Luath Scots language learner : A introduction to contemporary spoken Scots
Wilson, L.Colin200803UU
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Helping visitors to Scotland learn to reproduce the distinctive Scots tongue, this guide helps in learning, understanding and speaking the Scots language. Starting from the most basic vocabulary and constructions, it guides you step-by-step through Scots vocabulary and the subtleties of grammar and idiom that distinguish Scots from English. This new edition of "Luath Language Learner" featuring updated information is suitable as an introductory course or for those interested in 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. An accompanying audio recording conveys the authentic pronunciation, especially important to readers from outside Scotland.
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Imprint:
Edinburgh : Luath Press Ltd, 2008.
Collation:
358 p. ; 21x14 cm.
Notes:
Paperback.
Biography/History:
L Colin Wilson was born in Aberdeen in 1958. He worked as a software engineer in Glasgow for many years and has now returned to live and work in Aberdeen.
ISBN:
9781906307431 (pbk)1906307431 (pbk)
Dewey class:
427.9411
Local class:
427.9411
Language:
English
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BRN:
1630035
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