and they said "Come on - we'll show you!"

Mom hurried out with them to the picnic blanket. But now, not only were the carrot sticks missing, but the celery sticks were gone, too! Mom said, "Maybe one of your neighbor friends is hiding them just to be silly."

So everyone spread out and looked behind the trees, bushes, and just about everywhere. Unfortunately, they couldn't find the carrots, the celery, or anyone hiding.

Finally Mom said, “Well, your drinks are still out here. Let's get your sandwiches. You guys go ahead and eat them out here and maybe something will turn up.”

So Thomas, Kathy and Carrie sat down to their picnic and they ate their sandwiches. Of course, while they sat there, they couldn't help but look around for the sneaky celery and carrot thief.

They were just about finished eating when Carrie looked over at the juniper bushes and saw something move. She softly said, "Shshsh!" to Thomas and Kathy. "There's something wiggling over there! See the bushes moving? So everyone sat very still, and a little brown animal came to the edge of the bushes and looked at them. It was a rabbit. Quietly it went back into the bushes.

"I have an idea," said Thomas. "Let's get more celery and carrots, and see if that rabbit is our thief. We'll put them at the edge of the bushes, and watch from the window."

They quietly went back into the house and got Mom to cut up more celery and carrots. They carefully put them down near the bushes and walked back to the house. As they watched, the little rabbit came out and grabbed the vegetables in his mouth and carried them back into the juniper bushes. Mom had watched, too, and she said that she had never seen a rabbit in the yard before. She thought that maybe because of the forest fire, he had needed to look for a new home.

"Maybe we can keep feeding this rabbit, and he will stay here for a long time," said Mom.

That is just what they did. They fed the little rabbit every day. A few weeks went by. The weather turned cooler and finally winter came and they didn't see the rabbit. Sometimes they would take food out to the edge of the bushes, and sometimes the food would disappear, and other times it just stayed there. All winter they worried about the rabbit – was he cold, was he scared, did he move somewhere else?

Finally, spring came. They watched for the rabbit day after day. In early April, the day before Easter, when the trees had just a few leaves, Thomas, Kathy, and Carrie took the food out to the bushes, and as they watched, the little rabbit came out and grabbed it! Whatever he had done during the winter, he was OK now!

The kids continued to feed him, and one day, the little rabbit came out to get his food, and he had four little rabbits with him! Their rabbit was a Mommy rabbit!

So from that time on, the kids fed the rabbits, and year after year, there was always a little rabbit family that lived in their scruffy old juniper bushes.

By Paula Fayad

A SQUIRREL IN A WINTER NIGHT

You are aware that during winter the trees shed leaves and make the birds and other small animals that live on them to face cold nights.

One cold night a squirrel found it difficult to bear the cold. It was on a search for a place that can protect it from the cold. It ran into the parasol of a hut that belongs to an old man who lives on the outskirts of the forest.

As soon as the squirrel started moving in the parasol of his hut the old man heard the sound of it, came out and found the squirrel shivering with cold. He extended his hand and waved his fingers to come on to it. The squirrel for a moment kept quite and it recalled what all it had seen this old man doing earlier. It appeared from this recalling that this old man is a good one. It slowly crawled onto the hand of the old man who caressed it with his another hand and took it in side.

It was very warm inside the hurt and it made the squirrel stop shivering soon and fall asleep. It slept for more than three hours and woke up with the sound of the cupboard door opened by the old man. The old man noticed this and came near the squirrel with a hot cup of tomato soup. He fed the squirrel with the spoon and emptied the cup.

The squirrel became active and found the holes in the roof of the hut. The old man slept again. As the day breaks out, the old man woke up and found searched for the squirrel in vain. He thought that he had gone back to the forest. He became busy with his daily chores.

As he was about to rest for a nap after the lunch, he heard a noise on the top of the roof. He looked up and found that the holes on the roof are being filled with a lump of fiber. He went out to find out who was at work and saw the squirrel seriously filling the holes one after the other first with the fiber and topping it with a big leaf meticulously.

The old man came inside and started doing some thing. The squirrel on the top of the roof completed its job and entered the hut to find out if it missed any hole. The old man thanked the squirrel and offered a cup of hot milk. The squirrel drank it merrily.

The old man asked, ‘how did get the fiber and the leaves to fill all the holes at once?’

I came out in the growing remains of those who lived in the beginning of the century. Once I felt I had enough material to fill the holes I started doing the job that I know well.

Thought you are a small animal you have a big mind to think and great strength to do the job. I thank you for your kind help. You can live with me, if you want - said the old man.

The squirrel agreed to it by waving its tail and the head in joy.

Indeed the holes were well filled and the rainfall that occurred a couple of days later made it further firm and there was no leakage in the hut.

They lived together for a long time in the same hut.

©2007 IVNS Raju

THE TIGER AND THE LION

One day a tiger felt that it was more powerful than the lion and wanted to challenge the lion. It went near the lion's den and started shouting and making all kids of sounds. It was noon and the lion was fast asleep after a meal. The sounds created by the tiger woke up lion.

Who is there? Shouted the lion.

There was no reply but the shouts of the tiger increased.

The lion came out of its den and stood in front of the tiger that was shouting continuously.

Staring deep into the tiger's eys the lion asked: Why are you disturbing me, you can go to any other place in the forest and shout as loudly as you can. But I never allow you to disturb me any more.

The tiger looked furiously at the lion and said: Look this forest belongs to all and so is this place too. You have no right to ask me to vacate this. I shall continue to be here and shout, as I like.

In the meantime an elephant that was passing by noticed the argument between the tiger and the lion and came.

'Stop quarrelling. What is the problem. Let me know, demanded the elephant.

The lion explained the reason and the tiger stood to its stance. The elephant felt helpless to resolve their conflict.

Then came Dr. Dove. It has inquired from the elephant: What is going on here? Generally I do not see a tiger and a lion together?

The elephant reported the matter briefly.

That's the entire problem? Yelled Dr. Dove.

The elephant was surprised at the casual attitude of Dr. Dove.

Don't you think it is not a problem at all? : The elephant asked.

Yes it is very much a problem but not at all a difficult one to solve. The elephant got further perplexed with this response from Dr.Dove.

Dr.Dove now took the lead and starting flying in-between the tiger and the lion.

The tiger and the lion got disturbed with this.

Seeing them giving a pause to their loud arguments, Dr. Pigeon proposed: Dear friends you can solve the problem.

How both the tiger and the lion shouted.

Very simple the tiger can continue to shout and the lion can continue to sleep: said pigeon.

You stupid Dr. Dove. You are fit only to pull out the thorns from the feet, clear dust from the eyes and treat cut injuries of the animals but not the problems like this – yelled the lion.

The tiger joined the lion and said: leave us alone we shall solve our problems ourselves.

No my dear friends, please listen to me.

Dr. Pigeon requested the lion to follow and enter the den quickly. The lion thought for a while and then followed Dr. Dove. As the lion entered the den, Dr. Dove took out two lumps of cotton from his kit and approached the Lion.

Mr. Lion please listen to me these lumps of cotton help you proof yourself from the sound pollution being made by the Tiger. Please place these lumps one each in to your ears and experience for yourself.

The lion did as suggested and both the lion and Dr. Dove came out the den silently.

Dr. Dove told the tiger: Tiger please shout as loudly as you can you will have no objection from the Lion.

The tiger shouted loudly and the lion felt no disturbance.

The lion retuned to its den greeting the Pigeon by waving its paw. The tiger got furious at this gesture and continue shouting at its best – also puzzled as to why the lion has become so calm.

Seeing this confused state of the tiger Dove said: Tiger I told the tiger of your power and advised him not to quarrel with you. You are more powerful than the lion. See the lion itself has agreed to it.

Tiger felt very happy and gently stroked Dr .Dove with its claw in appreciation of its help. Then Dr. Dove said: Tiger you should not stay here that too before a lion's den. Because seeing you here other animals might feel that you are serving the lion. So I suggest that you should to that hilltop and live there.

Yes, Dr. Dove I shall follow your advice and I thank you for this: saying this the tiger proceeded to the hilltop.

The elephant was thrilled at this sudden change and astonishingly looked at Dr. Dove.

Dr.Dove fluttered its wings and flew towards south.

It is no secret to anyone that today learning English is a necessity. Modern parents try to instill in their children a love for foreign language from childhood, by sending them to additional classes or by hiring a private tutor. However, moms and dads can also participate in the process of teaching kids. Children's fairy tales in English are the best way to learn the material. Through reading, the child will not only immerse himself in the world of his favorite magical heroes, but also learn to perceive familiar stories in a foreign language and learn new words. Thus, you will instill in your child an interest not only in learning the language, but also in literature.

English through a fairy tale

Childhood is the best time not only because of carelessness, but also because of the effectiveness of assimilation of new information. That is why scientists advise starting the educational process at 2-4 years old, when the child's brain is able to easily perceive educational material.

Learning a foreign language at an early age has its own characteristics. The playing technique and the perception of most of the material by ear are just some of them. Now in the public domain there are many videos, audio recordings and books to help parents and educators.

A lesson for a small student should be built in the form of an exciting game, and what, if not a fairy tale, best meets this requirement? English fairy tales for children take into account all aspects of the language - vocabulary, elementary grammar, reading and listening skills. Whatever method of presentation you choose - show the fairy tale on video, read it yourself or with the children - you can always be sure that the little listener will be satisfied!

Fairy tales in English contribute to the development of imagination and broadening the horizons of the children's audience. In addition to traditional skills - the perception of the text, its interpretation - the child will learn to concentrate and draw analogies with his native language.

You have finally decided which fairy tale you will study today with your son or daughter. What points should be taken into account during the lesson?

First of all, do not plant knowledge. Let the process of getting to know the characters and the text be entertainment for the child, not torture. Use your imagination to turn it into an exciting action: change your voice when dubbing, learn the songs of the characters, come up with associations or act out like a skit!

It is worth avoiding the traditional explanation of grammatical intricacies. If you take up this business, then do everything in portions and in simple language. Perhaps in this matter you will need the help of a professional who will tell you the most convenient option.

Let the fairy tale turn into a wonderful journey through the world of the language being studied!

Fairy tales for kids in English

So, we found out that a fairy tale is one of the best options for immersing yourself in a language environment. What fairy tales in English for children to choose?

In this matter, it all depends on the level of language proficiency. Usually, on modern books with educational fairy tales in English, the required stock of knowledge and the number of words are always indicated. Sometimes tasks, questions are attached to fairy tales. Also, the text can be accompanied by an audio and video application. In principle, all these materials are not so difficult to find on the Internet.

You should start with those stories that the baby has already heard in Russian. Recognizable characters and situations will facilitate the process of perception of foreign speech. In the future, it is already possible to introduce the child to new characters, for example, the famous

Use an adapted edition that is age- and English-specific. At first, it is desirable that the original text be accompanied by a translation. Do not forget to use your own imagination to motivate your child to further activities.

On our site you will find a lot of useful materials, including children's fairy tales in English. With them, the process of teaching a child English will become much more productive and more fun.

2016-02-01

Hello my wonderful readers.

I remember I mentioned more than once that fairy tales for children in English are one of my favorite and very effective teaching methods. Once I already made a selection of the best, and also recently designed a selection, but today I want to give you a text version that you can start using with your kids today.

I have for you a few short and well-known fairy tales, as well as tips on how best to build a child's education.

If you are ready, then let's start with some tips:

• For beginners try adapted fairy tales. These are stories that use vocabulary of a certain level.
• Work with stories effortlessly. Memorize words from the text, show the baby pictures with characters, while reading, play with intonations and arouse the baby's interest. After reading, repeat the words with your child, try and use new vocabulary.
• Look for fairy tales with translation. The entry level simply will not allow your child to take on complex texts without translation.
• take care of Russian fairy tales in English language. After all, what could be easier than reading in English what you have already heard in Russian?
• Try audiobooks. With the development of the lexical base, it is useful to develop the skills of listening to English speech. Find stories that you can listen to online or download for free if needed. I have a small selection - listen and learn directly online.

Well, are you ready to get down to the main thing? Then catch.

• The round little bun. Kolobok.

An old man and an old woman lived poorly. The man asked the woman to make a bun. -“We have no flour. What do I need to make it?” She found some flour, made a bun and placed it on the open window to cool. The little bun suddenly rolled off.

The bun was rolling along the forest and faced a hare. The hare said: “I will eat you!” The little bun asked not to eat him and sang a song for the hare. While the little bun was singing, the hare distracted and didn't get when the bun ran away.

The little bun rolled on and faced a wolf. And everything happened as with the hare. He sang a song and rolled away. The same happened with the bear. The little bun ran from everyone until he met a fox. She wasn't as stupid as other animals. She asked the bun to sing.

When he finished she said: “What a beautiful song. But sweet bun, I am so old, so can you sit closer on my nose and sing to me one more time?” The bun did as he was asked and - bump - the fox ate him!

The old man and the old woman lived in poverty. The old man asked his wife to make a bun. "We don't have pain. What do I need from make it? "She found flour, made a bun and put it on open window to cool off. The little bun suddenly rolled down.

The gingerbread man rolled through the forest and collided with a hare. The hare said: "I'll eat you!" Kolobok asked not to eat him and sang a song for the hare. While the gingerbread man was singing, the hare was distracted and did not understand when the bun ran away.

The gingerbread man rolled further and collided with the wolf. And all happened the way with a hare. He sang a song and drove off. The same thing happened with a bear. Kolobok ran away from everyone until he met a fox. She was not as stupid as other animals. She asked him to sing.

When he finished she said, "What a beautiful song. But my dear, I'm so old, so you can sit closer on my sock and I sing one more time? "The gingerbread man did as he was asked, and - boom - the fox ate it!

• The Turnip. Turnip.

Grandmother grew a very big turnip. The grandfather came to pick it out, he tried so hard but couldn't pull it out.

He called the grandmother. She pulled the grandfather, and he pulled the turnip but they didn't manage anyway.

Then they called the granddaughter. They tried but still - no success.

The granddaughter called the dog. They tried to do it but the story happened again.

Then the dog called the cat but still they didn't pull out the turnip.

Then they called the mouse. And finally they pulled the turnip out!

Grandmother grew a very large turnip. Grandfather come to pick up her, tried so hard, but could not pull out the turnip.

He called his grandmother. She took hold of her grandfather, grandfather of a turnip, but they failed to pull her out.

Then they called their granddaughter. They tried, but still no success.

The granddaughter called the dog. They tried pull out the turnip, but story repeated again.

Then the dog called the cat, but they never pulled out the turnip.

Then they called the mouse. And then they pulled out a turnip!

Many fairy tales and videos in English for children and adults can be found on the website LinguaLeo . After free registration you need to go to the section "For children". I wrote more about how to use this service in teaching children English in. By the way, there you can also purchase and take an interesting educational online course with your child. « English for the little ones» . My daughter and I have already gone through it. We liked!

• Chicken-Licken. Chicken Chick Chick.

One day Chicken-Licken was walking under the nut tree. Bang - the nut fell on his head. “Oh. No! The sky is falling!” - screamed Chicken-Licken.

He ran and ran and met a Hen-Len. He told her that the sky was falling and they ran together.

They ran and ran and met the Cock-Lock. They told him that the sky was falling and they ran together.

They ran and ran and met a Duck-Luck. They screamed: “The sky is falling! Run!" The Duck-Luck said to them: “No, sky is not falling! Take a look!” They looked up the sky. The sky wasn't falling. She showed them the nuts and explained that was the nut but not the sky.

“Oh, no!” said the Chicken-Licken.

One day chicken chick chick went under walnut tree. Booms - a nut fell on his head. "Oh. No! The sky is falling!" shouted Chicken Chick.

He ran and ran, and met the Ryabushka Hen. He told her that the sky was falling and they ran together.

They ran and ran and met cockerel of the Golden Scallop. They told him that the sky was falling and they ran together.

They ran and ran and met Lucky Duck. They screamed at her: "The sky is falling!" The duck said to them: "No, the sky is not falling! Take a look! "They looked at the sky. The sky was not falling. She showed them the nuts and explained that it was them, not the sky.

" Oh no!" Chicken chick said.

On the eve of the New Year (, I mean!) Here's a New Year's fairy tale for you.

• 12 months . 12 months

The stepdaughter was sent to the forest for the brushwoods. As she came back home with the brushwoods her stepmother sent her to the wood again to get the snowdrops. IN DECEMBER! Where could she get the snowdrops in December?

She spends hours in the forest but still no snowdrops. Then she finds a fireplace with 12 men sitting around. They invite her to join and get warm. As she tells them the story why she is here, the Brother April asks the Brother January to allow him to take his place for some minutes.

When they do it the whole place becomes full of snowdrops. The girl takes some, thanks the brothers and goes home. That is how some wishes can be fulfilled for the New Year.

Stepdaughter was sent to forest for brushwood. When she returned home with brushwood, her stepmother sent her into the woods one more time to get snowdrops. IN DECEMBER! Where could she get snowdrops in December?

She spends hours in the woods but still can't find snowdrops. She then finds a campfire with 12 men sitting around. They invite her join and warm up. When she says im a story why is she here brother april asks brother jan to let him take his place within minutes.

When they do it all around becomes complete snowdrops. The girl collects them , thanks her brothers and goes home . This is how some wishes can be fulfilled for the New Year.

Well, my dears, I'm sure that already now you can go read these little stories. If this is not enough, then subscribe to my newsletter I am constantly replenishing stocks with new materials.

In addition, you can buy a collection of fairy tales in English without leaving your home. For this there is ozone- My favorite online store of useful products for the whole family.

My favorite collection Disney fairy tales ! With him, it's great to start immersing yourself in English with your child.

Or that excellent guide with 5 famous Russian fairy tales in English. In addition to fairy tales, there is a dictionary and interesting tasks!

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Once upon a time there was a boy whose name was Jack. He lived with a dog, a cat, a donkey and a cockerel. Jack liked to watch cartoons on TV very much and very often he forgot to feed his pets. So they were sad.

When the dog was hungry he came up to Jack and said: "Bow-wow, I`m hungry, I want some meat". Jack answered: "Go away. I want to watch cartoons".

When the cat was hungry he came up to Jack and said: "Meow, I`m hungry, I want some milk". Jack answered: "Go away. I want to watch cartoons".

When the cock was hungry he came up to Jack and said: "Cock-a-doodle-doo, I`m hungry, I want some corn". Jack answered: "Go away. I want to watch cartoons".

When the donkey was hungry he came up to Jack and said: "Hee-haw, I`m hungry, I want some grass". Jack answered: "Go away. I want to watch cartoons".

One day there was a great storm at night. There roof was on fire. The dog, the cat, the cock and the donkey got up and ran to Jack`s room. The dog began to bark, the cat began to mew, the donkey began to bray and the cockerel sat on Jack`s head and said: "Cock-a-doodle-doo! Get up quickly, get up quickly!"

Jack got up, opened the door and ran out. The heavy rain stopped the fire. Everybody was happy and Jack was happy too.

He never forgets to feed his pets now. They don`t have a TV-set any more but live friendly and happily together.

Translation:

Once upon a time there was a boy named Jack. A dog, a cat, a donkey and a cockerel lived with him. Jack was very fond of watching cartoons on TV and often forgot to feed his pets. That's why they were sad.

When the dog was hungry, she would come up to Jack and say: "Bow-wow. I'm hungry, I want meat." Jack replied: "Go away. I want to watch cartoons."

When the cat was hungry, she came up to Jack and said: "Meow - meow. I'm hungry, I want milk." Jack replied: "Go away. I want to watch cartoons."

When the cockerel was hungry, he came up to Jack and said: "Ku-ka-re-ku. I'm hungry, I want grains." Jack replied: "Go away. I want to watch cartoons."

When the donkey was hungry, he would come up to Jack and say: "Yeah. I'm hungry, I want weed." Jack replied: "Go away. I want to watch cartoons."

One night there was a violent thunderstorm. The roof of the house caught fire. The dog, the cat, the cockerel and the donkey ran into Jack's room. The dog began to bark, the cat began to meow, the donkey began to roar, and the cockerel sat on Jack's head and said: "Ku-ka-re-ku! Wake up faster, wake up faster!"

Jack woke up, opened the door, and they all ran outside. Heavy rain put out the fire. Everyone was happy and Jack was happy too.

Now he never forgets to feed his pets. They no longer have a TV, but they live together and happily.

Konovalova Xenia