Debates

Prepare Arguments (10–15 minutes)

Give each team time to:

• Discuss their ideas

• Write down 3–4 simple arguments

• Prepare short sentences or examples to support their side

You can provide a vocabulary list or sentence starters:

• "We believe that..."

• "One reason is..."

• "For example..."

• "It’s important because..."

🎤 4. Start the Debate (20–30 minutes)

Structure the debate like this:

🗣 Introduction (by teacher or moderator):
Explain the rules. Remind students to speak clearly and respectfully.

1. Opening Statements

• Pro Team speaks (1–2 mins)

• Con Team speaks (1–2 mins)

2. Main Arguments

• Each team presents 2–3 arguments

• Take turns (1 minute each)

3. Rebuttals (Optional for B1–B2)

• Each team responds to one argument from the other side

4. Closing Statements

• One speaker from each team summarizes their side

📊 5. Class Vote and Feedback

Ask the class:

• "Who gave the stronger arguments?"

• "Did anyone change their mind?"
  You can also give feedback on language use, pronunciation, and team effort.

VOCABULARY

🟢 Introducing a Point

• First of all, …

• To begin with, …

• Let me start by saying…

• One important point is…

• The main reason is…

• I’d like to point out that…

🟨 Adding More Points

• Also, …

• Another reason is…

• In addition, …

• What’s more, …

• Besides that, …

• Not only that, but…

🔵 Giving Examples

• For example, …

• For instance, …

• Take [something] as an example.

• Such as…

• Like when…

🟠 Emphasizing a Point

• Most importantly, …

• Don’t forget that…

• It’s clear that…

• The key point is…

• This shows that…

Expressing Opinions

• I think (that)...

• In my opinion...

• I believe...

• From my point of view...

• As I see it...

✅ Agreeing

• I agree.

• That’s right.

• You’re absolutely right.

• I think so too.

• Exactly.

❌ Disagreeing (Politely)

• I’m not sure I agree.

• I don’t think so.

• I see your point, but...

• That’s true, but...

• I disagree.