Debate Skills for Kids-Free Online Course

• Build and deliver a complete P-R-E argument on any topic
• Speak confidently with eye contact, posture, and clear voice
• Open every speech with a powerful hook (3 types)
• Distinguish facts, myths, and opinions — and verify information
• Debate school, environmental, social, and value-based topics
• Use analogies, humour, and tone variation for creative delivery
• Actively listen and spot weaknesses in opponent arguments
• Deliver a structured rebuttal using the 4-step formula

📱  A smartphone, tablet, or computer with stable internet connection to stream videos.

📓  A notebook and pen — students will practise speaking and note-taking in every module.

🎤  A quiet space to speak out loud — debate is a speaking skill and must be practised aloud, not just read.

⏱️ Approximately 10–15 minutes per module session (3 videos × ~3 minutes + practice time).

👤  No prior debate experience required — this course starts from absolute zero.

🗣️  Willingness to speak out loud, try new things, and practise even when it feels awkward.

📶 Parental guidance recommended for students under 13 when accessing online platforms.

Who This Course Is For?

This course is designed for kids who want to speak confidently, express their ideas clearly, and develop strong debating skills in a fun and interactive way. It is perfect for children who enjoy sharing opinions, participating in discussions, asking questions, or performing on stage. Whether a child feels shy while speaking, struggles to organise thoughts, or wants to improve confidence in school activities, this course provides the right guidance. Through engaging debates, real-life topics, and structured speaking practice, children will learn how to think critically, communicate respectfully, and present ideas with confidence.

Course Structure

Part 1 – Introduction to Debating (Modules 1–4)

Children will learn the basics of debating, understand “for” and “against” viewpoints, and develop confidence in expressing their ideas clearly. They will also learn attention-grabbing debate openings and speaking techniques.

Part 2 – Core Debate Skills (Modules 5–8)

This section focuses on building logical thinking and argument skills. Children will learn how to differentiate facts from myths, structure strong arguments, and support ideas using examples, stories, and relatable situations through fun practice debates.

Part 3 – Debate Formats & Real-World Topics (Modules 9–12)

Kids will explore different debate formats and practise debates on school topics, environmental issues, social themes, and value-based discussions. This helps them think from multiple perspectives and communicate respectfully.

Part 4 – Advanced Speaking & Final Practice (Modules 13–15)

In the final section, children will improve creativity, humour, listening skills, and counterargument techniques. They will participate in final debate practice sessions and receive feedback to improve confidence and overall speaking performance.

Post-Course Benefits

• Speak confidently in debates, presentations, and classroom discussions
• Organise thoughts and build strong arguments logically
• Improve public speaking and communication skills
• Think critically and express opinions clearly
• Learn respectful disagreement and active listening skills
• Develop creativity, quick thinking, and stage confidence
• Participate confidently in school competitions and activities
• Build leadership and teamwork communication skills
• Improve vocabulary, fluency, and speaking clarity
• Gain confidence while expressing ideas in front of others