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Idioms for Debating and How to Use Them

Being able to mean what you say and say what you mean in a debate can cost you victory. Having short and memorable phrases...

Common Debating Phrases

Using the right language at the appropriate time is essential for any debate worth its salt. Use these phrases to help shore up your...

30 Ways to Avoid Using the Word ‘Very’

How to make point as concise and as detailed as possible. A common mistake is to use very with adjectives to stress its importance in...

How Structure A Classroom Debate For ESL Learners; And Free Rubric Printable

Thorough planning and a clear debate rubric (marking strategy) are always great to have on hand when holding a classroom debate. In the event of...

Linking Words

Linking words are an essential part in debates to expand your sentences and to avoid repeating the subject. Here we have complied a list...

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