Author: William Lamb
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Collins Easy Learning Italian Grammar offers beginners a clear and easy-to-understand guide to the verbs and grammar of Italian. Collins Easy Learning Italian Grammar has been designed for all those learning Italian at school, at work or at home. It provides easily accessible information in an attractively presented layout. Key grammatical points are highlighted throughout as a means of reinforcement. In addition, a full glossary gives clear explanations of grammatical terminology. Collins Easy Learning Italian Grammar also provides beginners with all the regular verb forms and conjugations, and the most common tenses of irregular verbs are shown in full. An index contains over a thousand verbs which are cross-referred to their conjugation model. * Collins Easy Learning Italian Grammar explains the essential points of Italian grammar using simple language throughout. * Hundreds of examples of real Italian illustrate clearly the grammatical points being made. * Specially designed for eReaders, including iPad, with a clear, colour layout. Many other titles in the Easy Learning Italian range are available in ePub, including Collins Easy Learning Italian Verbs, Collins Easy Learning Italian Words and Collins Easy Learning Italian Conversation.
Scottish Gaelic Speech and Writing
Author: William Lamb
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Collins Easy Learning Italian Grammar offers beginners a clear and easy-to-understand guide to the verbs and grammar of Italian. Collins Easy Learning Italian Grammar has been designed for all those learning Italian at school, at work or at home. It provides easily accessible information in an attractively presented layout. Key grammatical points are highlighted throughout as a means of reinforcement. In addition, a full glossary gives clear explanations of grammatical terminology. Collins Easy Learning Italian Grammar also provides beginners with all the regular verb forms and conjugations, and the most common tenses of irregular verbs are shown in full. An index contains over a thousand verbs which are cross-referred to their conjugation model. * Collins Easy Learning Italian Grammar explains the essential points of Italian grammar using simple language throughout. * Hundreds of examples of real Italian illustrate clearly the grammatical points being made. * Specially designed for eReaders, including iPad, with a clear, colour layout. Many other titles in the Easy Learning Italian range are available in ePub, including Collins Easy Learning Italian Verbs, Collins Easy Learning Italian Words and Collins Easy Learning Italian Conversation.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Collins Easy Learning Italian Grammar offers beginners a clear and easy-to-understand guide to the verbs and grammar of Italian. Collins Easy Learning Italian Grammar has been designed for all those learning Italian at school, at work or at home. It provides easily accessible information in an attractively presented layout. Key grammatical points are highlighted throughout as a means of reinforcement. In addition, a full glossary gives clear explanations of grammatical terminology. Collins Easy Learning Italian Grammar also provides beginners with all the regular verb forms and conjugations, and the most common tenses of irregular verbs are shown in full. An index contains over a thousand verbs which are cross-referred to their conjugation model. * Collins Easy Learning Italian Grammar explains the essential points of Italian grammar using simple language throughout. * Hundreds of examples of real Italian illustrate clearly the grammatical points being made. * Specially designed for eReaders, including iPad, with a clear, colour layout. Many other titles in the Easy Learning Italian range are available in ePub, including Collins Easy Learning Italian Verbs, Collins Easy Learning Italian Words and Collins Easy Learning Italian Conversation.
Scots
Author: Billy Kay
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1780574185
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
Scots: The Mither Tongue is a classic of contemporary Scottish culture and essential reading for those who care about their country's identity in the twenty-first century. It is a passionately written history of how the Scots have come to speak the way they do and has acted as a catalyst for radical changes in attitude towards the language. In this completely revised edition, Kay vigorously renews the social, cultural and political debate on Scotland's linguistic future, and argues convincingly for the necessity to retain and extend Scots if the nation is to hold on to its intrinsic values. Kay places Scots in an international context, comparing and contrasting it with other lesser-used European languages, while at home questioning the Scottish Executive's desire to pay anything more than lip service to this crucial part of our national identity. Language is central to people's existence, and this vivid account celebrates the survival of Scots in its various dialects, its literature and song. The mither tongue is a national treasure that thrives in many parts of the country and underpins the speech of everyone who calls themselves a Scot.
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1780574185
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
Scots: The Mither Tongue is a classic of contemporary Scottish culture and essential reading for those who care about their country's identity in the twenty-first century. It is a passionately written history of how the Scots have come to speak the way they do and has acted as a catalyst for radical changes in attitude towards the language. In this completely revised edition, Kay vigorously renews the social, cultural and political debate on Scotland's linguistic future, and argues convincingly for the necessity to retain and extend Scots if the nation is to hold on to its intrinsic values. Kay places Scots in an international context, comparing and contrasting it with other lesser-used European languages, while at home questioning the Scottish Executive's desire to pay anything more than lip service to this crucial part of our national identity. Language is central to people's existence, and this vivid account celebrates the survival of Scots in its various dialects, its literature and song. The mither tongue is a national treasure that thrives in many parts of the country and underpins the speech of everyone who calls themselves a Scot.
Language in Scotland
Author: Wendy Anderson
Publisher: Rodopi
ISBN: 940120974X
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
The chapters in this volume take as their focus aspects of three of the languages of Scotland: Scots, Scottish English, and Scottish Gaelic. They present linguistic research which has been made possible by new and developing corpora of these languages: this encompasses work on lexis and lexicogrammar, semantics, pragmatics, orthography, and punctuation. Throughout the volume, the findings of analysis are accompanied by discussion of the methodologies adopted, including issues of corpus design and representativeness, search possibilities, and the complementarity and interoperability of linguistic resources. Together, the chapters present the forefront of the research which is currently being directed towards the linguistics of the languages of Scotland, and point to an exciting future for research driven by ever more refined corpora and related language resources.
Publisher: Rodopi
ISBN: 940120974X
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
The chapters in this volume take as their focus aspects of three of the languages of Scotland: Scots, Scottish English, and Scottish Gaelic. They present linguistic research which has been made possible by new and developing corpora of these languages: this encompasses work on lexis and lexicogrammar, semantics, pragmatics, orthography, and punctuation. Throughout the volume, the findings of analysis are accompanied by discussion of the methodologies adopted, including issues of corpus design and representativeness, search possibilities, and the complementarity and interoperability of linguistic resources. Together, the chapters present the forefront of the research which is currently being directed towards the linguistics of the languages of Scotland, and point to an exciting future for research driven by ever more refined corpora and related language resources.
Edinburgh Companion to the Gaelic Language
Author: Moray Watson
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
ISBN: 0748637109
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
Bringing together a range of perspectives on the Gaelic language, this book covers the history of the language, its development in Scotland and Canada, its spelling, syntax and morphology, its modern vocabulary, and the study of its dialects. It also addresses sociolinguistic issues such as identity, perception, language planning and the appearance of the language in literature. Each chapter is written by an expert on their topic.The book has been written accessibly with a non-specialist audience in mind. It will have a particular value for those requiring introductions to aspects of the Gaelic language. It will also be of great interest to those who are embarking on research on Gaelic for the first time. Authors include Colm O Baoill, David Adger, Rob Dunbar, Seosamh Watson, Ken Nilsen, Ken MacKinnon and Ronald Black.
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
ISBN: 0748637109
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
Bringing together a range of perspectives on the Gaelic language, this book covers the history of the language, its development in Scotland and Canada, its spelling, syntax and morphology, its modern vocabulary, and the study of its dialects. It also addresses sociolinguistic issues such as identity, perception, language planning and the appearance of the language in literature. Each chapter is written by an expert on their topic.The book has been written accessibly with a non-specialist audience in mind. It will have a particular value for those requiring introductions to aspects of the Gaelic language. It will also be of great interest to those who are embarking on research on Gaelic for the first time. Authors include Colm O Baoill, David Adger, Rob Dunbar, Seosamh Watson, Ken Nilsen, Ken MacKinnon and Ronald Black.
The Handbook of Discourse Analysis
Author: Deborah Tannen
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 111858418X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 976
Book Description
The second edition of the highly successful Handbook of Discourse Analysis has been expanded and thoroughly updated to reflect the very latest research to have developed since the original publication, including new theoretical paradigms and discourse-analytic models, in an authoritative two-volume set. Twenty new chapters highlight emerging trends and the latest areas of research Contributions reflect the range, depth, and richness of current research in the field Chapters are written by internationally-recognized leaders in their respective fields, constituting a Who’s Who of Discourse Analysis A vital resource for scholars and students in discourse studies as well as for researchers in related fields who seek authoritative overviews of discourse analytic issues, theories, and methods
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 111858418X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 976
Book Description
The second edition of the highly successful Handbook of Discourse Analysis has been expanded and thoroughly updated to reflect the very latest research to have developed since the original publication, including new theoretical paradigms and discourse-analytic models, in an authoritative two-volume set. Twenty new chapters highlight emerging trends and the latest areas of research Contributions reflect the range, depth, and richness of current research in the field Chapters are written by internationally-recognized leaders in their respective fields, constituting a Who’s Who of Discourse Analysis A vital resource for scholars and students in discourse studies as well as for researchers in related fields who seek authoritative overviews of discourse analytic issues, theories, and methods
Mysteries and Misadventures
Author: Aaron Mullins
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Thrilling Scottish mystery stories with a twist: Step into the murky world of the Scottish Highlands, where secrets lie buried in rugged landscapes and the past refuses to remain silent. In this collection of ten gripping Scottish short stories, mystery and intrigue unfurl like heather across the hills, and brazen characters unfold their murderous plans. From strange towns to hidden forests, these thrilling stories will take you on a journey through the dark heart of Scotland's mysterious landscapes, where danger lurks in every shadow, and each tale weaves a web of suspense that will keep you turning pages late into the night. In these Highland mysteries, you'll encounter a young couple who make a surprise stop at a guesthouse with a deadly history, looking for its next victims. You'll witness the chilling return of a legendary Scottish monster and follow a young woman with an unopened box she dragged from the river. In a deadly race against time, can she survive its secrets? Watch in horror, as a prank goes wrong on Halloween night. A young girl dies and the boy responsible has got away with it. Until the annual town gala, when the gala queen comes seeking her revenge. Feel the tension when a boy goes missing and two girls lie to their parents so they can spend the night outdoors. But when a dare goes wrong, they soon discover the danger they are in. A woman stalks the sandy dunes, following the voice of her drowned father. Another boards a train with a heavy suitcase, evidence she must dispose of. Finally, a troubled woman hikes through a storm but strays too far from the mountain path. Give yourself goosebumps as you follow these vulnerable characters to their final, chilling destinations. Bonus: In the official Collector's Edition of this bestselling book, you'll gain unconditional access to the private secrets of the author, as he reveals what life was really like growing up in the Highlands. His true-life tales that inspired each story are guaranteed to make you see him in a new light, with every confession he makes. If you crave heart-pounding suspense, richly drawn characters, and a sense of place that leaps off the page, don't miss this collection of Scottish mystery thrillers. Grab your copy today and lose yourself in these mysterious thrillers set in Scotland, and the true-life past of the author.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Thrilling Scottish mystery stories with a twist: Step into the murky world of the Scottish Highlands, where secrets lie buried in rugged landscapes and the past refuses to remain silent. In this collection of ten gripping Scottish short stories, mystery and intrigue unfurl like heather across the hills, and brazen characters unfold their murderous plans. From strange towns to hidden forests, these thrilling stories will take you on a journey through the dark heart of Scotland's mysterious landscapes, where danger lurks in every shadow, and each tale weaves a web of suspense that will keep you turning pages late into the night. In these Highland mysteries, you'll encounter a young couple who make a surprise stop at a guesthouse with a deadly history, looking for its next victims. You'll witness the chilling return of a legendary Scottish monster and follow a young woman with an unopened box she dragged from the river. In a deadly race against time, can she survive its secrets? Watch in horror, as a prank goes wrong on Halloween night. A young girl dies and the boy responsible has got away with it. Until the annual town gala, when the gala queen comes seeking her revenge. Feel the tension when a boy goes missing and two girls lie to their parents so they can spend the night outdoors. But when a dare goes wrong, they soon discover the danger they are in. A woman stalks the sandy dunes, following the voice of her drowned father. Another boards a train with a heavy suitcase, evidence she must dispose of. Finally, a troubled woman hikes through a storm but strays too far from the mountain path. Give yourself goosebumps as you follow these vulnerable characters to their final, chilling destinations. Bonus: In the official Collector's Edition of this bestselling book, you'll gain unconditional access to the private secrets of the author, as he reveals what life was really like growing up in the Highlands. His true-life tales that inspired each story are guaranteed to make you see him in a new light, with every confession he makes. If you crave heart-pounding suspense, richly drawn characters, and a sense of place that leaps off the page, don't miss this collection of Scottish mystery thrillers. Grab your copy today and lose yourself in these mysterious thrillers set in Scotland, and the true-life past of the author.
Sociolinguistics in Scotland
Author: R. Lawson
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1137034718
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
Sociolinguistics in Scotland presents a comprehensive overview of sociolinguistic research in Scotland and showcases developments in sociolinguistic theory, method and application, highlighting Scotland's position as a valuable 'sociolinguistic laboratory'. This book is a key resource for those interested in language use in Scotland.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1137034718
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
Sociolinguistics in Scotland presents a comprehensive overview of sociolinguistic research in Scotland and showcases developments in sociolinguistic theory, method and application, highlighting Scotland's position as a valuable 'sociolinguistic laboratory'. This book is a key resource for those interested in language use in Scotland.
The Discursive Construction of the Scots Language
Author: Johann Wolfgang Unger
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing
ISBN: 9027271348
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
This monograph is about how the Scots language is discursively constructed, both from ‘above’ (through texts such as educational policies, debates in parliament and official websites) and from ‘below’ (in focus group discussions among Scottish people). It uses the interdisciplinary discourse-historical approach to critical discourse analysis to examine what discursive strategies are used in different texts, and also to investigate salient features of context. This allows a broader discussion of the role of this language in Scotland, and how different ways of constructing a language can percolate through society, appearing in both important, elite texts and discussions among ordinary people. It thus contributes to the body of knowledge about contemporary Scots, but also expands the range of possible applications for critical discourse analysis approaches.
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing
ISBN: 9027271348
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
This monograph is about how the Scots language is discursively constructed, both from ‘above’ (through texts such as educational policies, debates in parliament and official websites) and from ‘below’ (in focus group discussions among Scottish people). It uses the interdisciplinary discourse-historical approach to critical discourse analysis to examine what discursive strategies are used in different texts, and also to investigate salient features of context. This allows a broader discussion of the role of this language in Scotland, and how different ways of constructing a language can percolate through society, appearing in both important, elite texts and discussions among ordinary people. It thus contributes to the body of knowledge about contemporary Scots, but also expands the range of possible applications for critical discourse analysis approaches.
Scottish Urban Legends
Author: Aaron Mullins
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A huge collection of Scottish Urban Legends, Myths and True Stories. The definitive guide to the legendary stories that reveal Scotland's mysterious past. Featuring 50 captivating Scottish folklore stories, you'll embark on a journey through the shadowy alleys of Edinburgh, the misty moors of the Highlands, and the forgotten corners of Glasgow, discovering the secret myths and legends of Scotland that have been passed down through generations. Each tale is dazzlingly retold for a modern audience. Gather around the fireside and hear incredible stories from a land filled with magic and mystery. Feel the rich history brought to life through folktales passed down through generations. Hear the true stories that lurk amongst these myths, things that the author has witnessed with his own eyes, revealed for the very first time. Where is the most haunted road in Scotland? Who got caught cheating while playing cards with the devil? Which ancient rhyme can summon a violent poltergeist? Haunted places, ghost stories and Celtic folklore, this enchanting collection has them all. From spooky tales of great battles to pagan rituals that are still performed today. Discover the cursed locations where you can see and feel these experiences for yourself if you dare. Huddle closer to the fire, immerse yourself in the dark history of Scotland, and discover which of these unforgettable legends are true.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A huge collection of Scottish Urban Legends, Myths and True Stories. The definitive guide to the legendary stories that reveal Scotland's mysterious past. Featuring 50 captivating Scottish folklore stories, you'll embark on a journey through the shadowy alleys of Edinburgh, the misty moors of the Highlands, and the forgotten corners of Glasgow, discovering the secret myths and legends of Scotland that have been passed down through generations. Each tale is dazzlingly retold for a modern audience. Gather around the fireside and hear incredible stories from a land filled with magic and mystery. Feel the rich history brought to life through folktales passed down through generations. Hear the true stories that lurk amongst these myths, things that the author has witnessed with his own eyes, revealed for the very first time. Where is the most haunted road in Scotland? Who got caught cheating while playing cards with the devil? Which ancient rhyme can summon a violent poltergeist? Haunted places, ghost stories and Celtic folklore, this enchanting collection has them all. From spooky tales of great battles to pagan rituals that are still performed today. Discover the cursed locations where you can see and feel these experiences for yourself if you dare. Huddle closer to the fire, immerse yourself in the dark history of Scotland, and discover which of these unforgettable legends are true.
Standards of English
Author: Raymond Hickey
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521763894
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 445
Book Description
The first book-length exploration of 'standard Englishes' with contributions by the leading experts on each major variety of English discussed.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521763894
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 445
Book Description
The first book-length exploration of 'standard Englishes' with contributions by the leading experts on each major variety of English discussed.