Greetings, my dear readers.
I always say that in teaching children should be interesting. Do you want me to share another method that I actively practice with my daughter? These are audio tales for children on English language.
Therefore, today I will share with you the ten best audio recordings, backed up by supporting texts in English (at the end of the article you will find a link to download audio files for fairy tales).
But first I want to give you some tips on how best to build a learning process.
- Choose a fairy tale.
Yes, it's obvious and unbelievable, but still)). The choice of audio text can be said to be the most important element effective learning. Look for what your baby has most likely already heard in Russian. In this case, it is simply vital to look for records with . And even better with translation (as I have here). - Immediately - in Russian.
Tell this story to the baby in Russian first. He needs to understand what he will listen to, who the main characters are. - Learn the words.
For example, if in "Little Red Riding Hood" the most frequent words are "wolf", "grandmother" and parts of the body of that same grandmother - so learn them. Take some time to master this vocabulary. - We listen.
Only after you got acquainted with the text in Russian, replenished your lexicon- only now you can listen. - Consolidation.
And you thought everything, listened and forgot! No no no! Do extra tasks, ask questions.
Do it in Russian - your baby is not ready to "climb Everest" yet. When he answers, help him translate his answers. For example:
Who pretended to be Little Red Riding Hood?
-Wolf.
-And how will the wolf be in English?
-Wolf!
Got the idea?
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You and your child can listen to one record until you get bored. Now the Internet is full of sites where you can listen to audiobooks online, and even for free. But today I have selected for you the top ten highest quality audio fairy tales. They are perfect for both 4-5 year olds and older kids. And of course, dear adults, they will certainly suit you too. Don't even hesitate! It will be not only effective, but also extremely exciting!
2. Snow White.
Favorite story of many girls. The vocabulary is still very simple. And there are also songs that can be easily remembered, but in general the whole fairy tale is built in the form. 3 in 1, so to speak!
3. Lily the Flower Fairy
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A very sweet and kind story about a fairy. The words are slightly more complex, with some phrasal verbs, and more colloquial use in general.
4. The ugly duckling.
Another well known story. Pronunciation is slow enough for the child to understand every word.
5. Moth (The butterfly).
The story of how the moth was looking for a mate. The vocabulary is more difficult than in previous stories. And you have to deal with the names right away.
If you want to not only listen, but also hold full-fledged books in your hands, here are my recommendations:
These fairy tales will be great helpers on the way to learning English for children. different ages starting even from 2-3 years. This is a whole series that is better to buy right away, especially since the price from the publisher is more than pleasant. Suitable for beginners:
The story of the caterpillar Alina
Continuation of the story about the caterpillar Alina
Three piglets
Teremok
turnip
You can also purchase this wonderful manual with adapted fairy tales in English. Each page has a glossary to aid understanding! This book is suitable for older children - 7-10 years old.
6. Goat and the Master (The goat and the Master).
An instructive story about how to be kind to those who help you.
7. Old Sultan (Old Sultan).
Very interesting story about a faithful owner of a dog and a wolf. Very simple vocabulary, seasoned with a small number of phrasal verbs. What you need for learning.
And you consolidate your success by watching movies and TV shows in English. But we still have a few left!
We will share secret technique(only graduates of the faculties of foreign languages and part-time employees know about it) - this is pronunciation training with the help of fairy tales in English. This method is suitable for any level of English - it doesn’t matter if you are a “beginner” or a “pro”.
Why fairy tales?
A professional announcer with a special expression (which is peculiar to the voicing of fairy tales) slowly and clearly pronounces a fairy tale, pronounces each sound. A various situations, which are fairy-tale heroes, and the emotions they experience will help you understand the intricacies of English intonation and logical stress. If you've forgotten why this is so important, .
We have prepared a full-fledged "fabulous workout": step by step instructions and a selection of 5 English fairy tales with an audio track.
Work algorithm: how to listen to fairy tales in English
The algorithm is aimed at developing two skills: listening and pronunciation. These skills are closely related to each other. Training is suitable for any fairy tale.
The main thing - do not skip steps and do not peep into the "cribs" (texts of fairy tales) earlier than expected. We picked short stories so training shouldn't take too long.
Step 1: Listen carefully for the first time. You may not know all the words - that's okay.
Step 2: Listen to the story again. Your task is to hear most of the words. If it didn’t work out the second time, then set aside time for the third listening to the fairy tale.
Step 3: If you are confident in your abilities, then the next step is to write down what you hear. You can stop the audio recording to keep up with the announcer.
Step 5: Now check yourself - check your notes with the original text. Click on unfamiliar words and add them to the dictionary. But before that, try to guess the meaning of the word from the context. This will help develop a semantic guess.
Step 6: Now start working on pronunciation - turn on the audio and read synchronously with the speaker, trying to repeat his intonation in detail. Do not be lazy, let the facial muscles work at full strength!
Step 7*: bonus task - read the fairy tale yourself, without a speaker and record your voice.
You can do this: after two or three listenings, read it yourself and record your voice on the recorder. Then follow the sixth step - speaking with the announcer - and then speak into the recorder again on your own. So you get a before and after option, and you will see that there is progress.
The algorithm has been mastered. Now, let's start training! You will find everything you need below.
Listen, read, repeat: audio fairy tales in English
Many fairy tales in English contain archaisms. Therefore, we made a careful selection for the article and found fairy tales with the most used and simple vocabulary. The stories are arranged in ascending order, from shortest to longest.
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The well-known story about handsome man, imprisoned in the body of an ugly frog, will teach you to pronounce the most complex combinations of sounds at a fast pace. |
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The story of the beautiful woman locked in the tower is filled with |w|. Other complex sounds are also found, so the fabulous training will be complete. |
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It's time to learn to distinguish the English sonorous sound |r| from the Russian "r-r-r". To do this, take on the tale of the miraculous rescue of Little Red Riding Hood from the belly of a bloodthirsty wolf. Arabian night, magic sand... Did a melody play in your head? 🙂 So reading the original fairy tale from the collection "A Thousand and One Nights" will be to your liking. |
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Conclusion: listen to online fairy tales in English
If you liked such fairy tale therapy for pronunciation and listening, then next time we will try to collect even more fairy tales with an audio version. Share your impressions in the comments!
Learning a language will quickly give fruitful results if you approach it diversified, developing all the necessary skills in parallel with each other. One lesson should be devoted to grammar, the second to vocabulary and reading, the third to speaking, and the fourth to listening to speech. Moreover, all skills can be improved during one lesson, which is greatly helped by audio books in English for beginners. With them, students learn new vocabulary, observe the application of grammar in practice, perceive the English accent and improve their pronunciation. In this article, we present some of the best English books for newbies.
Books are a good method for learning English, but you need to be able to work with it correctly.
We note right away that we strongly recommend that beginners use only adapted versions English works. Yes, everyone wants to immediately learn to understand the text in the original language, but miracles do not happen. Grasping for complex stories, you will get confused in grammar and large volume new vocabulary, and as a result, abandon such an important matter as working out the perception of English speech.
Adapted audiobooks in English for beginners are written with the simplest grammatical constructions, and the whole plot is revealed with the help of several hundred expressions of active basic vocabulary. The exact number of words depends on the level of the student's preparation: for complete beginners there are about 200-300, for holders of basic knowledge 300-600, for an average course more than 1000, etc.
Learning English from books consists of several stages:
- listening to an audio recording;
- text reading;
- work with vocabulary and translation;
- repeat listening.
First, you perceive English by ear, then work through obscure moments by reading, write out and learn new words. And the next day, consolidate all the studied material by listening to the audio recording again.
So, it is time to move from the theoretical analysis of the methodology to its practical implementation. The following are the most interesting and easy books on learning English.
Adapted Audiobooks in English for Beginners
Here you can download your favorite audiobook and its text version, or view a short educational story video.
Starter level
Very small pieces are ideal for those who have just started learning English.
The Umbrella (by Clare Harris)
A touching story, the action of which begins with a cloudy rainy day, and ends with warmth and comfort in the soul. A fascinating detective-romantic story will not leave indifferent fans of this genre.
Ski race (by Eleanor Jupp)
A fast-paced narrative about skiing competitions and the will of the participants to win. Sport is not only strength and passion, but also the deceit of rivals. Will the heroes be able to win this ski relay race?
Alissa
A story about a little girl Alice who loves to read and learn. She is hardworking, kind, smart, honest and accommodating. However, few in modern world appreciates such qualities, so our heroine will have to go through a lot of troubles and misadventures. Are they able to eradicate in an inquisitive girl her desire for goodness and knowledge? We'll find out at the end of the story!
Sara says no (by Norman Whitney)
And this audiobook tells the story of a girl, Sarah, who helps her father at work. Trading in the market is a very profitable business, but not always fair. Children's naivety and faith in goodness and justice are clearly not the place here. But sometimes miracles happen and the world gets better, right?
Beginner level
Books are suitable for those who have been studying the language for several months. The works are supplied with a glossary and small tasks.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (by Mark Twain)
The most famous children's book, which, according to the author, was written just for adults. With hooligan and restless Tom, you will plunge into the fascinating world of fun and adventure. Do not miss the opportunity to get acquainted in the original with a classic work that has earned good fame around the world.
Sherlock Holmes. The Blue Diamond (By Arthur Conan Doyle)
Another classic, the hero of whose works is known all over the world. Why listen and read this book? Elementary Watson. A detective story from a recognized master of the pen will appeal not only to connoisseurs of the genre, but also to those who want to get acquainted with the deductive method of Sir Sherlock Holmes for the first time.
Elementary level
Frankenstein
The classic is a fascinating blend of gothic romance and science fiction. A talented scientist comprehends the most terrible secret of life and uses this secret to conduct his own experiments. As a result, unwittingly, he gives birth to a monster that long years becomes his curse. Whether the creator will conquer his creation or fall victim to it will only be known at the end of the story.
Studying foreign language from an early age it is considered effective both for acquiring communication skills and for general intellectual development. It has been proven that children who learn English with early age, subsequently have more flexibility and advanced thinking than their peers. And exciting audio tales in English will help to create a pleasant atmosphere for the kids. Therefore, today in the article we present various English fairy tales for children, schoolchildren and adults, but first we will analyze the principle of such work and its advantages.
Mastering a foreign language requires a lot of strength, diligence and patience. But this is for an adult - in children, this process should always take place in a playful way. This is the secret of success: the child does not think about the benefits of English and does not set any goals, he is simply interested in himself educational process. But organizing lessons in a fun way is the task of parents.
There are many methods game form teaching English, and one of them is listening. The point is for the student to immerse himself in language environment and learned to perceive foreign speech by ear. In this case, a special audio recording is used, with a moderate rate of speech and simplified grammar. For example, for children and beginning adults, adapted English fairy tales are ideal as material. Working with them consists of several stages:
- Listening and memorizing the Russian version.
- Learning common words in an English fairy tale.
- Listening English version fairy tales.
- Consolidation of the material with a short conversation in the "question-answer" format.
Of course, all this is done in a few lessons, but you must agree that it is better to do it qualitatively than quickly. Moreover, only in this case, listening will bear fruit.
Regular listening to fairy tales in English for children is useful for several qualities at once:
- operating time auditory perception English speech;
- Vocabulary expansion;
- Setting the correct British pronunciation;
- The development of the speed of thinking.
However, to get these benefits, you still need to choose the right training material. The audio fairy tale should have a clear pronunciation, easy grammar and a relatively small number of words. But most importantly: the plot of the story should attract the baby so that his attention does not switch to other objects. Moreover, the lessons should begin with the simplest options, which we will discuss in the next section.
English audio fairy tales for different ages
Children 5-7 years old
Preschool children are more serious and focused, because they strive to be like “adults” in everything. With such a resolutely minded child, it is already possible to fully engage in listening according to the above method.
The main thing to remember is that at this age, parents for the child are an example in everything. So do not expect that it will be possible to put a record on the child and the baby will learn to speak English. You must participate in the process no less, and sometimes even more, than the child himself. Therefore, as trial work we give a disk, which is called: "Collection of English fairy tales for children and adults."
The publication contains 20 popular works dubbed by professional broadcasters from the BBC. The tracklist includes world hits like "The Three Bears" and "The Three Little Pigs" as well as English folk stories "Three Fools", "Jack and beanstalk"," Tom-Tit-Tot "and others. The total duration of the recordings is more than 5 hours, so educational material enough for parents and kids.
For younger students
Today, many schools begin to study English from grade 1, so that after 2-3 years of classes, children have a fairly solid amount of knowledge. Therefore, at the age of 9-10 years old, it is quite possible to study audio fairy tales in English with children as an interactive material.
And here, parents or the teacher do not need to “bring” the baby to study, on the contrary: children should be given more independence. Let the child listen, guess unfamiliar words, understand the general meaning and remember key features characters. The task of the teacher is to, after listening to the fairy tale, focus on new vocabulary and check the child's assimilation of the material with the help of light leading questions.
To make it interesting and easy for the guys to work at the same time, try to pick up English analogues for already familiar Russian versions of fairy tales. For example, discs with adapted recordings of Thumbelina and Puss in Boots are perfect for such lessons. If you conduct a lesson in a large group of students, then it is better to divide the class into two parts: the girls will definitely like the first book, and the second will be preferable for the boys.
It will also not be difficult to find a universal audiobook for children. For example, " Funny stories of a kitten Reddy" will be interesting and easy for kids. This is a compilation small stories specially adapted for children's listening. It is noteworthy that after each mini-story, the children are waiting for additional questions and game tasks.
Puss in Boots / The Cat in Boots
funny stories Reddy's kitten / Reddy's Funny Stories
High school students and adults
For middle or high school students, listening to audio fairy tales will help to significantly improve their English level and successfully prepare for the final exams. Almost any files can be chosen as training records, but it is worth considering the level of adaptation of the material. For example, for beginners, audio recordings are specially recorded with slow pronunciation and simplified vocabulary. Then, already for the intermediate level, the pace of speech accelerates, and grammatical constructions become more complex. So you should first assess your level of English, and, based on the results of the test, select the appropriate material.
As a standard option, we can advise popular and all famous works. For example, listen to the original The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, familiar from childhood, or the story of the world's most famous nanny, Mary Poppins. Definitely noteworthy and detective
On this page you will find the most kind, informative and interesting fairy tales in english for children. Learning English by reading fairy tales in English is a great pleasure. After all, a fairy tale is a journey, and a fairy tale in English is a journey into the world of the English language. Thanks to fairy tales in English, you will make learning English fun and interesting for your child.
Fairy tale "Sleeping Beauty" in English will tell you about a kind, cheerful princess who at one moment, due to circumstances, falls asleep for the rest of her life. In a fairy tale there are a lot useful phrases in English, which can be applied in real life. Also, the fairy tale "Sleeping Beauty" will help you hone your pronunciation of your English.
Fairy tale "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" in English is popular English fairy tale for children. The fairy tale tells about a girl who went into the forest and got lost, and then the events fluttered more and more interesting. The tale in English is adapted and easy to read. You get a large vocabulary and good practice in English.
Fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood in English will tell you about one interesting and informative story, which is easy to read in English and carries a lot of useful words in English, which can often be found in the modern world.
The fairy tale "Three Little Pigs" in English in English is one of the most popular fairy tales. From the fairy tale you will learn that you should always be prudent when solving issues and not be careless. And after reading the fairy tale three little pigs in English, you will learn a lot of new vocabulary and practice your English well.
Fairy tale Cinderella in English will tell you about one of the kindest and sweetest girl-heroines in the world of fairy tales. The moral of the story is very simple and accessible even to children. In the fairy tale you will meet many new English words.
