Speaking Citizens
Bringing together educators and researchers to develop new approaches to communication skills
We are a group of historians, linguists and social scientists exploring ideas about speech and citizenship in modern Britain.
Since 2020 we have been working to add breadth to the debate over speaking and listening skills in modern Britain.
Working with primary and secondary teachers, the English Speaking Union, Voice 21, the English Association, and the All Party Parliamentary Group on Oracy and Political Literacy, our ongoing aim is to provide new evidence for how oracy education can be a route to a stronger democracy and workforce.
This site brings together our findings, our educational resources and our blog showcasing innovative thinking on education and language from a wide range of voices.
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