All the materials needed for you to become the best debater version of yourself! Becoming a great debater who aspires to accomplish great things takes great materials and a diligent learning culture.
Debate is more than an academic exercise—it’s preparation for life. From framing arguments to mastering cross-examination, these debate tips help students sharpen their voice, boost confidence, and gain skills that transfer to law, politics, business, and beyond.
Sharpen your skills with 25 practice debate topics that balance current events, timeless dilemmas, values, philosophy, and policy proposals. Perfect for any competitive format – LD, Policy, Public Forum, or Parliamentary.
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The British Parliamentary (BP) debate format – sometimes called “Worlds style” – is one of the most exciting and widely-used formats in competitive debating. If you’ve ever watched or participated in tournaments like the World Universities Debating Championship, you’ve seen BP debate in action.
Whether you’re stepping into your first tournament or just trying to follow what the heck a “flow” is, competitive debate can feel like its own secret language
Competitive speech and debate is a structured activity where students argue or deliver speeches under timed rules, judged on reasoning, evidence, and delivery. Start by choosing one event (Public Forum, Lincoln-Douglas, Policy, BP, World Schools, or a speech event), learning the round order, and practicing a simple case in mock rounds.
