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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ESB launches its ‘Oracy for All’ Campaign to help empower learners with significant learning needs to achieve with its ambitious and inclusive Oracy qualifications

English Speaking Board (International) Ltd. (ESB) is proud to announce the launch of its new campaign, "Oracy for All," designed to empower learners with significant learning needs to achieve with its ambitious and inclusive Oracy qualifications. 

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Dr Kush Kanodia Oracy SEND Social Mobility

Notice to Centres: change to ESOL Skills for Life Entry 3 Writing Assessment

Following a review of our qualifications and feedback from our centres, we are increasing the time allowed for ESB Entry Level Award ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) Entry 3) from 60 minutes to 70 minutes. This is to ensure that learners can plan, write and review their responses in the time provided, and takes effect…

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ESOL Skills for Life Important Announcements

Notice to Centres: revised specifications for ESB Level 3 Certificate in Speech (Grades 6 & 8)

Notice for all ESB Speech UK and International centres: Following a review of our Level 3 Speech qualifications, we have made some changes to the grade descriptors at Grade 6 and Grade 8. It is no longer necessary for learners to memorise their texts for the Literature Interpretation at Grade 6 or the literary recommendation…

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Important Announcements Oracy Speech