oracy

American  

[awr-uh-see, ohr-] / ˈɔr ə si, ˈoʊr- /

noun

1. the ability to express oneself in and understand spoken language.

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oracy British  

/ ˈɔːrəsɪ /

noun

1. the capacity to express oneself in and understand speech

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Etymology

Origin of oracy

First recorded in 1960–65; or(al) + (liter)acy

Example Sentences

The review also recommended giving oracy the same status in the curriculum as reading and writing, which the charity Voice 21 said was a "vital step forward" for teaching children valuable speaking, listening, and communication skills.

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Manda George, head teacher of Torridon primary in Catford, south-east London, said her school had used the funding to expand its support for children with speech language and communication needs through oracy lessons, as well as teaching children about relationships and conflict resolution.

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She said since the expansion of the oracy programme pupils were "better able to advocate for themselves" and were showing improvements in their behaviour and forming better relationships with their peers.

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But won't some people be sceptical about the link between funding oracy programmes for young children and preventing a young teenager from picking up a knife?

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The pilot will cost parents £10 a week per pupil, which Mr O'Neill says can fund both resources and staffing thanks to support from Kensington and Chelsea Council, alongside educational charities West London Zone and Oracy.

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