{"product_id":"rasskaz-sensatsiya-the-story-sensation-for-learners-of-the-russian-language-and-not-only-for-guadeloupeans-9781481216210","title":"Rasskaz-Sensatsiya (the Story Sensation): For Learners of the Russian Language (and Not Only for Guadeloupeans!)","description":"'Rasskaz-sensatsiya' ('The Story Sensation') is the first in \u003cb\u003ethe series of unconventional Russian language textbooks (Russian readers or Russian easy readers)\u003c\/b\u003e for Elementary\/Pre-Intermediate levels (A1-A2). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eOrder the audio-book on http: \/\/russianinlondon.com\/audio\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe author would greatly appreciate your feedback here on Amazon.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003e\"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\"\u003c\/i\u003e, says Ignaty Dyakov. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Mr Dyakov said: \u003ci\u003e\"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.\"\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Applied in all Ignaty's books is an innovative and unusual textbook technique, which has already received much acclaim from eminent Russian specialists. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003e\"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!\"\u003c\/i\u003e says Professor Galina Levina, vice-provost of The Pushkin State Russian Language Institute, about Ignaty Dyakov's second book, \"The Story Provocation.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e And on the first book Professor Lyudmila Verbitskaya, President of St Petersburg State University said: \u003ci\u003e\"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.\"\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe audio-books and ebooks are available on http: \/\/russianinlondon.com\/audio. Wholesale orders are to be placed via info@russialocal.co.uk\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e MR Ignaty Dyakov\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/02\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 166\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.48lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.38d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781481216210\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e Russian\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBorn and bred in St Petersburg, Ignaty Dyakov is a professional Russian language trainer (MPhil in Linguistics, MA in Political Economy of Russia). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e He lives and works in the UK, and his clients are based in the UK, France, Luxembourg, China, Hong Kong and Russia. They come from all walks of life and work in different areas, e.g. finance and banking, law, architecture, politics and administration. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Ignaty's first-hand experience of running a business (he owns the linguistic consultancy Russia Local Ltd) helps him better understand his clients' needs and requirements. Nevertheless, he continuously develops his skills and this is recognised by the number of awards he has received which include scholarships and grants named after the Russian President and Government, awards from the Ministry for Science and Education and Interros investment fund, as well as a Shell LiveWire 'Grand Ideas' award. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 2015 Ignaty became a Finalist of prestigious 'Best Russian teacher outside of Russia' award. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHe is a member of the Chartered Institute of Linguists and UK Society of Authors. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Ignaty has been featured in The Times, The Guardian, interviewed by Thomson Reuters, The Voice of Russia, REN TV and BBC Radio 5 Live. He is an eager speaker on doing business in Russia and the Russian language matters; he is frequently invited to talk on different occasions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Createspace Independent Publishing Platform","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45281554923635,"sku":"9781481216210","price":28.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_e4e839d8-042b-4271-890c-7a22109acc2c.jpg?v=1784983581","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/rasskaz-sensatsiya-the-story-sensation-for-learners-of-the-russian-language-and-not-only-for-guadeloupeans-9781481216210","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}