Announcing the world wide release of THE BASIC COZY GRAMMAR COURSE, an award-winning audio/visual/kinesthetic learning resource from Splashes From The River Inc.!

(PRWEB) October 2, 2001

Campbell River, BC, Canada - November 5, 2001 -

"Grammar does not make you creative: it is a technique that enhances creativity. If you can't speak well and write well your windows of opportunity are closed."

Marie Rackham

     In response to the concerns of many parents and educators today that the use of English grammar is becoming a lost art, Splashes From The River Multimedia Entertainment Inc., the company that produces original,rehydrating material for questers who get thirsty while wandering and wondering through the backwoods and byways of their imaginations, is announcing the world-wide release of their award-winning audio/visual educational tool called The Basic Cozy Grammar Course. It is a comprehensive, easy-to-follow, light-hearted curriculum in basic English grammar, utilizing everyday settings in and around a cozy Pacific Northwest beach cottage. It comes complete with two videos - with over 156 minutes of on-camera instruction, divided into 27 tutorials, and a reproducible workbook/study guide: featuring exercises, tests and answer key. The course is designed and taught by Marie Rackham, a retired English teacher with over 34 years experience in the Canadian public school system. By utilizing beautiful Vancouver Island beach settings, colorful graphics, stereo audio, classical music, the companion workbook, and Marie's bubbly teaching style, The Basic Cozy Grammar Course caters to audio, visual, and kinesthetic learners and presents a potentially dry subject with a sense of whimsy and fun. The course is designed for students to work alone and at their own pace, making it a great addition to any collection of educational resources. It is not age specific - suitable for ages nine to adult. The course is currently being used throughout Canada, the US, and several other countries in public schools, libraries, adult literacy centers, corporations, colleges and universities; and by homeschoolers, ESL teachers, private tutors, and individuals interested in improving their basic grammar skills. It is currently featured on the Canadian National Adult Literacy Data Base (NALD) website:http://www.nald.ca/resource/rsc3187a.htm; on the #1 rated (by USA Today and The New York Times)home schooling/distance learning resource site in the US called A to Z Home's Cool News at: http://www.gomilpitas.com/homeschooling/materials/writing.htm#Grammar; and is featured in the New Reviews column in the on-line version of the current issue of The Link-The Nations Homeschool Newspaper at: http://www.homeschoolnewslink.com

    Please check out the Splashes From The River website at: http://www.splashesfromtheriver.com
for more information, including a detailed lesson synopsis, video stills, workbook sample, video clip, or pricing/ordering info.

    The Basic Cozy Grammar Course has won the following National/International Awards for Excellence in Educational A/V Materials:

2001 TELLY AWARD recipient for Excellence in Educational Media, 2001 AEGIS AWARD Winner for Best Instructional Video Course, 2001 PANASONIC Award Winner for Best Educational Video Tape Production, 2001 QUESTAR Award Finalist for Best Educational Home Video, 2001 AXIEM Award 1st Place Winner For Excellence In Educational Media, 2001 WORLDFEST Houston Festival - Bronze Remy Award - Instructional Videos, 2001 VIDEOGRAPHERS Award of Distinction For Outstanding Video Tutorials, 2001 AMTEC Award Winner for Excellence in Educational Media Productions, 2001 Canada Post Literacy Award Finalist in Educator category.

For further information about The Basic Cozy Grammar Course contact Debra Herkes at Splashes From The River Inc. utilizing the following information:

SPLASHES FROM THE RIVER

Multimedia Entertainment, Inc.

633 Birch St.,

Campbell River, British Columbia,

Canada, V9W-2T2

Phone Orders/Inquiries: 800-201-2280

Phone/Voice Mail: 250-287-7905

Fax: 250-286-4543

email: splashes@island.net

Website: http://www.splashesfromtheriver.com

     The Basic Cozy Grammar Course - a classy, self-contained learning tool, bargain priced at (US)$109.95 + shipping/handling & applicable taxes.