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English Speaking Board wants all learners to possess the oracy and English language skills they need to achieve their aspirations.

By developing speaking and listening skills, we stretch the most able, support the least confident and realise the potential of all by closing the disadvantage gap.

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ESB International to help shape the future of oracy education in England

The Oracy Education Commission represents a pivotal moment for the oracy movement. Chaired by Geoff Barton, the Commission aims to provide a framework for national entitlement to oracy education at all stages of the curriculum in England. for students pic.twitter.com/64cTTKTwJv — Oracy Education Commission (@oracycommission) March 15, 2024 Commission Chair @RealGeoffBarton tells us why the…

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Oracy Social Mobility

English Speaking Board (International) Ltd. highlights its unique Oracy assessment methodology at the Westminster Education’s Forum Policy Conference: Next steps for literacy and oracy in England’s schools

Oracy assessment: “Preparing for and experiencing an ESB International qualification fosters learner agency and empowers young people to find their place in the world.” English Speaking Board (International) (ESB) recently participated in the Westminster Education Forum Policy Conference on Literacy and Oracy, discussing the value and efficacy of its Oracy assessment methodology and the ease…

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English Speaking Board (International)’s Customer Experience Team spread festive cheer by taking part in a ‘Santa Sprint’ Charity Event

Members of ESB’s Customer Experience team, Sue Roberts, Jacqui Lee, and Isaac Hart recently took part in the annual ‘Santa Sprint’ charity event held in Southport. Dressed in Santa suits, they sprinted (and walked) 5K along the seafront to raise money for a local hospice charity, Queenscourt Hospice. Isaac performed exceptionally well, finishing in sixth…

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