Debating is more than just speaking — it is the ability to think critically, communicate confidently, and defend ideas through logic, reasoning, and structured argumentation. This is a beginner-friendly 5-day program designed to help students develop public speaking confidence, analytical thinking, rebuttal skills, and persuasive communication through interactive activities and structured debate simulations.

Through engaging discussions, practical exercises, and Oxford-style debate formats, learners explore how to build arguments, analyze multiple perspectives, organize speeches, and communicate ideas effectively. The workshop focuses not only on what students say, but also on how they think, structure, and deliver their ideas with clarity and confidence.

By the end of the program, learners gain:
- a strong foundation in debating -  the steps to developing essential life skills such as confidence, critical thinking, spontaneity, collaboration, and effective communication

Program Outline

• Introduction to Debating & Perspective Building
• Argument Building & Opinion Development
• Public Speaking, Manner & Rebuttals
• Method, Structure & Oxford Style Debating
• Final Debate Competition & Reflection