More Commonly Confused Words

by | Jun 29, 2015 | Higher Education

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!...

Know your isiZulu clicks

by | Jun 12, 2015 | Dictionaries

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...
Tips to Avoid Plagiarism

Tips to Avoid Plagiarism

by | Apr 23, 2015 | Higher Education

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...
Drawing up a personal study timetable

Drawing up a personal study timetable

by | Oct 24, 2014 | Higher Education

Hard work can take you far but well planned hard work can take you even further. If you really want to get the most out of your studying a timetable is essential. The trick is to draw up something that works for you – instead of you just working for it. Here’s a guide...
Bright Ideas for studying at night

Bright Ideas for studying at night

by | Aug 13, 2014 | Higher Education

Some might find the glow of their lamp and the chirping of the crickets peaceful. Others might see it as a gauntlet dividing them from their ever so soft pillows. Preferences aside, studying at night is a fact of life. You’ve got to do it, so do it well. Here are some...