Engaging Your Audience - Debate Workshop

Learn how to think quickly in a debate and respond by analysing and pinpointing key weaknesses in opposing arguments. This 4. 5-hour masterclass explores the skills that make debaters and public speakers stand out from scripted speakers, focusing on interaction with opponents, strategic responses, and developing spontaneous yet well-prepared replies.

The session runs from 12:00-16:30 and includes introductions to Q&A and quickfire scenarios, active learning and debate exercises, practice debates, coach feedback and a final Q&A, followed by an after-workshop social. Debate London's coaching team - a group of experienced UK and US debaters and judges - will lead exercises suitable for all skill levels.

Food and drink are available at the venue and a lunch break is scheduled; attendees are asked not to bring external food.