Avoiding mathematical missteps and misfortunes
In the FET Phase (Grades 10 to 12), learners are faced with a myriad challenging (and often downright confusing) concepts with which they need to grapple, whether they choose Mathematical Literacy or (Pure) Mathematics. This is evident in the fact that these “hot...Editor Profile: Lindsay-Jane Lücks
If you’re interested in the publishing industry or simply want to have a closer look at Oxford University Press South Africa – look no further than our recurring Editorial Profile feature. Editorial Profiles are brief Q & A sessions with our Editorial team which...It’s never too early to get exam-ready
It might only be the beginning of the new school year, but before you know it, the first round of exams will be at your doorstep. Make studying simpler, interactive and fun from the start with Zoom In, our unique digital study series, now also available on Snapplify....Why use a school dictionary and not just Google it?
Who needs a school dictionary these days? It’s easier to just google it, right? Wrong! Google may have the facts you’re after, but chances are the language expressing those facts is not suitable for your child’s age group, education phase1 or literacy level; and does...Oxford wins big at the 2019 Sefika Awards!
The 2019 Sefika Awards took place on 27 August 2019 at the Vineyard Hotel in Cape Town. These awards are voted for by booksellers in recognition of overall excellence in the Academic, Education and Trade fields. We are proud and honoured to have been awarded the title...Editor Profile: Liezl Roux
If you’re interested in the publishing industry or simply want to have a closer look at Oxford University Press South Africa – look no further than our recurring Editorial Profile feature. Editorial Profiles are brief Q & A sessions with our Editorial team which...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...
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