Hierdie elfde, omvattend herbewerkte uitgawe bied (naas bestaande hoofstukke oor wisselvorme, getalle ens.) twee nuwe hoofstukke wat onderskeidelik leestekens en trappe van vergelyking bereel. Bestaande reels is aangepas en word eenvoudiger verduidelik. Nuwe lyste bied duidelike leiding oor plekname in die Ooste, landname met hul geldeenhede en ISO-kodes, en elemente in die periodieke tabel. Skryfhulp oor transliterasie, Omgangsafrikaans en die SI-stelsel maak die uitgawe ’n volledige hulpbron.

A stylish new dictionary with a beautiful cloth-finished cover, for everyday use, with over 295,000 words, meanings, and phrases for today’s fast-changing world and thousands of fascinating entries for people and places.

Ideal for use in the office, at home and for study, this is the dictionary for support in all areas of the language.

• Find out more – thousands of fascinating, fact-filled biographical and geographical entries for people and places.
• Have confidence – contains more references than any comparable dictionary with over 295,000. Comprehensive and authoritative, with all the words and definitions you need.
• Get it right – language notes help you choose the right words for every situation and give advice on words that are changing in meaning or use.
• Be confident – a supplement with hundreds of language tips for everyday use.
• Get there fast – an ultra-clear layout allows you to find information quickly.

The Oxford English Dictionary for Schools is carefully targeted to support secondary school students with their independent reference skills, to improve their spelling, punctuation, and grammar, and to build vocabulary. Ideal support at school and home.

Features:

• Fully updated vocabulary, geared towards the KS3 curriculum and GCSEs.
• Provides support with language context, with carefully levelled example sentences from children's literature - authors include David Almond, William Golding, Philip Pullman, J. K. Rowling, and Anthony Horowitz
• Subject-specific vocabulary labels (Maths, Science, Art, Music, etc.) for cross-curricular use across school subjects
• Related words, word families and antonyms, for building vocabulary
• Extended word histories for wider language reference
• Topic panels for additional language support, especially in grammar, spelling, and punctuation

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.

The latest edition of bestselling South African school dictionary builds on providing solutions to every learner’s language needs.

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.

Other user-friendly features:

• Labels are given in brackets to help with context, for example, subject-specific words, figurative use of words, and other additional grammar guidance, such as “usually in the plural”.
• Common phrases and expressions.
• Abbreviations are included in the alphabetical position.
• Word families: derivatives of root forms, together with the new part of speech (abbreviated).
• Clear cross-references from one headword to another
• Handy information boxes with additional information about grammar, spelling and usage.

The English-SiSwati/SiSwati-English Bilingual Dictionary is part of the Pharos entry-level series of bilingual dictionaries for English and the nine official African languages in South Africa. The dictionary is suitable for English or siSwati first or second-language speakers
wishing to learn an additional language. It is easy to use and will help users build their vocabulary, improve grammar and use common phrases correctly, whether at school level, in the workplace, as a tourist, or just for anyone wishing to learn siSwati.

The Pharos series of bilingual dictionaries supports the Department of Basic Education’s Language-in-Education Policy to develop and maintain all the official languages, to promote multilingualism in SouthAfrica, and to support the teaching and learning of all the official
languages.

SiSwati is part of the Nguni subfamily of languages with 2.5% (1.3m) of the population as mother-tongue speakers and 2.4m secondlanguage users, 3.7m in total (Stats SA 2011).

The best-selling Pocket Oxford English Dictionary in its eleventh edition offers 120,000 words, phrases, and definitions. Particularly suitable for students, it is also a handy dictionary for the home and office. It covers all the words you need for everyday use, and has excellent coverage of curriculum vocabulary. With clear, concise definitions there is a great deal of help with difficult aspects of the English language such as spelling, pronunciation, and usage.
In particular, there are hundreds of spelling notes to help with tricky words that are commonly misspelled, extra usage notes giving advice on proper English, and help with the pronunciations of difficult words. The open design ensures that this dictionary is even more accessible and easier to use than ever before.
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Die Pharos Grondslagfasewoordeboek Afrikaans–Engels/English–Afrikaans is geskik vir leerders in graad 1 tot 4. Die woordeboek bevat die sigwoorde en spelwoorde wat in die taalkurrikulums vir Afrikaans en Engels in die Grondslagfase gespesifiseer word.

Hierdie splinternuwe woordeboek is ’n volwaardige eerste tweetalige woordeboek wat jong leerders met woordeboekwerk sal help. Met dié woordeboek kan Engelse leerders stelselmatig met Afrikaans vertroud raak, en Afrikaanse leerders met Engels.

Konvensionele woordeboekkenmerke soos woordsoorte, lettergreepverdeling, sinonieme, teenoorgesteldes, verlede tyd, meervoude en verkleining word aangedui. Daarby help frases, voorbeeldsinne en illustrasies met begrip en om te onderskei tussen homonieme, homofone en woorde wat dikwels verwar word.

Leerders raak op ’n eenvoudige manier vertroud met hoe ’n vertalende woordeboek werk, sodat hulle later met selfvertroue woordeboeke vir die Intermediêre Fase en Senior Fase sal kan gebruik.

A fully up-to-date new edition, including the most popular new words to enter the English language. With extensive coverage of South African words and meanings. The ideal portable companion for all. This handy little dictionary gives you practical, applied knowledge in your pocket. It contains clear definitions for all the words you need on a daily basis and provides tips on spelling, and help with difficult pronunciations. The clear layout makes the content easily accessible and suitable for immediate use. Includes an up-to-date supplement tackling problems of style and etiquette in everything from letters to emails to social media sites.

Die handige klein tweetalige woordeboek is reeds dekades lank 'n wenner. Die herverpakte uitgawe van Klein woordeboek bevat talle hedendaagse woorde en uitdrukkings, afkortings en akronieme wat in omloop gekom het vanwee die veranderende situasie in Suid-Afrika, asook tegnologiese ontwikkelings. 'n Nuttige bylae bevat die name van Suid-Afrika se nege provinsies en elf ampstale.

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.

The latest edition of this small dictionary offers the most accurate and up-to-date coverage of essential, everyday vocabulary with over 90,000 words, phrases, and definitions based on evidence from the Oxford English Corpus, a unique databank comprising hundreds of millions of words of English. Definitions are easy to understand, given in a clear, simple style, and avoiding technical language.
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The English-IsiNdebele/IsiNdebele-English Bilingual Dictionary is part of the Pharos entry-level series of bilingual dictionaries for English and the nine official African languages in South Africa. The dictionary is suitable for English or isiNdebele first or second-language speakers wishing to learn an additional language. It will help users build their vocabulary, improve grammar and use common phrases correctly, whether at school level, in the workplace, as a tourist, or just for anyone wishing to learn isiNdebele.

The Pharos series of bilingual dictionaries supports the Department of Basic Education’s Language-in-Education Policy to develop and maintain all the official languages, to promote multilingualism in South Africa, and to support the teaching and learning of all the official
languages.

IsiNdebele is part of the Nguni subfamily of languages with 2.1% (1.1m) of the population as mothertongue speakers and 1.4m second-language users, 2.5m in total (Stats SA 2011).

The Oxford Essential Spanish Dictionary is a new compact Spanish-English and English-Spanish dictionary that offers up-to-date coverage of all the essential day-to-day vocabulary with over 40,000 words and phrases and 60,000 translations. This dictionary is easy to use and ideal for travel, work, or study. The latest words in each language have been added, reflecting all aspects of life today, from computing and technology to lifestyle and business. Additional features include guides to Spanish and English pronunciation, as well as help with both Spanish and English verbs. Covers both European and Latin American Spanish. The Oxford Essential Spanish Dictionary is ideal for anyone in need of a handy quick reference. An essential book for the study of Spanish.

Hierdie splinternuwe titel is die eerste taalnaslaanbron wat KABV-gebaseer is. Dit bestaan uit twee dele. Die eerste deel sluit taalreëls en nalsaanlyste in, en die tweede deel bevat algemene kennisfeite oor Suid-Afrika en die res van die wêreld.

KABV-vereistes vir Afrikaans Huistaal en Eerste en Tweede Addisionele Taal vorm die basis vir die onderwerpe wat in dié boek bespreek word. Hierdie onderwerpe sluit onder meer die volgende in: punktuasie, sametrekkings, woordsoorte, letterlike en figuurlike betekenis, geluide van dinge en diere, tye, sinonieme en antonieme, homonieme en homofone en leenwoorde, om maar ’n paar te noem. Dit bevat ook ’n lys met handige literêre terme soos hiperool, klanknabootsing en personifikasie, sowel as nuttige notas oor skriftelike werk.

Die tweede deel van die boek fokus op algemene kennisfeite soos die nasionale simbole van Suid-Afrika, wie ons buurlande is, waar ons elf amptelike tale gepraat word, wie die wêreldleiers is, watter geldeenheid waar gebruik word, en groot uitvindsels van die wêreld.

Die eenvoudige uitleg en duidelike leiding maak hierdie titel ’n moet-hê vir elke leerder wat Afrikaans as ’n Huistaal of Eerste of Tweede Addisionele Taal wil slaag. Dit is ook ’n handige naslaanbron vir volwassenes.

*Die Engelse ekwivalent van hierdie publikasie is ook beskikbaar onder die titel English for All.

Authoritative, up-to-date, and with exceptionally clear print, theOxford American Large Print Thesaurus contains more than 130,000 synonyms and antonyms, drawing on the most recent findings of the language research program at Oxford University Press. The book's clear page layout, designed in association with Lighthouse International, offers enlarged fonts, larger margins, generous linespacing, and good quality paper, ensuring that there is a minimum glare and show-through. Ideal for both adults and children, particularly those with vision impairment, the Oxford American Large Print Thesaurus is a valuable reference tool for use at home, at school, or at the office. The book is also a perfect companion to the Oxford American Large Print Dictionary All Oxford American dictionaries use an easy-to-use respelling system to show how entries are pronounced. It uses simple, familiar markings to represent common American English sounds.

The Oxford Essential French Dictionary is a new compact French-English and English-French dictionary that offers up-to-date coverage of all the essential day-to-day vocabulary with over 40,000 words and phrases and 60,000 translations. This dictionary is easy to use and ideal for travel, work, or study. The latest words in each language have been added, reflecting all aspects of life today, from computing and technology to lifestyle and business. Additional features include guides to French and English pronunciation, as well as help with both French and English verbs. The Oxford Essential French Dictionary is ideal for anyone in need of a handy quick reference. An essential book for the study of French.

This fully updated edition offers over 120,000 words, phrases, and definitions. It covers all the words you need for everyday use, carefully selected from the evidence of the Oxford English Corpus, a databank of 21st century English, containing over 2 billion words.The Factfinder centre section gives quick-reference entries on topics including famous people, countries, and science.
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The English-Sepedi/Sepedi-English Bilingual Dictionary is part of the Pharos entry-level series of bilingual dictionaries for English and the nine official African languages in South Africa. The dictionary is suitable for English or Sepedi first or second-language speakers wishing to learn an additional language. It is easy to use and will help users build their vocabulary, improve grammar and use common phrases correctly, whether at school level, in the workplace, as a tourist, or just for anyone wishing to learn Sepedi.

The Pharos series of bilingual dictionaries supports the Department of Basic Education’s Language-in-Education Policy to develop and maintain all the official languages, to promote multilingualism in South Africa, and to support the teaching and learning of all the official
languages.

Sepedi is part of the SothoTswana subfamily of languages with 9.1% (4.6m) of the population as mother-tongue speakers and 9.1m second-language users, 13.8m in total (Stats SA 2011).

The Oxford Essential Portuguese Dictionary is a compact Portuguese-English and English-Portuguese dictionary that offers up-to-date coverage of all the essential day-to-day vocabulary with over 40,000 words and phrases and 60,000 translations. This dictionary is easy to use and ideal for travel, work, or study. The latest words in each language have been added, reflecting all aspects of life today, from computing and technology to lifestyle and business. Additional features include guides to Portuguese and English pronunciation, as well as help with both Portuguese and English verbs. The dictionary is based on Brazilian Portuguese with extra information where European Portuguese is different. All the latest spelling reforms have been included. The Oxford Essential Portuguese Dictionary is ideal for anyone in need of a handy quick reference. An essential book for the study of Portuguese.

Die Pharos Afrikaansgids bied eenvoudige riglyne vir spelling en skryfwyses volgens die 2017-uitgawe van die Afrikaanse woordelys en spelreëls en is KABV- geskik. Dit dek die belangrike taalsake wat oor leerders se pad kom en is 'n praktiese, alledaagse gids vir voorgraadse studente en ander taalgebruikers.

- Deel A bevat naslaanlyste van woorde wat dikwels spellingprobleme oplewer, meervoude en verkleining, intensiewe vorme, vergelykings en idiome.

- Deel B is ’n naslaangedeelte wat belangrike en algemene taalreëls aan die hand van eenvoudige definisies en enkele voorbeelde verduidelik.

- Deel C bevat nuttige inligting oor byvoorbeeld sinsoorte, woordorde in sinne en die konstruksie van paragrawe. Daar is ook ’n kort oorsig oor tekstipes.