'Rasskaz-provokatsiya' ('The Story Provocation') is the second in the
series of unconventional Russian language textbooks (Russian readers or
Russian easy readers) for Elementary/Pre-Intermediate levels (A2-B1).
Order the audio-book on http: //russianinlondon.com/audio.
The books written in the form of fun to read detective lines follow the
continuing story of George, a Guadeloupean banker embarking on a journey
that sees his day to day life set against a series of most peculiar
events. The textbooks are used at schools, universities, language
courses as well as for self-study.
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Based on years of his language teaching experience Ignaty was keen to
write a series of stories that would teach useful vocabulary and grammar
after some of his business clients complained that existing textbooks
were boring and had no relation to real life.
"I was inspired by the talent of Mikhail Bulgakov, who mastered the
skill of talking about complex subjects in an ironic form, I began
writing the book which you can now see", says Ignaty Dyakov.
So his textbooks are fascinating detective stories with characters from
different cultural backgrounds meeting in Guadeloupe, Russia and Europe.
They live, love, work and relax. And most importantly they fight the
world's evil, show exceptional ethics both in life and their work and
give us better understanding of what is kinder and ethical life.
Mr Dyakov said: "There is an understanding that a textbook nowadays
should be kind, humorous and inviting as there is far too much
negativity around us, especially in the media and on social networks."
Applied in all Ignaty's books is an innovative and unusual textbook
technique, which 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, about Ignaty Dyakov's second book,
"The Story Provocation."
And on the first book Professor Lyudmila Verbitskaya, President of St
Petersburg State University said: "Unconventional material... Specifics
of the pedagogical technology suggested by the author are based on the
text principle and oriented at active learning and development of the
creative language personality... The work laudably impresses and can be
used as a textbook for foreign learners."
All books have 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.
Much of the books is conducted in dialogues, and there are lists of new
words and questions for conversation practice in every chapter. The
stories are written in slightly simplified Russian, to aid recognising
and memorising grammar structures.
The audio-books and ebooks are available on http:
//russianinlondon.com/audio. Wholesale orders are to be placed via
info@russialocal.co.uk
The textbooks have been published and recorded with generous support by
Russo-British Chamber of Commerce, Gallus Consulting, Russian National
Tourist Office, Mr Guy Willner (publisher of "Stranger in Saint
Petersburg" by Vesla Stranger), Mr Raheem Shapi, ctms Corporate Travel
Agency, Russia Local Ltd, Roxy Art Ltd.
