Let's Debate: Ongoing Advanced Course

In this debating club, learners will share their ideas on a variety of topics. Learners will develop their critical thinking, organisation and communication skills. ESL friendly.

Being a successful debater requires children to draw on their own experiences of life, their beliefs and their own understanding of the world. Bringing this together in planning, writing and speaking gives them an opportunity to express their opinions. It reinforces the child’s confidence and promotes personal development. Children learn to perceive people, their behaviour and their reaction to what is being said.

Each week will follow a different theme and the class will work to help learners develop their ideas, organise them and deliver an effective speech. Each class will also cover an important aspect of public speaking, such as making eye contact or supporting your ideas with evidence.

Week of 09/12/24 - Should animals have the same rights as humans?
Week of 16/12/24 - Is it ever okay to lie?
Week of 23/12/24 - Should children be allowed to vote in elections?
Week of 30/12/24 - Is cloning animals for scientific purposes ethical?
Week of 06/01/25 - Should people be punished for not helping others in need?
Week of 13/01/25 - Do the benefits of artificial intelligence outweigh the risks?
Week of 20/01/25 - Should there be limits on screen time for children?
Week of 27/01/25 - Is social media harmful or helpful for kids?
Week of 03/02/25 - Should we focus more on space exploration or solving Earth's problems?
Week of 10/02/25 - Are video games good for education?
Week of 17/02/25 - Should schools eliminate grades and exams?
Week of 24/02/25 - Should students decide what they learn in school?
Week of 03/03/25 - Is homework necessary for learning?
Week of 10/03/25 - Should school uniforms be mandatory?
Week of 17/03/25 - Is learning online better than attending school in person?
Week of 24/03/25 - Should junk food be banned in schools?
Week of 31/03/25 - Should rich countries help poorer countries more?
Week of 07/04/25 - Is it fair to have gender-specific sports?
Week of 14/04/25 - Should books with controversial topics be banned from schools?
Week of 21/04/25 - Is it better to live in a city or in the countryside?
Week of 28/04/25 - Should everyone become vegetarian to save the planet?
Week of 05/05/25 - Is recycling enough to combat climate change?
Week of 12/05/25 - Should zoos be banned?
Week of 19/05/25 - Are electric cars the best solution to pollution?
Week of 26/05/25 - Should single-use plastics be outlawed?
Week of 02/06/25 - Should there be a universal basic income?
Week of 09/06/25 - Is it fair to tax the rich more?
Week of 16/06/25 - Should governments censor the internet?
Week of 23/06/25 - Should kids be allowed to make their own laws at school?
Week of 30/06/25 - Is democracy the best form of government?
Week of 07/07/25 - Are superhero movies bad for society?
Week of 14/07/25 - Should influencers be held to the same standards as journalists?
Week of 21/07/25 - Is it better to read books or watch movies?
Week of 28/07/25 - Do awards like the Oscars or Grammys still matter?
Week of 04/08/25 - Are celebrities good role models for kids?
Week of 11/08/25 - Should performance-enhancing drugs be allowed in sports?
Week of 18/08/25 - Is winning more important than participating?
Week of 25/08/25 - Should schools focus more on academics than sports?
Week of 01/09/25 - Are esports real sports?
Week of 08/09/25 - Should everyone get a trophy for participation?

Further classes will be added.

Come to class prepared with your notebook and pens and ready to share your ideas!

We look forward to being part of your learning journey!