A Visit to Grandmother

Today Arslan and his family travel from their small town to visit his grandmother, Aýsoltan, in a quiet Turkmen village. Arslan feels excited because he loves spending time with her. Before leaving, his mother prepares fresh çörek, and his father collects apples from their garden. Arslan brings a drawing he made at school, hoping his grandmother will like it.

The road to the village is peaceful, with green fields and small houses along the way. When they arrive, Aýsoltan is waiting outside with a warm smile. She hugs Arslan, and they all go inside the house. The smell of hot tea fills the room as they sit on soft carpets. Aýsoltan brings homemade sweets, and the family enjoys tea while talking about school, family news, and village life.

Later, Arslan helps his grandmother water the flowers in the yard. She shows him how to care for them, and they spend a happy afternoon together. When it is time to go home, Arslan feels thankful for the beautiful day with his grandmother.

Vocabulary – Hekaýadaky käbir sözler

English	Pronunciation	Türkmençe
village	/ˈvɪlɪdʒ/	oba
fresh bread	/frɛʃ brɛd/	täze çörek
garden	/ˈɡɑːrdən/	bag
carpet	/ˈkɑːrpɪt/	haly
flower	/ˈflaʊərz/	gül
arrive	/əˈraɪv/	gelmek
afternoon	/ˌæftərˈnuːn/	günortan
family	/ˈfæməli/	maşgala
thankful	/ˈθæŋkfʊl/	minnetdar
peaceful	/ˈpiːsfʊl/	asuda