TTS Talking Early Years Episode 9 | What is Oracy and why is it important? with Adam Marycz
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Aug 14, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Adam Marycz, an Early Years Education Consultant with a wealth of experience as a teacher and nursery manager, dives into the significance of oracy in early education. He highlights how effective speaking and listening can set children up for future success. Adam emphasizes the current lack of understanding around oracy and its role post-COVID-19. Educators learn practical strategies to foster communication skills while addressing the oracy gap, ultimately enriching children’s vocabulary and comprehension.
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Oracy Is More Than Speaking
- Oracy is broader than 'speaking and listening' and includes effective spoken communication and influence.
- Adam Marycz frames oracy as understanding context, emphasis, grammar and back-and-forth interaction.
Word Confusion Hides Common Practice
- Early years documentation rarely uses the word 'oracy', causing confusion among practitioners.
- Adam argues oracy is already practiced daily in early years under different labels like speaking and listening.
Pandemic Widened The Oracy Gap
- The pandemic widened pre-existing language gaps and reduced everyday adult-child interactions.
- Adam connects early language experiences to long-term outcomes like education and employment.