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Learn to debate
Every debate starts with a resolution. The affirmative argues for it, the negative argues against it, and the audience judges who made the better case. Learn to build a case, cross-examine, rebut and close, on either side.
Courses
Debate courses
From your first round to advanced strategy, in order.
- 01 · Beginner · 8 lessonsYour first debateLearn how a SuperDebate runs, build a case, and debate both sides of a resolution.
- 02 · Beginner · 9 lessonsStrengthen the fundamentalsClaims, warrants, evidence and signposting: the parts every strong case is built from.
- 03 · Intermediate · 10 lessonsIntermediate debateHold your case together through cross-ex and rebuttal, and take apart the other side’s evidence.
- 04 · Advanced · 10 lessonsAdvanced debate strategyPlan your cross-ex, answer a rebuttal full of arguments, weigh the clash and close.
Skills
Practice one move at a time
Each skill is a short run of lessons with a worked example and a turn of your own.
- 7 lessons · BeginnerDebate basicsHow a debate runs, what the resolution commits each side to, and how to build a case you can defend.
- 6 lessons · Beginner to advancedCross-examinationAsk questions that set up your arguments, and answer questions without giving away your case.
- 6 lessons · Beginner to advancedRebuttalAnswer the arguments from the last speech and show why your case still stands.
- 6 lessons · Beginner to advancedEvidenceFind evidence that proves your point, and test the evidence the other side is using.
- 6 lessons · Beginner to advancedDeliverySpeak so the audience can follow you, even under pressure.
- 6 lessons · Beginner to advancedStrategy & closingWeigh the clash and give a closing that crystallizes why your side wins.
At work
Debate skills at work
The same moves applied to business decisions, building a company and negotiation.
- Business decisions · 6 lessonsMake a persuasive business recommendationDevelop and defend a recommendation when resources, evidence, and priorities compete.
- Entrepreneurship · 6 lessonsExplain and defend a business ideaTest the assumptions behind your proposal and respond to skeptical customers and investors.
- Negotiation · 6 lessonsReason and persuade in negotiationPrepare your alternatives, investigate priorities, and make considered choices about terms.
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