English as a Second Language Debating Workshop: Build Confidence in English

English as a Second Language Debating Workshop: Build Confidence in English

  • Ages 18+

Looking at how debates work, when they're most appropriate, and where to start if you are preparing to speak in one for the first time.

By Debate London

Date and time

Location

The Windsor Castle

23 Francis Street London SW1P 1DN United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 2 days before event.

About this event

  • Event lasts 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Ages 18+
  • No venue parking

Join us for a unique debating workshop specifically designed for speakers of English as a second language! (ESL). In a supportive and inclusive environment, you'll develop essential debating and public speaking skills while building confidence in your English language abilities.

For many ESL speakers they know what they want to say but struggle with the process of HOW they want to say it, and for others it can simply be needing support in developing their speed of going from listening to responding to what their colleagues or friends are saying.

What you'll learn:

- Core debating techniques and fundamental skills

- Practical strategies for speaking confidently in English

- Cross-cultural perspectives on debate and argumentation

Why join us?

- Practice in a safe, supportive environment with fellow ESL speakers

- Overcome public speaking anxiety in English

- Connect with like-minded individuals in an inclusive atmosphere

Whether you're looking to improve your professional communication skills or simply want to gain confidence in English public speaking, this workshop provides the perfect opportunity to grow in a welcoming environment.

✨ All English proficiency levels welcome

🗣️ Interactive exercises and practical sessions

👥 Limited spots available to ensure personal attention

Meet Your Coaches

Debate London's Coaching team brings together 6 of the greatest debaters from across the UK and the USA with a combined experience of over a century in debating. Wether that is leading on the debate competition circuit, judging debates across university & professional levels or running debate training organisiations to develop the next generation of debaters our team will give you the skills you need to debate with the best of them

Venue

Food and drink available at the venue and a lunchbreak is scheduled within the workshop.

Please do not bring external food or drink into the venue you WILL be asked to throw it away.

Frequently asked questions

How Good Does My English Need To Be?

We welcome and support English at all skill levels, however to get the absolute maximum out of this session we would recommend an English level of B2 / “Threshold” level or higher as the focus of this session is not on vocabulary but instead on the practical use of English.

Is this session included in my Debate London Membership - Yes

This session is included in our monthly & annual plans. Simply apply your promocode to the event which can be found on your member’s welcome email. To become a member see here - www.debate.london/plans

Can my child / under 18 attend - No

We design our workshops for adult audiences, focusing on professional applications. The only offering we currently have for under 18s is private coaching. For more information please contact us directly at - www.debate.london/contact

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Debate London

At Debate London we train you to speak in public, think strategically, and deal with conflict. We offer members regular opportunities to participate in our monthly, free-to-attend debates, that are open to all!

Our events tend to fall under 2 categories:

  • Public Speaking and Debate Training workshops, where we train our members to defend arguments in their own words by develop a range of skills
  • Free-to-attend Public debates, where every 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month we debate the issues dividing public opinion. This year topics ranged from NATO membership for Ukraine, to deposing Boris Johnson, falling UK birth rates - and fake news. Topics are expressed not as a question, but as a proposal, that the audience must vote to accept or reject after hearing all the arguments.
Early bird discount
£33.22