Episode 9 | What is Oracy and why is it important? with Adam Marycz artwork
TTS Talking Early Years

Episode 9 | What is Oracy and why is it important? with Adam Marycz

  • S8E9
  • 17:45
  • August 14th 2025

Dr. Shaddai Tembo is joined by Adam Marycz, Early Years Education Consultant at TTS. The pair discuss what oracy can do to set up a young person for success in the future. 

The conversation moves on to highlighting the lack of awareness on defining oracy and how there is still room to build understanding. They also focus on the context behind what we say, listening, ability to participate and learn together. 

Practitioners may be interested in learning more about the oracy gap and how it isn’t being addressed, as well as how to support children and parents following the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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