A ground-breaking global language initiative
As the makers of the world-famous Oxford English Dictionary and a department of Oxford University, UK, Oxford University Press is already a world leader in the dissemination of English language materials, and publishes language resources in more than 40 languages. In...Milestones in Education for Women
Education is a fundamental right which history has denied to many. Even in the present day, there are those denied education. The struggle for gender equality in the realm of education has...Conference encourages imagination to improve literacy and learning
The 9th Pan-African Literacy for All and 10th Reading Association of South Africa (RASA) National Literacy Conference, sponsored by Oxford University Press, will be held at the Baxter Theatre in Cape Town between the 2nd and the 5th September. Hosting some of the...But e-books are cheaper!
The textbook cost debate keeps raging on. People complain bitterly about how expensive certain textbooks are and believe that the only solution is to go digital. The solution seems so simple! But unfortunately it is not so simple. Allow me to explain using an...Now you can have a lekker skinder in English, too!
Both the status and vocabulary of South African English and local perceptions of English in South Africa have changed substantially in the last decade or two. English now ranks with ten other designated official languages for South Africa. It remains the home language...7 essential tips for the perfect work life balance
Juggling work, home and family life can be stressful on anyone, especially if you’re investing a lot of time in one area of your life and less on other important things like friends and family. Find out how you can have the perfect work life balance and experience the...The perfect pair: dictionary and thesaurus
Why should you buy a thesaurus for your child? This is a good question, especially if you’re thinking that your child already has a school dictionary. But dictionaries and thesauruses go together like bacon and eggs, fish and chips, pap and wors, or just about any...Mandela in quotes
Nelson Mandela was a man of both great words and great actions. As we take time to remember his legacy and what it means to us, here are some words of passion and wisdom he has left behind.Fact-check: Why learn content when you can Google it?
You’re sitting at a table over lunch and one friend claims the first computer had less than one KB of memory while the other is certain it had at least one KB of memory. There’s free Wi-Fi available and you have a smart phone. In less than a minute you’ve resolved the...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...Publisher Profile: Yolandi Farham
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...Bring adventure into your Physical Education lessons with orienteering
Physical Education forms a big part of the Life Orientation syllabus from Intermediate to FET Phase. Learners are encouraged to participate in physical activities that will improve their general fitness and wellbeing, assist them in working together as a team and...With spellcheckers, why do children still need a dictionary?
Today almost every child has a cellphone, or access to one. With free mobile or online spellcheckers available, who needs a dictionary, right? Wrong! Spellcheckers have a limited function when it comes to writing grammatically and using punctuation correctly. And as...Tips to Avoid Plagiarism
Every student is familiar with plagiarism, it’s a word loaded with consequences and negative connotations. However we often harbour very vague ideas about what it actually constitutes. There’s more to plagiarism than just copy pasting from another source or stealing...Inspire a love for reading in your classroom
If you can read, you can travel the world, go on adventures, meet heroes, unravel mysteries, investigate history, explore the universe and taste freedom! Reading solves problems too: poor spelling or vocabulary, concentration issues, sometimes even poverty and...
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