A new reading journey for Cape school ravaged by fire
After an arson-instigated fire caused devastation to a large part of their school’s infrastructure, learners and teachers at Athlone North Primary School once again have a library. After considering a number of schools as part of their 2018 CSI programme, Oxford...Publishing 101!
Ever wondered what the publishing process entails? Have a look at the above Infographic: Step 1: Market Research: Research is conducted to identify the target market and to shape the content and the financial viability to publish such a product Step 2:...Demystifying the South African schooling system
School governing body (SGB) elections, which are South Africa’s biggest elections, second only to our national government elections, recently concluded at the end of March. Members, ranging from parents and teachers to school leaders and learners (in Grades 8-12),...Best-selling Oxford Afrikaans-English Bilingual School Dictionary now even bigger and better!
Exciting news for South African learners, parents and teachers is that Oxford University Press South Africa is poised to publish the eagerly awaited second edition of its hugely successful Afrikaans-Engels English-Afrikaans Skoolwoordeboek School Dictionary. In...Just keep talking
So English is not your first language? Not to worry. Having a conversation does not mean that you have to produce perfectly formed sentences all the time. Make use of the phrases below to keep the conversation going even if you do not know the exact word for...Come and play!
The first South African interactive dictionary epub has just been launched by Oxford University Press South Africa. It’s part of a range of colourful picture dictionaries – the First Bilingual Dictionary range — covering all 11 South African official languages....After matric – How to write the perfect CV and apply for a job
You’ve studied hard, written your exams and are well on the way to receiving your Senior Certificate. Congratulations! If you’re not taking up further studies, the next step is to find a job. Look at the examples below to find out how to create the perfect curriculum...Tricky pronunciations
Some words are just tricky to pronounce correctly. Different people say them differently: some are convinced their way is the right way; and others are never sure if they are saying them correctly. Here’s a cheat sheet for some of the more common ones.Exam questions debunked
Did you know that many learners answer more exam questions than they need to, run out of time, or fail to follow instructions and lose precious marks? Follow these guidelines and succeed in your exams! GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Make sure you understand: how many parts the...Know your Latin
Here are some popular Latin words and expressions you should know.From classroom to lecture room
The change from the classroom environment to a TVET college lecture room can be a difficult transition for some students. It is especially important that their first experience of the lecture room and the lecturer is positive so that they can feel comfortable and...Unexpected origins of everyday phrases
You might have thought you knew what these phrases really meant, but you might have been mistaken…Succeed in motivation
Over the last three months, we have introduced our poster series aimed at helping students to succeed in the classroom, studying, and finally, in their exams. You can view the posters and articles here: Succeed in the classroom Succeed in studying Succeed in your...Tips on studying in South Africa
If you are contemplating tertiary education, make sure you have covered all your bases in terms of research and preparation. Whether you’re getting ready to leave school, or are on a gap year – it’s time to start considering all the in’s and out’s. These are some of...How social media influences language
If you could keep up with the above conversation, you are probably either a parent keeping abreast of your child’s communication methods or a member of the more youthful side of our society and a strong ‘mother-tongue user’ of it. When texting, a lot of people use...Are they still making them? Dictionaries in a digital world
When I say I make dictionaries for Oxford University Press, people used to say, “Remind me not to play scrabble against you!” Now they say, “Are you still making dictionaries? I just use Google.” It’s true that a number of dictionary...August is TVET College month
As part of the Department of Higher Education and Training’s (DHET) ‘Decade of the Artisan’ initiative (read our previous blogpost about the Decade of the Artisan here), the Department has declared August as ‘TVET College Month’. During the month of August, TVET...Meet a few of the leading South African women of the future
Since 2008, Oxford University Press Southern Africa’s unique shareholding partnership with the Mandela Rhodes Foundation has enabled a large number of young Africans to complete their postgraduate degrees while participating in customised leadership development...Students! Succeed in your exams
Many students find writing exams very stressful, but this need not be the case. If you ensure that you are prepared, not only academically, but also practically and emotionally, you are well on your way to succeeding. We have put together some tips for you on...FUN WORDS to liven up your vocabulary
Here are some fun words you might not use every day to add to your vocabulary!Succeed in studying
Students, we know that preparing for an examination or test can be quite daunting. You often don’t know where to start or how exactly to approach the course content. We have put together some tips to help you succeed in studying. Identify the right place to study:...11 ways to say ‘YOUTH’ in South Africa
On this day that we celebrate our youths and look back on how far we have come, let’s speak to one another in a way only South Africans can: in our 11 official languages.Young South Africans to be proud of
The history behind Youth Day is familiar to all South Africans. The Soweto Uprising that sparked controversy during the apartheid regime has been a painful wound for South Africa to bear. Yet every year on the 16th of June, South Africans are reminded of the...
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