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ESB launches Week 2 of its ‘Oracy for All’ Campaign: Enhancing educational outcomes

English Speaking Board (International) Ltd. is excited to announce the second week of its ongoing campaign, “Oracy for All”. This week, we are focusing on the theme, “Oracy for School and Education”, highlighting the vital role of oracy in enhancing educational experiences and outcomes for all learners, particularly those with significant learning needs. Why Oracy…

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ESB responds to the Oracy Education Commission’s Report: Boosting learners’ Oracy and Employability skills through our Communication-Rich Experiences

In response to the Oracy Education Commission’s recent report, “We Need to Talk,” English Speaking Board (International) Ltd. (ESB) has a strong focus on the role of oracy education in enhancing employability and essential workplace skills. The Commission’s report, titled “We Need to Talk”, underscored the critical role oracy plays in preparing young people for…

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A Sad Goodbye to Avril

It was with great sadness that we learnt that passionate ESB supporter, our dear colleague and friend, Avril Newman, has passed away.  Avril embraced all aspects of ESB as a teacher, as a headteacher, as an ESB Trustee – twice! and as the face of our 70/70 anniversary campaign when she took on the role…

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