School Dictionaries
Shop our collection of school dictionaries, perfect for the classroom and fit for any learner:
Oxford South African School Dictionary 4th Edition
The latest edition of bestselling South African school dictionary builds on providing solutions to every learner’s language needs. Features: -More words-10% more headwords and derivatives to extend learners' vocabulary in the classroom and beyond -More colour-improves navigation and highlights important features to make it easier for learners to find what they are looking for -More example sentences-real-language examples help learners to speak and write naturally, boosting their confidence -More support-notes on spelling, usage, pronunciation and the 'Which word' feature are now supplemented with thesaurus boxes to support learners in their understanding of the language -More curriculum terms-terminology taken from Oxford's South African textbook corpus helps learners to understand their textbooks better and to use the correct terms in exams -More study pages-classroom-ready, curriculum-aligned study pages teach learners useful skills for listening, speaking, reading and writing in English -More activities-fun activities help learners master a range of dictionary skills -More practice-a Workbook supports
R 244.00
Pharos Tweetalige Skool Woordeboek / Bilingual School Dictionary
The popular Pharos Bilingual School Dictionary (2020, 9th impression) boasts a brand-new orange cover! This dictionary contains almost 11 000 Afrikaans and English headwords with translations and full sentences. It is suitable for learners in grades 7-12 whose home language is Afrikaans or English, as well as for additional language. For this reason, headwords, phrases and expressions have been included that learners will encounter most in their school work and in everyday life. The dictionary is easy to use, and will help learners build their vocabulary and improve grammar. Headwords are printed in bold, blue type and display word breaks and primary stress. Inflections, such as plural and past tense forms, degrees of comparison, as well as context guidance appear in full. One or more practical translations are provided for each headword and full sentences in Afrikaans and English illustrate the use of each sense of a headword. A bonus supplement with additional information on parts of speech, words easily confused, and idioms and proverbs, makes this perfect as a one-stop reference in both the classroom and at home.
R 230.00
Oxford tweetalige skoolwoordeboek
Hierdie moderne, toeganklike woordeboek is ontwerp om leerders doeltreffend in hulle addisionele taal te laat lees, skryf en praat. Dit fokus daarop om leerders te help om hulle mees algemene struikelblokke te oorkom en bied ondersteuning op ses sleutelgebiede. / Designed to enable learners to read, write and speak effectively in their additional language, this up-to-date and easy-to-use dictionary focuses on overcoming learners' most common difficulties. It offers support in six key areas. Help leerders om die regte vertaling te kies. / Helps learners choose the right translation. Bied slegs dikwels gebruikte vertalings aan. / Gives frequently used translations only. Wys hoe woorde werklik gebruik word. / Shows how words are really used. Sluit nuwe woorde vanuit die hele kurrikulum in. / Includes new words from across the curriculum. Voorsien uitspraakgidse sodat leerders met vertroue kan praat. / Provides pronunciation guides so learners can speak confidently. Verskaf illustrasies om moeilike konsepte te verduidelik. / Includes illustrations to explain difficult concepts. Plus: 48 hersiene bladsye nuttige ekstras (aktiwiteite met antwoorde; hulp met grammatika, skryf en mondelinge). / Plus: 48 revised pages of useful extras (activities with answers; help with grammar, writing, and speaking).
R 248.00
Scholar's Zulu dictionary
The Revised Scholar’s Zulu Dictionary is a comprehensive bilingual dictionary of words and phrases for speakers of IsiZulu and English Home Languages as well as First Additional and Second Additional Languages. Ideal for both learners and adult users.
R 191.00
South African Oxford secondary school dictionary
Designed for South African secondary school learners, especially Gr 10 to 12. Accurate, easy to understand definitions, and almost 1,000 South African English words, e.g. defiance campaign, tik, and vuvuzela. All the support for exam success across the curriculum. Key concepts of the new curriculum, e.g. assessment standard and life skill. Study pages, e.g. writing better exams, essays, CVs, and understanding line and bar graphs, extras like a reference section, diagrams, and illustrations. Reference section including illustrations, e.g. human body, periodic table.
R 275.00
Oxford Primary Dictionary
This new edition of the Oxford Primary Dictionary provides even more vocabulary; words such as chortle, cacophony, amulet and toolbar have been added, along with others from a wide range of areas such as animals (e.g. narwhal, sabre-toothed), history (e.g.longship, palaeontoglist), mythology (e.g. cyclops, selkie) and space and science fiction (e.g. spacewalk, teleport). It also now features a unique selection of fictional words for creatures or places fromchildren's reading and writing, for example hobbit, Muggle and bandersnatch. All the entries are clear and simple with word classes and inflections given in full. Children will discover example sentences from the authors they love to read for themselves, such as Michael Morpurgo, Roald Dahl and J. K. Rowling.'Try also' guides at the top of the pages help to locate tricky-to-find words in the alphabet, word origins are given in 'Did you know?' panels, and Spelling Alerts flag up tricky spellings. It is the ideal dictionary for boosting reading skills and building word power. Companion to the new updated edition of the Oxford Primary Thesaurus which provides thousands of synonyms for the all young writers. Go online at www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com for the accompanying free downloadable activities.This dictionary is export only and cannot be purchased if you are based in the UK or Ireland.
R 170.00
Oxford South African Illustrated School Dictionary
Improve your child's vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation with the brand new edition of the Oxford South African Illustrated School Dictionary. Exceptionally clear and easy to use, and updated with over 1000 new words, this popular dictionary offers excellent support for learners in Grades 3 to 7.
R 191.00
Oxford mini skoolwoordeboek/school dictionary
Hierdie woordeboek is ontwerp om jou te help om beter Afrikaans, indien jy n leerder van Afrikaans is, of beter Engels, indien jy n leerder van Engels is, te skryf en te praat. Dit bied ondersteuning in vier sleutelareas, soos hieronder aangetoon. This dictionary has been designed to help you write and speak better Afrikaans, if you are a learner of Afrikaans, or better English, if you are a learner of English. It offers support in four key areas, as shown below. Features: help leerders om die regte vertaling te kies; bied slegs dikwels gebruikte vertalings aan; wys hoe woorde werklik gebruik word; sluit nuwe woorde vanuit die hele kurrikulum in; helps learners choose the right translation; gives frequently used translations only; shows how words are really used; and includes new words from across the curriculum.
R 179.00
Oxford Mini School Thesaurus
This authoritative new edition of the bestselling Oxford School Thesaurus boosts vocabulary and improves writing skills through new curriculum support. With the help of the Oxford Children's Corpus, the largest bank of children's language in English, the thesaurus is able to proivde a range of carefully-levelled words, synonyms and antonyms and age-appropriate example sentences. These are written in the natural language of contemporary children usingcontexts that will make the thesaurus easy and enjoyable for every child to use. Phrasal verbs, idioms, and writing tips help to explore the richness of language and make writing more effective, whether in creative writing or in essays, projects, reports and letters.A writing supplement with spelling, grammar and punctuation support makes this a complete toolkit to enhance basic literacy skills, build confidence, deliver the curriculum and help children prepare for the level of writing expected at secondary school. As with all Oxford children's thesauruses, it has been trialled with teachers. A perfect buy, in a portable mini format with a refreshing new look, an essential for any backpack. Downloadable word games, puzzles and activities are available at www.oxforddictionaries.com/schools
R 156.00
Pharos Klein Woordeboek / Little Dictionary
This handy bilingual dictionary, small enough to carry along anywhere, has been a firm favourite for decades – a quick reference work containing thousands of contemporary words and expressions, abbreviations and acronyms that are relevant for today's South Africa.
R 177.00
