RESOURCES PAGE
Learn. Practice. Excel.
Welcome to the official Resources Hub of the South African Spelling Bee, your central destination for training materials, study guides, practice tools, competition resources, and educational content designed to help learners, teachers, and schools prepare for success.
Whether you are participating for the first time or preparing for the national championship, these resources will help sharpen vocabulary, improve pronunciation, build confidence, and strengthen spelling skills.
Training Videos
Explore helpful video resources designed to guide learners, teachers, and parents through every stage of the competition.
Learn how the South African Spelling Bee works, including:
- Competition structure
- Rules and regulations
- Pronunciation guidelines
- Elimination procedures
- Judge expectations
- Scoring system
- Stage etiquette
South African Sign Language Section Preparation Video
Competition Word Lists
Access previous spelling word lists used in competitions.
These word lists are carefully curated to help participants build vocabulary, improve spelling patterns, and prepare effectively for each competition level.
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Vocabulary Building Resources
We believe every learner deserves access to quality educational materials.
These free resources are available to all participants, schools, teachers, and parents.
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2026 Competition Manual
Participants, teachers, and coordinators should get the official 2026 South African Spelling Bee Comprehensive Manual.
It is packed with everything you need for a successful Spelling Bee Season, including:
- Competition Rules & Formats
- Round-by-round Guidelines
- Coaching Tips & Best Practices
- Resources for Schools & Organizers
- Updated Wordlists & More!
Stay Up To Date
For all your spelling Bee Resources, send an email to info@a-better-africa.com and we will get back to you.
New resources, videos, practice materials, and word lists are added regularly throughout the competition season.
Participants are encouraged to check this page frequently for updates.
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