ORACY: Fact or myth

Listening and speaking skills are developed naturally.

• Fact

• Myth

Listening and speaking are skills, and must be explicitly taught.

• FACT

• MYTH

Listening Comprehension is a timetable subject.

• FACT

• MYTH

Humans naturally ask questions when they are confused or curious.

• FACT

• MYTH

The term 'Oracy' is used interchangeably with 'listening and speaking'.

• FACT

• MYTH

When placed in small groups, students will naturally discuss, build ideas, and agree to complete a task.

• FACT

• MYTH

For oral presentations, students naturally share their information effectively.

• FACT

• MYTH

A high-quality oracy education is vital to improve academic success.

• FACT

• MYTH