This symposium is a follow up from a previous BCCE, and we hope to further explore approaches for integrating oral communication in chemistry courses as a way to enhance technical expertise and to teach a professional competency. The goal of this symposium is to discuss best practices for the development of oral communication skills in chemistry. Both formal and informal methods of promoting student oral communication are of interest. What are the best ways to help our students develop this important transferable skill? How does one give constructive feedback? How do oral communication experiences help with student learning, engagement, and metacognition? What role can the chemistry lab, both instructional and research, play in helping students improve as oral communicators? How can these skills be used to promote student-student interactions? What other benefits (and pitfalls) result from getting students talking? Speakers are encouraged to address how they answer some of these questions but may also explore additional areas. Submissions from all levels of chemistry courses, including non-majors and high school courses, are encouraged.