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Oracy and Beyond podcast

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The ORACY and beyond PODCAST - logo and cloud image including 'speaking' 'listening' 'exploration' 'play' 'learning' 'curiosity' and more

I was interviewed last month by Al Booth for the Oracy and Beyond podcast. Listen at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts.

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/we-need-to-create-opportunities-to-communicate-how/id1827354751?i=1000772111330

 
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