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Rasskaz-Provokatsiya (the Story Provocation): For Learners of the Russian Language (Yes, Yes, for You Too!)
'Rasskaz-provokatsiya' is Ignaty Dyakov's second unconventional language textbook (Russian reader). Its' audio-version can be ordered on http://russianinlondon.com/audio.
"Rasskaz-provokatisya" follows the continuing story of George, a Guadeloupean banker embarking on a journey that sees his day to day life set against a series of crimes and provocations.
Author Ignaty Dyakov, is a professional Russian language trainer in London (http://russianinlondon.com/about-us/f...). He was inspired to write a series of stories that would teach useful vocabulary and grammar after some of his business clients complained that existing text-books were boring and had no relation to real life.
So his Russian textbooks (http://russianinlondon.com/russian-la...) are fascinating detective stories with characters from different cultural backgrounds meeting in Guadeloupe and Europe. They live, love, work and relax. And most importantly they fight the world's evil and show exceptional ethics both in life and their work.
Mr Dyakov said: "The story is completely fictional, with fictional characters and scenery, full of sarcasm and jokes with a mockery of stereotypes. I wrote it as an aid to making the Russian language study process a little bit more bearable for adult learners."
This is an innovative and unusual textbook technique and has already received much acclaim from eminent Russian specialists.
"Undoubtedly, this textbook makes language learning more fun, interesting and thus less challenging. It can be recommended as an addition to any Russian language textbook for A1-B1 levels - your students will definitely succeed and progress in Russian language learning!" says Professor Galina Levina, vice-provost of The Pushkin State Russian Language Institute.
The book has been tested on Ignaty's students who confirm that the story line keeps them intrigued and motivated to read more. This technique helps develop their language skills, and makes the learning process more bearable, if not enjoyable.
'The Story Provocation' - 'Rasskaz-Provokatsiya' - is illustrated by an Irish artist Gregg Ink.
'The Story Provocation' is published in association with Roxy-Art Ltd, Russian National Tourist Office, Russia Local Ltd.
The sarcastic detective story covers common and useful topics such as food, politics, office life, clothes, sports, transport and business, as well as some common Russian set expressions and proverbs.
Much of the book is conducted in dialogues, and there are lists of new words in every chapter as well as a concise Russian-English dictionary at the end. The story is written in slightly simplified Russian, to aid recognising and memorising grammar structures, and there are questions and/or grammar exercises at the end of each chapter.
The audio-version of the book is available as well (ordered on http://russianinlondon.com/audio or by email audio-book@russialocal.co.uk).
SOME OF THE READERS'/LEARNERS' REVIEWS:
The whole book is an amazing resource of current Russian vocabulary. Pushkin is a great author, but he won't teach you how to ask for an account opening in Russian language. /Stanislava via Amazon/
A refreshing addition to every Russian language student's bookshelf /Pauline via Amazon/
This simply is a great book as the other reviewers have said. But there is a bonus as well! If you also obtain the audiobook version (in MP3 format) it makes superb aural practice too /Brianaero via Amazon/
Rasskaz-Senstsiya (book one) is so good that I am ordering book two and will soon be on to the new book three. /Anthony Arnold-Boakes via Amazon/
An essential purchase for anyone looking to do business in Russian, no matter their language ability. /Michael J. via Amazon/
As a Russian learner, this is the first book i've found that is full of light and developing stories... War And Peace next :) !! /Mr E Asta via Amazon/
I'm looking forward to the rest of George's adventures! /leavesthataragreen via Amazon/
Having almost finished this book I have ordered the other two in the series. /GeorgeM via Amazon/
A refreshingly innovative approach to learning Russian by proposing a narrative full of humor and wit in clear and easy-to-understand contemporary language. /O. Sarah via Amazon/
At last a book with modern conversational adult-oriented Russian and a welcome relief from fairy-tales with unusable vocabulary, excepts from Tolstoy with archaic words, and boring textbook stories that were the content of lessons up to when I started with these books. /GrantBT via Amazon/
"Rasskaz-provokatisya" follows the continuing story of George, a Guadeloupean banker embarking on a journey that sees his day to day life set against a series of crimes and provocations.
Author Ignaty Dyakov, is a professional Russian language trainer in London (http://russianinlondon.com/about-us/f...). He was inspired to write a series of stories that would teach useful vocabulary and grammar after some of his business clients complained that existing text-books were boring and had no relation to real life.
So his Russian textbooks (http://russianinlondon.com/russian-la...) are fascinating detective stories with characters from different cultural backgrounds meeting in Guadeloupe and Europe. They live, love, work and relax. And most importantly they fight the world's evil and show exceptional ethics both in life and their work.
Mr Dyakov said: "The story is completely fictional, with fictional characters and scenery, full of sarcasm and jokes with a mockery of stereotypes. I wrote it as an aid to making the Russian language study process a little bit more bearable for adult learners."
This is an innovative and unusual textbook technique and has already received much acclaim from eminent Russian specialists.
"Undoubtedly, this textbook makes language learning more fun, interesting and thus less challenging. It can be recommended as an addition to any Russian language textbook for A1-B1 levels - your students will definitely succeed and progress in Russian language learning!" says Professor Galina Levina, vice-provost of The Pushkin State Russian Language Institute.
The book has been tested on Ignaty's students who confirm that the story line keeps them intrigued and motivated to read more. This technique helps develop their language skills, and makes the learning process more bearable, if not enjoyable.
'The Story Provocation' - 'Rasskaz-Provokatsiya' - is illustrated by an Irish artist Gregg Ink.
'The Story Provocation' is published in association with Roxy-Art Ltd, Russian National Tourist Office, Russia Local Ltd.
The sarcastic detective story covers common and useful topics such as food, politics, office life, clothes, sports, transport and business, as well as some common Russian set expressions and proverbs.
Much of the book is conducted in dialogues, and there are lists of new words in every chapter as well as a concise Russian-English dictionary at the end. The story is written in slightly simplified Russian, to aid recognising and memorising grammar structures, and there are questions and/or grammar exercises at the end of each chapter.
The audio-version of the book is available as well (ordered on http://russianinlondon.com/audio or by email audio-book@russialocal.co.uk).
SOME OF THE READERS'/LEARNERS' REVIEWS:
The whole book is an amazing resource of current Russian vocabulary. Pushkin is a great author, but he won't teach you how to ask for an account opening in Russian language. /Stanislava via Amazon/
A refreshing addition to every Russian language student's bookshelf /Pauline via Amazon/
This simply is a great book as the other reviewers have said. But there is a bonus as well! If you also obtain the audiobook version (in MP3 format) it makes superb aural practice too /Brianaero via Amazon/
Rasskaz-Senstsiya (book one) is so good that I am ordering book two and will soon be on to the new book three. /Anthony Arnold-Boakes via Amazon/
An essential purchase for anyone looking to do business in Russian, no matter their language ability. /Michael J. via Amazon/
As a Russian learner, this is the first book i've found that is full of light and developing stories... War And Peace next :) !! /Mr E Asta via Amazon/
I'm looking forward to the rest of George's adventures! /leavesthataragreen via Amazon/
Having almost finished this book I have ordered the other two in the series. /GeorgeM via Amazon/
A refreshingly innovative approach to learning Russian by proposing a narrative full of humor and wit in clear and easy-to-understand contemporary language. /O. Sarah via Amazon/
At last a book with modern conversational adult-oriented Russian and a welcome relief from fairy-tales with unusable vocabulary, excepts from Tolstoy with archaic words, and boring textbook stories that were the content of lessons up to when I started with these books. /GrantBT via Amazon/
184 pages, Paperback
First published July 17, 2014
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