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Intro to Speech and Debate -A Public Speaking Class for Beginners (ESL Friendly)

Completed by 1540 learners
Ages 7-10
Live Group Class
Build confidence, critical thinking, & communication skills in this top-rated speech and debate club! Learners practice public speaking & critical thinking in every class while building their self-confidence and debating easy & fun topics.
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:
(1,479 reviews)
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Live video meetings
1x per week
2-6 learners per class
25 min

What’s included

1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

US Grade 2 - 5
Beginner Level
Take the fear out of public speaking and replace it with FUN in this top-rated debate class!

We were named Best in Class in 2023 and 2024 because we have built confidence and communication skills in thousands of learners here on Outschool!  💥

We debate different topics each week, all are topics that learners can easily understand, engage, and enjoy! 

Examples:
- Do dogs make better pets than cats?
- Would it be better to be invisible or be able to fly?
- Would you rather live on a submarine or a spaceship?
- Are books better than movies? 

Topics are posted in advance, and learners are encouraged to think about the topic ahead of the class, and even potentially have some facts to back up their side. This is not required.  

🗣 We start the class by explaining the resolution. Then, learners will share their opening statements of why they agree or disagree with the resolution.

👂Then, we guide the learners through a rebuttal round, where they learn how to listen and respond to the other side in a logical and respectful way. 

Our small class sizes ensure that every learner will have a chance to provide an opening statement and at least one rebuttal in every class. 


📣 Too easy for your child? 👇
• We also offer a Beginner Debate class that focuses on more complex debate topics (should we ban bottled water, is social media good for kids, etc). 
•  https://outschool.com/classes/public-speaking-and-debate-club-beginners-hbOxf41F#usfWkMy7s8

This class is backed by Outschool's 100% Happiness Guarantee!

Learning Goals

Use critical thinking skills to formulate an opinion
Gain the self-confidence to present and defend their opinion

Other Details

Pre-Requisites
None
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

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Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Hilary Garcia, BA Elem. Ed, ESL Certified
Bachelor’s Degree in History from University of Alberta
Ken Tieu
Bachelor’s Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Illinois State University
Garrett Young BA in Theater, TEFL
Bachelor’s Degree in English from Drury University
Cassy Cochrun - BA, Professional Writing & Design
Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy from Purdue University
Ben Carson
Bachelor’s Degree in English from Agnes Scott College
Anna Dodds
Bachelor’s Degree from Western Kentucky Universityh
Bill Thompson BA Speech Communication
Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Grand Canyon University.
Melissa Peterson B.ed. TEFL
Bachelor’s Degree in History from Yale University
Marco Muñoz
Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations from Yale University
Marco Muñoz
Bachelor’s Degree from University of Edinburgh
Tia Speece
Bachelor’s Degree from Marshall University
Elizabeth Green, BA, Broadcast Journalism
Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Government from University of Virginia
Arya Royal
Associate’s Degree in Education from Eastern Wyoming College
Melissa Peterson B.ed. TEFL
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