Become a vocabulary champion and make your writing stand out! Using examples inspired by the world of Roald Dahl, add some detail to your descriptions and depth to your dialogue with this phizz-whizzing vocabulary activity book.

You’ll be able to create characters and the worlds they live in, play around with similes, synonyms and homonyms, and build up your word bank with rich, descriptive language. This book supports vocabulary, grammar, language and comprehension skills for ages 7-11.

Hierdie epiese grafiese roman is gebaseer op Fanie Viljoen se roman The Last Time I Died wat in 2016 deur Ransom Publishing gepubliseer is. Die Swart Kraai het Sam se pa doodgemaak en nou het hy Sam doodgemaak. Sam is egter nie dood nie. Die dood was die sesde van sy sewe lewens, en nou het hy nog een oorblywende lewe - om terug te kom en Die Swart Kraai dood te maak. Die meesterlik kreatiewe Daniel Hugo het hierdie boek geillustreer en lesers met 'n voorliefde vir die kuns van grafiese romans en strokiesprente sal weggeblaas word deur die besondere details van die illustrasies op elke bladsy.

The Oxford Mini School German Dictionary is the perfect bilingual dictionary for pupils learning German. The two sides of the dictionary are clearly divided into German-English and English-German, with an essential verb table list in the centre. The headwords are carefully selected to suit beginners, and particular attention is given to computing, word-processing, and ICT terms. In line with syllabus requirements, there is a special section dedicated to vocabulary and phrases on German life and culture. The simple layout, the alphabet down the side of each page, and the large clear print will help pupils navigate around the dictionary and take them straight to the translation they are looking for. This dictionary comes in a handy mini-size format with a durable vinyl cover.

This is a major edition of the popular Oxford Primary Thesaurus. It lists words in alphabetical order and gives over 50,000 synonyms, antonyms, and special topic words to encourage pupils to improve their writing. The simple and accessible design with headwords picked out in colour, alphabet tabs on every page, and tinted colour panels with extra information on overused words, topic words, and writing tips will make finding new or alternative words quick and simple. Fully revised in line with the new 2006 Literacy Framework, it supports pupils creating and shaping their own texts and helps them to use language imaginatively and effectively. It helps them to choose words for particular effects and for formal, informal, or subject-specific contexts. The Oxford Primary Thesaurus is an invaluable reference tool for pupils to reflect independently and critically on their own writing and edit and improve it.

Now in PDF. Make language come alive A colourful and modern update of My First Dictionary, with 1000 words, bright colour pictures and clear definitions that will help your child perfect their As, Bs and Cs in no time. The perfect introduction for any young child, with big, bright letters taking your child from A to Z in clear steps and a colourful alphabet header - perfect for you to read with your child or for them to recognise letters on their own. From beautiful rainbows to a gorgeous green apple, each word is supported by carefully chosen photographs and images, plus a clear grid design makes everything easy to find. With new, up-to-date words, fun dictionary games and notes for parents, My First Dictionary will make learning fun for both you and your child.

This revised edition of the bestselling SCHOLASTIC FIRST DICTIONARY has been completely redesigned to reflect the vocabulary and interests of early elementary school children.
Definitions for approximately 1,500 headwords have been carefully chosen to help build on the vocabulary of young children. Six hundred full-color photographs further illustrate their meanings. Each entry has been designed to provide readers with easy to understand definitions, as well as alternate forms for nouns, verbs, and adjectives. Illustrative example sentences following each headword are clearly written to help show children what words mean and how they should be used. In addition, each entry is followed by a simple phonetic pronunciation guide.

Hierdie oudio-CD vergesel die Oxford First Bilingual Dictionary: Afrikaans & English. / This audio CD accompanies the Oxford First Bilingual Dictionary: Afrikaans & English. Die CD sluit oudio-snitte van die woorde in sodat leerders die uitspraak in albei tale kan hoor. Ook ingesluit is 'n storie wat hardop voorgelees word. / The CD includes audio tracks of the words so that learners can hear the pronunciation in both languages. Also included is a read-along story.

Created by leading educators, these colorful, large-size dictionaries introduce beginning language learners to more than 1,550 commonly taught basic words. Each Lets Learn Language Picture Dictionary in the series boasts 30 delightful two-page spreads that vividly illustrate the meanings of words. Fun-filled panoramas focus on scenes familiar to children aged three through eight, such as home life, the classroom, city life, sports, the zoo, and even outer space! Learners will love to revisit these detailed depictions of people, places, actions, and objects, each time improving their recall. Featured words are set off with individual illustrations and definitions to help learners at various levels build vocabulary. Includes an index and glossary of all the individually illustrated words. An ideal selection of first word books for parents and teachers who want to encourage second language acquisition.

The Longman Children's Picture Dictionary uses fun, child-centered scenes to illustrate 800 words, organized into 50 thematic units, complete with songs and chants. Themes from Animal Orchestra to Pirate Ship provide a clear context for learning new words.

The Macmillan School Dictionary is a two-colour dictionary for intermediate-level students whose curriculum subjects are taught through the medium of English. Strong curriculum content with special emphasis on school subject vocabulary and subject-specific words highlighted throughout. The School Dictionary word selection is based on the 200 million-word World English Corpus and supplemented with words taken from curriculum coursebooks. KEY FEATURES Helpful reference section containing information on the periodic table, irregular verbs, pronunciation, geographical names and nationalities, and expressions using numbers Information on grammar patterns, collocations, phrases and phrasal verbs Clear layout and clear, simple definitions using a restricted defining vocabulary Information on spelling with inflections for irregular and semi-regular verbs, adjectives and nouns Special help boxes on word families, synonym sets and vocabulary building

Nuwe woordeboek sonder grense is 'n woordeboek, gekonseptualiseer en wetenskaplik saamgestel vir eerste en tweede addisionele taal-leerder van Afrikaans vanaf graad 4 tot graad 12. Dit word ondersteun deur die gewilde Nuwe Afrikaans sonder grense handboekreeks. Die woordeboek is maklik om te gebruik omdat daar 'n lys van Engelse vertalings van al die inskrywings agterin is. Leerders kan dus die Engelse word opsoek en dan na die regte Afrikaans word blaai om die definisie en voorbeeldsinne te lees.

Tussen die boom se blare waar sy soms vir haar lewe wegkruip en per ongeluk vir Lua, die coolste meisie wat sy ken, afloer. Sy is vas tussen die soet geure van haar ma se koekskeppings en haar uitgewaste jeans. Vas tussen haar pa se rugbesering terwyl hy plastiek-warlord speel en die wêreld vanuit sy studeerkamer probeer red. Vas in haar onvermoe om haarself te laat geld. Sy is moeg vir wegkruip, moeg om die enigste agter-die-klip-tiener te wees en te vries wanneer sy moet vlieg. Tot Lua onverwags'n paar ou rolskaatse vir Hannah gee en haar help om kelnerin by die akwarium se koffiewinkel te word. Hannah kom voor 'n keuse te staan: veg, vlug of vries? Sy kies! Sy kyk video's oor hoe om bo te bly, want skaats gaan sy skaats. Die De Lange-broers kruis haar pad. Leo leer haar skaats, Ben wys haar die dolfyne en Hannah se vlerke kry vere. Sy vlieg en wanneer sy land ... land sy op wiele!

A comprehensive dictionary with over a thousand colour illustrations, over 10,000 entries and 25,000 straightforward definitions. Fully revised and updated for 2014 and beyond, with new words added and redundant words removed. Includes example sentences and pronunciation guides for tricky words, as well as information about the conventions of written English and a brief history of the English language. An essential home or school reference book that is perfect for children beginning their SATs and similar exams.

Based on extensive research into primary school teaching, this dictionary has been carefully compiled to include vocabulary which pupils at this level will need. Containing over 8,000 entries from many school subjects including Maths, Geography and Science, the dictionary is a valuable teaching course across the curriculum. Attractive, accessible layout includes over 250 black and white illustrations and 16 full-page colour pictures that aid comprehension and make finding the right word easy for your pupils. Clear and concise definitions are written using language appropriate for learners at this level, helping your pupils quickly develop an understanding of English that will better prepare them for the secondary school level. Grammar information is simply explained, idioms and typical language patterns are defined and exemplified, while examples demonstrate typical usage, helping your pupils develop their literacy skills further.

The Oxford South African Dictionary of School Terminology is compiled by experts in the field of South African education and its legal framework. It supports all stakeholders in understanding the South African schooling framework, enabling them to think and act in an informed way. Packed with key terminology from national legislation, regulations and policy, this dictionary clearly explains meaning and context.