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Download or read book A Scots Grammar written by David Purves and published by The Saltire Society. This book was released on 2002 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Purves presents Scots as a separate language in its own right, resisting the often prevalent notion that Scots is merely a dialect of English, and gives a coherent overview of the distinctive grammatical and idiomatic usage of Scots.
Download or read book A Scots Grammar written by David Purves and published by Hyperion Books. This book was released on 1997 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presenting Scots as a separate language in its own right, and conscious of its long history, the author of this guide to grammatical and idiomatic usage resists the notion that Scots is merely a dialect or defective version of English. He provides working examples in the hope that writers, teachers and speakers will gather confidence and bring the language into serious use for the people of Scotland in the 21st century.
Book Synopsis Luath Scots Language Learner by : L. Colin Wilson
Download or read book Luath Scots Language Learner written by L. Colin Wilson and published by Luath Press Ltd. This book was released on 2011-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This audio recording, which accompanies the Luath Scots Language Learner book, conveys the authentic pronunciation, especially important to readers from outside Scotland. It is suitable as an introductory course or for those interested in reacquainting themselves with the language of childhood and grandparents. There are dictionaries and grammar books but this is the first-ever language course. The book assumes no prior knowledge on the reader's part. Starting from the most basic vocabulary and constructions, the reader is guided step-by-step through Scots vocabulary and the subtleties of grammar and idiom that distinguish Scots from English.
Book Synopsis Modren Scots Grammar by : Christine Robinson
Download or read book Modren Scots Grammar written by Christine Robinson and published by Luath Press Ltd. This book was released on 2013-07-22 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dealing with grammar in a modern way, with modern terminology, this book gives readers an understanding of the way language works. Providing readers with the vocabulary to think about and discuss Scots, English and other Modern languages, Modren Scots Grammar fits with the Curriculum for Excellence in that it provides the grounding for readers to undertake further exploration and discover language for themselves. Furthermore, this book aims to give readers confidence in using the Scots language. It is important for young Scots today to realise that Scots is not just bad English, but a language in its own right. Increasing understanding of the differences between the two will improve the use of both. EXCERPT: Whit is grammar? It is whit we ken aboot the wey wirds are pit thegither. The wee dug bit the muckle man is no the same as The wee man bit the muckle dug. We ken that because o the order the wirds gaes in. The laddie lowps that dyke is different fae The laddies lowpit thae dykes. We ken fae the form o the wirds. That's grammar. REVIEW: This useful addition to the study of urban Scots dialects opens up the filed of linguistics to the general reader, combining the expertise of a linguist and a voice coach. Pronunciation in Aberdeen, Glasgow and Dundee are considered, offering insights into how Scots is spoken today. SCOTS MAGAZINE
Book Synopsis Scotticisms in Grammar and Vocabulary by : Marina Dossena
Download or read book Scotticisms in Grammar and Vocabulary written by Marina Dossena and published by John Donald Publishers. This book was released on 2005 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scotticisms in Grammar and Vocabulary investigates the historical development of the (mainly sociolinguistic) phenomena which favoured a process of increasing anglicisation in Late Modern Scots, leading many speakers and writers to strenuous attempts to avoid pronunciations, syntactic forms and lexical items that were restricted either from the geographical of the social point of view. These attempts, however, were never quite successful, and the influence of Scots on the distinctiveness of present-day Scottish English is still very clearly discernible. main features of contemporary Scottish Standard English are discussed. These chapters are followed by an analysis of the concept of 'Scotticism' from the historical point of view. Special prominence is given to the eighteenth century; the role of the most important prescriptive grammarians is described, together with an assessment of the ambiguous sociolinguistic attitudes that Scotticisms provoked at the turn of the century, when new literary figures returned status to 'the vernacular'. Finally, the nineteenth century is taken into consideration. This, in turn, leads back to contemporary language, in order to discuss the ways in which items have changed their status, from 'proscribed Scotticisms' to 'covert' or 'overt Scotticisms', worthy of stylistic consideration, and still employed as highly valuable tools of expression.
Book Synopsis The Scots Language by : J. Derrick McClure
Download or read book The Scots Language written by J. Derrick McClure and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue from the Twelfth Century to the End of the Seventeenth: Volume 10, Stra-3ere by : Margaret G. Dareau
Download or read book Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue from the Twelfth Century to the End of the Seventeenth: Volume 10, Stra-3ere written by Margaret G. Dareau and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2001-12-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue defines and illustrates every meaning of every word used in written English in Scotland up to 1700. It is an indispensable reference tool for historians of Scots language, literature, politics, law, and social history.
Book Synopsis The English Language in Scotland by : Charles Jones
Download or read book The English Language in Scotland written by Charles Jones and published by John Donald. This book was released on 2002 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The English language as it is used in Scotland has a genuine claim to be considered one of the important varieties of English in the world today. Scots has also had a major influence outwith its home territory, notably in Ulster and, to a smaller, but no less important extent, in Canada and Australia where both vocabulary and grammatical features of Scots can be found to this day.
Book Synopsis A Language Suppressed by : Charles Jones
Download or read book A Language Suppressed written by Charles Jones and published by John Donald. This book was released on 1995 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Dialect of the Southern Counties of Scotland by : James Augustus Henry Murray
Download or read book The Dialect of the Southern Counties of Scotland written by James Augustus Henry Murray and published by . This book was released on 1873 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Scottish Gaelic written by Colin Mark and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-07-05 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scottish Gaelic: An Essential Grammaris a concise, user-friendly guide to the most important structures of this fascinating language. All students of Scottish Gaelic, whether beginners or at intermediate and advanced levels, will welcome its fresh and accessible description of the language. This book sets out the complexities of Scottish Gaelic in short, readable sections, with clear, jargon-free explanations. Key features include pronunciation guide abundance of natural examples from modern Gaelic thorough descriptions of morphology (word structure) and syntax (sentence structure) chapter dedicated to lenition subject index Scottish Gaelic: An Essential Grammaris the ideal reference source both for those studying independently and for students in schools, colleges, universities and adult classes of all types.
Book Synopsis The Edinburgh History of the Scots Language by : Charles Jones
Download or read book The Edinburgh History of the Scots Language written by Charles Jones and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 780 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Scots language is as ancient as Southern English and yet previously no one had compiled an inclusive history of it. This collection of essays by the foremost international scholars of Scots fully redresses the balance.
Book Synopsis Collins Gem Scots Dictionary by : Collins Dictionaries
Download or read book Collins Gem Scots Dictionary written by Collins Dictionaries and published by Collins. This book was released on 2014-03-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A popular and informative guide to the Scots language in the best-selling Gem format. Contains words and phrases from both literary and everyday language, this is the perfect wee dictionary of Scots for native and non-native speakers alike. First published in 1995, the Collins Gem Scots Dictionary is by far the most popular guide to the language of today's Scotland, with nearly 1800 everyday words and phrases from all over Scotland clearly explained and with lots of helpful examples of usage. Colour text makes this best-selling dictionary even more user-friendly. With its durable and eye-catching cover, this is a must for every bookshelf!
Book Synopsis A Practical Grammar of the Scottish Gaelic by : James Munro
Download or read book A Practical Grammar of the Scottish Gaelic written by James Munro and published by . This book was released on 1843 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Electronic Scots School Dictionary by : Snda Staff
Download or read book Electronic Scots School Dictionary written by Snda Staff and published by . This book was released on 2002-06-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Electronic Scots School Dictionary takes the Scots language into the computer. It is aimed at children in the upper primary and lower secondary age range.Features include: *bilingual text, Scots/English and English/Scots*user-friendly layout of dictionary words*electronic searching on all words*over 600 spoken pronunciations*regional maps*clear, illustrated helpfileSpecial features:*Grammar Broonie provides a mini Scots grammar guide*Ma Ain Dictionary encouraging children to write and edit their own Scots dictionary, which is then saved on their computer*interactive word games, such as an electronic Meenister's Cat and a Scots version of Call My Bluff*Scotstoun, a virtual town with Scots-speaking characters, putting Scots words in everyday contexts. Scenes include:messages, postie, scaffie, school playground, kitchen, seaside, weather
Book Synopsis The British Isles by : Bernd Kortmann
Download or read book The British Isles written by Bernd Kortmann and published by Walter de Gruyter. This book was released on 2008-12-10 with total page 545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume gives a detailed overview of the varieties of English spoken on the British Isles, including lesser-known varieties such as those spoken in Orkney and Shetland and the Channel Islands. The chapters, written by widely acclaimed specialists, provide concise and comprehensive information on the phonological, morphological and syntactic characteristics of each variety discussed. The articles are followed by exercises and study questions. The exercises are geared towards students and can be used for classroom assignments as well as for self study in preparation for exams. Instructors can use the exercises, sound samples and interactive maps to enhance their classroom presentations and to highlight important language features.
Book Synopsis Variation in Scotland by : Melanie Bobik
Download or read book Variation in Scotland written by Melanie Bobik and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2010-04 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seminar paper from the year 2001 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Linguistics, grade: 2,3, Free University of Berlin, language: English, abstract: The linguistic status of Scots today is certainly best described as ambiguous. Scots is unique because it has a clearly defined history of its own and it has always possessed enough distinctive features to be very different from Standard English. Of all the varieties of English which have developed within the British Isles, there is none that created such controversy and still challenges even the best scholars. This paper tries to find out about the possibility of labelling Scots a language or a dialect. In addition to that, it takes a closer look at the linguistic features of Middle Scots and the situation of Scots today. Includes comprehensive sources for further reading and research.
