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oracy

/ˈɔːrəsi/ /ˈɒrəsi/

Meanings
noun
The ability to speak, and to understand spoken language

Examples :

"The teacher emphasized oracy in her classroom, encouraging students to participate in discussions and presentations to improve their speaking and listening skills. "
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Related Words

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emphasized verb

/ˈemfəsaɪzd/ /ˈemfəˌsaɪzd/

To stress, give emphasis or extra weight to (something).

"His two-fingered gesture emphasized what he had told his boss to do with his job."

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students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

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understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

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presentations noun

/ˌpɹɛzənˈteɪʃənz/ /ˌpɹiːzənˈteɪʃənz/

The act of presenting, or something presented

"The students gave their presentations about different countries in geography class. "

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classroom noun

/ˈklɑːsɹʊm/

A room, often in a school, where classes take place

"The children were excited to go to their classroom in the morning. "

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encouraging verb

/ɪnˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/ /ɪnˈkɝɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/

To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.

"I encouraged him during his race."

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discussions noun

/dɪˈskʌʃənz/

Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.

"My discussion with the professor was very enlightening."

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language noun

[ˈleɪŋɡwɪd͡ʒ]

A body of words, and set of methods of combining them (called a grammar), understood by a community and used as a form of communication.

"Deaf and mute people communicate using languages like ASL."

Illustration listening

listening verb

/ˈlɪs.nɪŋ/

To pay attention to a sound or speech.

"Please listen carefully as I explain.  I like to listen to music."

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participate verb

/pɑːˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

To join in, to take part, to involve oneself (in something).

"My brother will participate in the school's fundraising walk. "

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speaking adjective

/ˈspiːˌkiŋ/

Used in speaking.

"The speaking portion of the exam made me nervous. "

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standardized verb

/ˈstændərdaɪzd/ /ˈstændərˌdaɪzd/

To establish a standard consisting of regulations for how something is to be done across an organization.

"The company standardized its employee training procedures to ensure consistency across all departments. "