Resource Pack: Oracy Skills
This pack is all about helping your students find their voice- literally! With a focus on building both speaking and listening skills, the first four videos provide accessible, engaging introductions to key oracy skills like confidence, clarity, body language, and active listening.
Once students have explored these foundations, they can put their learning into practice with our Debate Your Mates series. These short videos cover everything from building a strong argument to showing respect in a debate - even tackling fun and topical questions like “Should the Wicked Witch stay green?” or “Should we be using AI?”
Whether used in PSHE, English, or form time, this pack will help students strengthen their communication skills and think more deeply about how they speak, listen, and respond.
Preview
Watch a preview of Active Listening’ - a video designed to help learners of all ages the explore the dangers of peer pressure.
Debating isn’t just about talking - it’s also about listening.
This quick guide shows you how to be an active listener: paying attention, picking up key points, and using what you’ve heard to respond smarter.
Because in debate, hearing your opponent properly can be your biggest strength.
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Enhance your skills:
Before you jump into debating, it’s time to sharpen your tools. These videos will help you build the speaking and listening skills that make a great communicator - whether you’re presenting your point, backing it up, or hearing someone else out. Think of this section as your oracy warm-up.
Ever wonder what actually makes someone good at debating? This video breaks it down.
From confidence and clarity to listening and quick thinking, we unpack the key skills that take your speaking game from okay to on point.
Watch this before your next debate to level up your performance.
You’ve got strong opinions - but how do you share them without starting World War 3?
This video shows you how to debate with respect. Learn how to disagree without being rude, how to stay calm under pressure, and why respect actually makes your argument stronger. Essential viewing before any group discussion.
What do all great arguments have in common? Structure. This video teaches you how to build a rock-solid point in three steps: make your claim, back it up, and explain why it matters.
Whether you're debating AI, drama costumes, or the best pizza topping - this is the secret sauce to a strong argument.
Now, debate your mates!
You’ve got the skills - now it’s time to put them to the test. These lively debate scenarios get you thinking on your feet, choosing a side, and backing up your opinion. Watch, decide where you stand, and see how well you can argue your case!
AI is everywhere - from solving decades-old medical problems in days to making fake videos of celebrities doing weird stuff.
In this Debate Your Mates episode, we dive into the pros and cons of artificial intelligence. Is it the future of progress, or a threat to jobs, privacy, and creativity?
You’ll hear real examples, get a quick refresher on respectful debate rules, and then it’s over to you: are you for or against using AI?
Time to think fast and argue smart. Three, two, one - go!
It’s time to get theatrical! In this Debate Your Mates episode, we’re asking: should the Wicked Witch stay green in school plays?
Some say yes—it's iconic! Others argue it's time for a change.
You'll explore themes like tradition, representation, and fairness, then decide: are you for or against keeping the green face paint? Get ready to put your drama hat on and your debate brain in gear.