Scots Language Dictionaries Series

Electronic Scots School Dictionary

Published 1 August 1999

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 helpfile Special 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