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...Publisher Profile: Penny Lane
If you’re interested in the publishing industry or simply want to have a closer look at Oxford University Press Southern Africa – look no further than our recurring Publisher Profile feature. Publisher Profiles are brief Q & A sessions with our Publishers which...Sparking the conversation on literacy: Q&A with Marcie Craig Post
Marcie Craig Post is Executive Director of the International Literacy Association (ILA), which supports the Pan-African Reading for All Conference. Here she shares some insights about her organisation, its links with the conference, and what she has learned during her...Working knee to knee with schools in Kenya
Teachers need a range of culturally relevant, locally developed tools if they are to improve literacy in their learners. This statement by Professor Helen Inyega from the University of Nairobi in Kenya summed up four presentations which she delivered at the combined...
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