Oracy Resources and Workshops: Tools for Teachers and Learners
At ESB International, we believe that successful oracy education depends not only on high-quality qualifications, but also on practical tools and professional support. That’s why we provide a wide range of resources and support to help teachers and learners embed oracy into their everyday practice. Our aim is to make oracy accessible, engaging, and impactful — ensuring that every learner has the chance to develop the skills to succeed in education and beyond.
We offer a variety of resources to support teaching and learning in the classroom. Our oracy resources are free for any organisation that wants to embed oracy into its curriculum.
Oracy Resources for Teaching and Learning Available?
Oracy Resources for our Graded Examinations in Speech qualifications:
Suitable for: Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) / Key Stage 1
Description: These resources support learners at the earliest stages of oracy development, focusing on building confidence in speaking and listening through engaging, age-appropriate activities.
Suitable for: Key Stage 1 / Key Stage 2
Description: Designed to help learners develop foundational speaking and listening skills, these resources encourage clear communication and confidence in everyday interactions.
Suitable for: Key Stage 2 / Key Stage 3
Description: Resources at this level aim to strengthen learners’ ability to express ideas clearly and listen actively, preparing them for more structured speaking tasks.
Suitable for: Key Stage 3 / Key Stage 4
Description: These resources support learners in developing advanced oracy skills, including presenting arguments, using persuasive language, and engaging in discussions.
Suitable for: Key Stage 5 – Post-16
Description: Resources for advanced learners focus on refining presentation skills, critical thinking, and effective communication for academic and professional contexts.
Resources Suitable for our other Oracy Qualification Suites:
Suitable for: Learners with significant Special Educational Needs (SEND), available from Entry 1-3.
Description: These resources provide a supportive framework for learners to develop essential communication skills, fostering confidence and independence.
Suitable for: Key Stage 1 – Key Stage 3
Description: Resources designed to encourage collaborative speaking activities, helping learners build teamwork and communication skills in group contexts.
Suitable for: Key Stage 2 – Key Stage 4
Description: These resources introduce learners to the principles of structured debate, developing critical thinking, persuasive language and respectful argumentation.
Suitable for: Post 16 / Level 4
Description: Tailored for professional and academic settings, these resources help learners master the art of delivering clear, confident, and impactful presentations.
Teaching Guides and Schemes of Work
Structured support for planning lessons that incorporate oracy skills across the curriculum.
Sample Activities and Task Ideas
Ready-to-use exercises that encourage discussion, collaboration, and creativity.
Assessment Support Materials
Guidance on preparing learners for ESB International qualifications, with exemplar tasks and mark schemes.
Cross-Curricular Resources
Materials showing how oracy can be integrated into all subjects, from science experiments to history presentations.
These resources are designed to save teachers time while ensuring learners are consistently challenged and supported in equal measure.
Oracy Workshops and Training
ESB International provides professional development opportunities for educators to help them create oracy-rich lessons and deliver our qualifications with confidence:
Teacher CPD Workshops
Practical, hands-on training to build confidence in embedding oracy in everyday classroom practice.
Tailored Training
Customised sessions to meet the specific needs of your school, college or setting.
Learner Workshops
Interactive sessions for pupils that build speaking, listening, and collaboration skills in engaging, age-appropriate ways.
Workshops are designed to be highly practical, ensuring teachers walk away with new strategies they can apply immediately and a thorough understanding of the ESB International assessment syllabus. Our workshops are mandatory for all new centres and existing centres can book refresher half or full day training sessions at any time. Additional fees may apply – for full details please see our Prices.
We have an excellent working relationship with the Oracy Workshops, who are experts at preparing learners of any age for our qualifications. Take a look at how The Oracy Workshops on behlaf of ESB International showcased the power of offering marginalised young people learners from the Stephen Lawrence Foundation Day’s ‘Power of Learning‘ initiative with the opportunity to find and use their voice, to express themselves clearly and confidently.
If you work at an existing centre of ESB International, or are interested in oracy training more generally, we would love to hear your thoughts concerning oracy-related CPD. We are planning to expand our CPD offering to teachers in future, and your feedback is vital to help us design CPD that truly meets teachers’ needs.
Transform Oracy Learning with ESB International
By combining qualifications with resources and professional support, ESB International helps schools create a sustainable oracy culture. Our workshops and materials make it easy for teachers to embed oracy across all areas of learning, ensuring every learner has the chance to find their voice and thrive.
Ready to transform your oracy journey with ESB International? Contact us or request a quote today to explore how ESB International can support your learners.
Find out more about our unique Oracy offering:
What is Oracy?
The importance of Speaking and Listening Skills
Our Unique Oracy Qualifications
developing confident communicators
Embedding Oracy in the Classroom
proven results with ESB International
