We've written before about how to turn a teenager's fascination with tarot cards into an interesting and useful activity. But how, with the help of the child's esoteric interests, can you help him to learn Russian? Actually, it’s quite simple.
Any magical activity is full of emotions. Descriptions of card interpretations and predictions are packed with adjectives. And it’s exactly the richness of adjectives that makes Russian such a vivid and expressive language.
So a child’s interest in magic can easily become a tool for learning Russian—all it takes is to start practicing esoteric activities in Russian.
Tarot Dictionary
There are a huge number of terms in Tarot card divination. Take for example the names of the suits. Make a Tarot dictionary with your child. You can add there and other words on mystical themes. Do the readings together with your child and discuss the results in Russian.
Speculate on complex interpretations and ambiguous predictions. Let this be your world, in which you make real magic.
With this interesting activity, your child won't even notice how much better he or she will understand the Russian language. And he will learn to describe his mood and thoughts in it.
Astrology vocabulary
Astrology is also full of interesting terms and descriptions. Therefore, horoscopes can also be used to learn Russian.
Start by reading horoscopes on websites and in magazines. Compare them and discuss them. Learn astrological terms and make a dictionary with your child. Don't stop with descriptions and adjectives. Add verbs as well. For example:
- предсказывать (to predict)
- believeверить (to believe)
- гадать (to divine/guess)
- советовать (to advise)
- совпадать (to coincide)
- влиять (to influence)
Make sentences with these words to practice. You can even make your own horoscopes. They can be serious, with your plans for the future. Or they can be funny and humorous.
Let the child tell about himself and his zodiac sign in Russian. After studying the topic of astrology, he will be able to tell his own horoscope. And if astrology interests him greatly, he can even make his own natal chart. Studying such specific topics in Russian will greatly expand his vocabulary.
The main thing is to remember to support his hobbies by discussing everything new in Russian together. But explain that it's all just a fun game, not a real guide to action.
Mystical themes for children
Children are very emotional. They tend to take everything that is told to them by cards or horoscopes seriously. It is important that they understand that all of this is just a tool for introspection. Nothing more.
Many children at a certain age begin to show interest in magic. Your task is to direct this interest in the right direction.
Children tend to look for support in everything. Especially if they're not sure of themselves. So they tend to go too deep into esotericism. And that can play a cruel trick on them.
Teenagers have a heightened sense of justice. And esotericism is a way to find an explanation for the most unfair events. That's what a clinical psychologist Margarita Alexeeva.
If you see that your child is overly interested in esotericism, it is worth discussing it in detail. Find out what answers he is looking for in mysticism. Perhaps it's not about Tarot astrology at all. Maybe it's self-esteem or fears that need to be worked on.
Teach him to think logically and analyze the situation. And not blindly believe in otherworldly forces. And if esotericism is just a fun hobby for your child, start using it to learn Russian.
It is you who can influence whether your child believes in himself or in otherworldly forces. Help him or her make the right choice.
