Debating EAP Worksheets, Activities and Games
Academic Debate Challenge

In this challenging debating game, students practice academic argumentation strategies and then participate in mini-debates to develop their debating skills. First, students work in groups of three, taking turns as moderator and debaters... read more
Debate Rebuttals

In this comprehensive debate rebuttals worksheet, students practice formulating and presenting rebuttals. First, students read a brief introduction to debate... read more
Let's Debate

In this engaging debating skills activity, students practice phrases for expressing opinions, agreeing and disagreeing and then participate in a series of mini... read more
Structuring an Argument

In this useful structuring an argument worksheet, students learn, practice and present argument outlines and explanations. First, students match key... read more
That may be true, but...

In this productive counter-arguments speaking activity, students practice using partial agreement to counter arguments. First, students match statements... read more
Common Logical Fallacies

In this free logical fallacies worksheet, students become familiar with 12 common informal logical fallacies and practice identifying them. To begin... read more
Understanding Academic Debates

Here is a useful academic debates worksheet that introduces students to the way academic debates are conducted. First, students read the Affirmative team's... read more