Grammar Broonie - A Guide Tae Scots Grammar (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)

What is odd about the phrase Scots wha hae? Why do you say you've got the cold in Scots? Is there a difference between ane and yin? Do you say youse to one person or two? These are just some of the questions about Scots that are answered in the Grammar Broonie, the Scottish National Dictionary Association's guide to Scots grammar. This new, expanded edition of the Grammar Broonie includes a special section of classroom exercises by well-known Scots writer and teacher, Matthew Fitt. Intended mainly for use at upper primary and lower secondary level, the Grammar Broonie aims to show that Scots has a distinctive grammar in addition to its rich vocabulary, spelling and pronunciation. The text throughout is written in colloquial Scots. This new edition of the Grammar Broonie: *identifies characteristics of Scots grammar *Explains how Scots differs from English grammar *Includes a table of Scots irregular verbs *Discusses regional variations in spelling and grammar *Draws examples from everyday Scots usage *Uses graphics to highligh important grammar points *Includes grammar exercises for use in the classroom

General

Imprint:	Polygon at Edinburgh University Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Scots Language Dictionaries
Release date:	August 1999
Authors:	Susan Rennie • Matthew Fitt
Illustrators:	Barbara Robertson
Dimensions:	290 x 210 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	72
Edition:	2nd Revised edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-902930-20-6
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > Historical & comparative linguistics > Dialectology Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > Historical & comparative linguistics > Slang & jargon Books > Children's & Educational > Language & literature > Modern languages (other than English) > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun Promotions
LSN:	1-902930-20-7
Barcode:	9781902930206

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