Publisher Profile: Marisa Montemarano
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...Six ways to give back on Mandela Day
On the 18th of July each year, people around the world gather to dedicate 67 minutes of their time towards serving and giving back to their communities on what has become widely known as Mandela Day. Observed on his birthday, these 67 minutes of service symbolise the...More Commonly Confused Words
With our first Commonly Confused Words Infographic we distinguished some words that can quite easily get muddled up. Unfortunately there are still so many confusing words out there – fortunately we’ve created a brand new infographic to help you take care of them!...What is the difference between a University, a University of Technology and a TVET college?
In South Africa, there are three main institutions where you can study after you leave school; universities, universities of technology and TVET colleges. Recently, community colleges have been added for people who did not finish school. Understanding the...Self-development: eight tips to build self-confidence
The development of oneself is one of the most important skills that a learner will ever learn. Self-awareness and self-esteem are necessary for any self-development to occur. Self-awareness is the way we see and think about ourselves, while self-esteem is the way we...Know your isiZulu clicks
Learning a new language can be as daunting as it is fun. South African languages have their own special charm and mastering the various dialects and pronunciations can be tricky if they are not your home language. With the help of the new Oxford Bilingual School...Language structures and conventions
For any text or part of speech to be comprehendible, it needs to have structure, and be governed by a set of language conventions. Help facilitate your learners command of grammar and vocabulary with this insightful infographic on language structure and...
Pre-Exam checklist
Revisions done, alarm clock set, pencils sharpened – what else do you need to do for your exam? Here’s a quick checklist to help you make sure you’re all set for the big day.
Textbooks give students access to success and must be part of the higher education funding debate
Daily, we are reminded of the pressures that students returning to class – or enrolling for the first time – experience as they arrive at universities and colleges around South Africa. Just this week we have been bombarded with images of students sleeping rough at...
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Brand new editions of our popular CAPS-linked bilingual dictionaries for South African learners in Grade R to 4
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The all-in-one teacher’s toolbox
