Oral Language Teaching Resources
Help your students with oral language development this school year with activities, worksheets and more created by teachers to support student's speaking skills.
With activities developed by the teachers of the Teach Starter team to align to Australian National and State curriculums and editable resources you can adapt to suit your students' needs, this collection has everything you need to help students become adept communicators!
Explore basic conversational skills, teaching your students how to greet one another and how to carry on back-and-forth conversations. Cover the ability to express needs and wants and more with the help of resources designed to build the oral language foundation students need to move on to become readers and writers.
How to Build Students' Oral Language Skills
- Add a Daily Read Aloud to Your Class Schedule — You never get too old to listen to a book read out loud, and listening to you read a book out loud is especially valuable for those bilingual learners who need to listen to a fluent reader!
- Incorporate Reader's Theatre. Reader's theatre can help students with not just their spoken language skills but non-verbal communication as well, giving them a chance to practise expressing a wide range of emotions through their voice and body language.
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Persuasive Speech Writing Task
Use this writing project to guide your students through the process of researching and constructing a persuasive speech about a significant global issue
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Speaking Skills for Oral Presentations Poster
A poster that explains the skills students need for a great oral presentation!
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Likes and Dislikes Worksheets
Support students to express preferences, share opinions and give simple reasons all through engaging cut‑and‑paste activities.
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Speaking and Listening Rules Display Poster Set
Help students with speaking and listening rules in the classroom by displaying these simple and concise set of posters.
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One Has to Go! Discussion Game
Play ‘One Has to Go!' and engage your students in a friendly classroom debate with this icebreaker game.
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Oral Retell Sequencing Mats
Explore oral retelling with this set of oral retell sequencing mats for a variety of fairy tales and everyday activities.
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Public Speaking Tips For Students - Poster
Display this Public Speaking Tips for Students poster in your classroom when learning how to speak in front of peers.
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Australian Gold Rush: Living Wax Museum – Project
An inquiry project in which students research personalities from the Australian Gold Rush and portray them as part of a Living Wax Museum.
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Oral Presentation Challenge Cards
Use these Oral Presentation Task Cards to support your students as they develop clear, expressive speaking skills with this engaging set of task cards.
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Teacher-Student Conversation Starter Cards
Promote conversation and positive student relationships with printable Teacher-Student Conversation Starter Cards.v
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Formal vs Informal Language Worksheet Pack
Download this formal vs informal language worksheet pack to help students strengthen their understanding of language in real-world contexts.
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Oral Language Picture Cards - Express it
Build oral communication and vocabulary skills with Oral Language Picture Cards – Express It!
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Debate Topic Cards
Get students thinking, speaking and debating with this set of Debate Topics for Kids.
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Oral Language Games - Digital Activity
Boost your students' oral language skills with this fun and engaging oral language game interactive.
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Oral Language Skills Task Cards
Use Oral Language Development Activities to boost your Year 3 through Year 5 students' communication abilities.
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Facial Expressions and Gestures Sorting Activity
The Facial Expressions and Gestures Activity is the perfect hands-on resource to help students recognise and understand the many ways we communicate without words.
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When to Use Formal and Informal Language Teaching Slides
Teach your students when to use formal and informal language with this engaging set of teaching slides designed to help students confidently distinguish between language styles in real-world contexts.
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Talk for a Minute Task Cards
Encourage students to become confident speakers with these Talk for a Minute Task Cards.
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Speaking Skills Assessment Checklist
Help students take ownership of their communication skills with this speaking skills checklist.
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Oral Presentation Rubric for Early Years
Use this Oral Presentation Rubric for peer or teacher assessments of presentations in the early years.
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Oral Presentation Plan Templates
Help your students become confident speakers with this easy-to-use Oral Presentation Plan resource!
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Oral Presentation Topics Task Sheets
Help students pick a topic and plan for an oral presentation with this set of Oral Presentation Topics Task Sheets.
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Taking Turns in Conversation Social Story
Help students learn how to take turns in a conversation with this Taking Turns in Conversation Social Story printable booklet.
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5 Minute Speaking Fluency Activities Warm Up
Improve your students' communication skills with these 5 minute speaking fluency activities.
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Describe it Card Game
Engage with this Describe it Card Game to get your students using their oral language skills in a fun way!
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Describe It Game - Oral Language
Unlock the power of spoken language with this Don’t Say It… Describe it Oral Langauge Game.
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Oral Language Activity - I Spy Game
Strengthen oral language skills with this I Spy Oral Language Activity.
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Oral Presentation Assessment Rubric
A rubric designed to help teachers to assess students' oral presentations.
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Picture Exchange Communication Cards
Enhance communication with Picture Exchange Communication (PEC) cards for children with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities.
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Soup, Salad, or Sandwich? Game
Play the Soup, Salad, or Sandwich? Game for an exciting icebreaker or brain-break activity!
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Presentation Skills Feedback and Reaction Cards for Students
Support your students in building confidence and communication skills with this Presentation Skills Feedback resource.
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Collaborative Language Teaching Slides
Introduce collaborative language to your students with this easy-to-use slide deck that provides practical examples for developing confident, respectful communication.