Speaking & Listening Resources
Discover speaking and listening resources created by Australian teachers — oral language activities, discussion prompts and presentation ideas.
54 resources availableAbout Speaking & Listening Resources
Speaking and listening teaching resources help Australian primary teachers develop the oral language skills that are essential for communication, learning, and social success. The Australian Curriculum: English identifies speaking and listening as a core component of literacy, with students expected to interact, present, and listen for understanding across all year levels. Quality speaking and listening resources provide structured opportunities for students to practise these skills in meaningful, authentic contexts.
TeachBuySell features speaking and listening resources created by Australian primary teachers. Browse oral presentation scaffolds, discussion prompt cards, debate and persuasion activities, listening comprehension tasks, show-and-tell frameworks, reader theatre scripts, interview activities, and collaborative learning structures. Many resources include assessment rubrics for evaluating speaking and listening skills against Australian Curriculum expectations.
Speaking and listening skills underpin success in every curriculum area — students who can articulate their thinking, listen actively, and respond to others are better equipped to learn across all subjects. These skills also support social-emotional development, helping students navigate friendships, resolve conflicts, and participate in classroom communities. Whether you need oral presentation scaffolds for Year 5 or show-and-tell frameworks for Foundation, our collection provides structured, engaging resources that build confident communicators.
Frequently Asked Questions
What speaking and listening skills do these resources develop?
Our resources develop skills including oral presentation, active listening, discussion and collaboration, persuasive speaking, questioning techniques, retelling, and responding to others — all aligned to the Australian Curriculum: English.
Are there assessment tools for speaking and listening?
Yes. Many resources include assessment rubrics, observation checklists, peer feedback forms, and self-assessment templates designed to evaluate speaking and listening skills against year-level expectations.
Can I find discussion and debate resources?
Absolutely. Browse discussion prompt cards, structured debate activities, philosophical discussion frameworks, and collaborative learning activities that give students purposeful contexts for practising oral language skills.
Are there speaking and listening resources for early years?
Yes. Early years resources include show-and-tell frameworks, oral retelling scaffolds, picture description tasks, listening games, and partner talk structures designed for Foundation and Year 1 students.
Do speaking and listening resources include presentation scaffolds?
Yes. Our collection includes oral presentation planning templates, cue card formats, presentation rubrics, and practice activities that help students prepare and deliver confident spoken presentations across all year levels.