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Oracy and Metacognition: Why Talk Is Thinking Made Visible
Oracy and Metacognition: Why Talk Is Thinking Made Visible
24th Apr 2026
There is a persistent misconception in schools that oracy is about performance. Clear voice. Confident delivery. Polished presentation.That is part of it.But it comes later.Before students can present ideas, they have to form them. And that process is not silent. It is shaped through talk.This is where oracy and metacognition meet.
Why Occasions For Talk Are Not The Same As a System For Improving Talk
Why Occasions For Talk Are Not The Same As a System For Improving Talk
11th Apr 2026
Many schools are increasing opportunities for students to talk through presentations, debates and podcasts. This is a positive shift. However, opportunities for talk are not, in themselves, a system for improving talk. Improvement comes from a clearly articulated body of knowledge that can be taught, practised and assessed. Tongue Fu TalkingĀ® provides this structure by defining what effective talk consists of and how it develops over time, enabling students to become more precise, reasoned and purposeful in how they speak and listen.
Oracy and Attention: Why They Belong Together
Oracy and Attention: Why They Belong Together
25th Sep 2025
This article explores how oracy transforms classroom attention from passive to purposeful. It shows how Tongue Fu TalkingĀ® resources help teachers cue, sustain, and make focus visible across The Stance, The Flow, The Mind, and The Bond, ensuring attention drives meaningful learning.
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