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This course is aimed for those who wish to practice the fine art of debating in English.

Students should have a reasonable to good level of spoken English.


  • What is one of the principal fears besides death and taxes?
  • Speaking in public.
  • This course is for both those experienced in debating but also for those who lack in confidence when taking the floor.

The study of rhetorical devices and method of persuasion, style exercises in individual speech, teamwork, full and improvised debates on controversial topics.