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Are You Underestimating Your Debater?

Students have the capacity to surprise us if we're open-minded! Some students are not always as they seem...

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BTN Debating Resources

Behind the News provides a great source of inspiration for debate topics, as well as some handy debating resources.

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The Power of Introverts

People often think that debating is just for extroverts. This is not the case...

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How Much Expression is Too Much?

Showing expression when you speak in public is important. No-one wants to listen to a boring speaker, but how much expression is too much?

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Can Young People Speak for Themselves?

Young climate activist Greta Thunburg has recently attracted a lot of attention - both positive and negative from the media.

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Movies about Speaking Up

Looking for a good film about debating or public speaking? Movies about speaking up can be a great source of inspiration for young debaters.

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6 Techniques for Great Palm Cards

Palm cards might seem simple - but there's an art to creating effective palm cards for public speaking or debating.

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Does Music Belong in a Debating Program?

We believe that music belongs everywhere, including debating programs.

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