Free resource

One-minute debate starters

Quick-fire debate topics to train fast thinking and clear argument in English.

The activity

Pick a topic: "Homework should be banned", "Cities are better than villages". Take a side instantly and argue for one minute without stopping. Then argue the opposite side. The switch is where the learning happens.

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