Good practice in culture rich classrooms: Research-informed perspectives
It was with a deep sense of appreciation that I received a recent review on OUPSA’s Good practice in culture rich classrooms: Research-informed perspectives, in early October. As publishers, it is important that the books we produce are relevant and speak to the...Ten useful words for academic writing
Academic writing can get very cerebral very quickly. It’s always important to be eloquent in writing – to say the most with the least. Lecturers don’t want literary firework displays just plain simple truth that sparkles. Here are some useful words that may help you...The value of a good textbook
I still have many of the textbooks that I used while I was studying on my bookshelf at home. The other day I took one of those textbooks off the shelf again to check on something and I started thinking about what makes a really great textbook. What makes you...How to use a dictionary to support literature study
Dictionaries can be invaluable in studying literature. Literature authors craft their words, so many novels, plays or poems have unusual words or difficult constructions you won’t encounter in everyday conversations, while some words are unique to specific works of...Learning styles: strategies for effective learning
A learning style is the learner’s preferred way of learning. It is their unique way of understanding and remembering information for assignments, tests and especially for the exams. Encourage your learners to capitalise on their strengths and learn more effectively...Non-English words that are now used in English
While it is certainly old and established, English is certainly far from being a pure language (very few are). Here’s a look at words from other languages which have been adopted by English.South African heritage: lekker local words
South African English is a melting pot of unique words, borrowing from many of the 11 official languages to make meaning. Words like ‘lekker’, ‘ubuntu’, ‘howzit’ and ‘gees’ are just a few that reflect our rich cultural heritage. Check out the definitions of some...Oxford South African Pocket Dictionary, Fourth Edition
The eagerly awaited fourth edition of the Oxford South African Pocket Dictionary will hit the bookshop shelves in the second half of 2015. This southern African edition of the world’s best-selling, most practical pocket English dictionary for high-school and office...Writing an Argumentative Essay 101
We’ve all heard the phrase, ‘think before you speak’. It’s generally said in quite a supportive way – often after someone hasn’t! But the saying makes a good point, especially when it comes to putting forward an effective argument. Arguments are vehicles for...
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