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Debate Club - Building Confidence and Speaking Skills for Young English Learners

Completed by 233 learners
Ages 6-8
Live Group Class
Students will gain confidence and improve their speaking skills by expressing opinions, adding details to their statements, asking thought-provoking questions, and answering questions with clarity and confidence.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(98 reviews)
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Live video meetings
1x per week
3-5 learners per class
40 min

What's included

1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

US Grade 1 - 2
Welcome to our Debate Club!

In this class, your child will boost their confidence and enhance their English speaking abilities by participating in a debate. Your child will improve their English by participating in captivating conversations. In this course, your child will develop essential skills to express opinions, ask meaningful questions, use new vocabulary words about a variety of topics and become more successful and confident English speakers. We will also learn tips and tricks for being less nervous when speaking in English.

What will we learn?

- Expressing Opinions: Students will practice expressing their feelings, thoughts and opinions clearly and effectively in English. Through interactive activities and discussions, they will practice sharing their opinions on a wide range of age-appropriate topics, reinforcing their language skills and encouraging self-expression.

- Adding Details: Students will learn to enrich their statements by providing supporting details. They will learn to use examples, talk about their personal experiences and use vocabulary words such as “because”, “however” or “therefore”.

- Building Vocabulary: Students will expand their vocabulary by learning new words and phrases relevant to the topics discussed in class. We will talk about a variety of topics that will help your child widen their English vocabulary. 

- Asking Questions: Students will be encouraged to ask questions to obtain more information. This will help them develop their ability to ask a variety of questions in English when speaking.

- Developing Conversation Skills: Students will improve their conversational skills by asking and answering questions, listening to their peers and answering accordingly. They will learn how to have meaningful conversations, express agreement or disagreement and support their opinion using a variety of English words and expressions. 

Class Structure:

Each class is carefully designed to nurture your child's natural curiosity, fostering a love for English while boosting their confidence. In each session we will:

- English Speaking Skills: From expressing agreement to asking questions with curiosity, we'll practice using words like "because" to explain our thoughts. Together, we'll build a strong foundation of language skills.

- Question of the Week: Every week, we introduce exciting questions that will keep your child engaged and encourage them to share their thoughts. Should children have more or less homework? Should schools serve fast food for lunch? We'll spark their imagination and encourage them to express their ideas in a supportive and friendly environment.

- Friendly Mini-Debate: Your child will have the opportunity to engage in friendly debates with their classmates, encouraging them to think critically, defend their positions, and articulate their thoughts clearly. These enjoyable exchanges will help them develop critical thinking skills and enhance their ability to communicate their ideas effectively.

- Presentation: They will have the chance to take turns expressing their opinions and ideas, nurturing their public speaking skills and building self-confidence. Through supportive and encouraging interactions, they will learn to share their thoughts in a positive and uplifting environment.

- Feedback: I’ll be here to guide and support your child every step of the way, providing positive feedback, helping your child express their thoughts and encouraging them to keep the conversation going. 

Weekly Schedule

This is an ongoing course, so the topics don't build upon each other. This means that students can join at any time! 

The topics for the next few weeks will be:
-          Utilizing Precise Vocabulary
-          Using a Variety of Sentence Structures (Questions, Exclamations, Commands, etc.)
-	    Weighing the Pros and Cons
-	    Expressing Agreement and Disagreement
-	    Asking and Answering Questions
-	    Providing Reasons and Supporting Details

The question for debate will be sent to you every week so your child has time to think about the topic and prepare.

Learning Goals

Improve English proficiency and confidence.
Enhance language fluency and expression.

Other Details

External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined July, 2021
4.9
98reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Universidad de La Rioja
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to get to know me! My name is Aroa and I am passionate about learning. There's few things in life that get me as excited as learning more about a topic I find interesting, and sharing what I learned with others. 

I graduated in 2007 with a Bachelor's Degree in Education majoring in Elementary School Education and in English as a Foreign Language. I am a licensed K-12 teacher. 

I have been teaching for more than 15 years now. I was an Elementary School teacher in North Carolina for 5 years. Then I started teaching online, which I have been doing for over 10 years now.

Teaching students with limited English proficiency has taught me how to explain things in a way that is simple and easy to understand. I believe that every student can benefit from that kind of instruction. I also believe that the student should be the center of the learning process. I like helping my students take control of the learning process, setting small, clear goals in front of them, helping them achieve them and then celebrating their success with them. 

In my free time, I love spending time with my husband and my dog Pancake. I love learning new things, especially related to technology and languages. I am also a very creative person that loves writing and graphic design.

Thank you for taking the time to get to know me better! I hope to see you soon in my classroom!

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