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The Teen's Guide to Debating and Public Speaking
Everything students, parents, and teachers need to know about debating and public speaking.
Welcome to the world of school debating and public speaking, the best training ground for speaking, reasoning, arguing, and looking critically at big issues. No matter what the topic, a great deal is at stake. Speaking skills can open up a world of opportunities, from education to career development, activism, and political engagement. In an increasingly competitive world, being able to speak with confidence, passion, and persuasiveness has become essential to standing out from the crowd.
Claire Duffy not only demystifies the process but makes it fun. Learn all about the best ways to prepare, the persuasive power of reason, the art of argument and rebuttal and, when worst comes to worst, how to “lose” graciously. Including practical tips from the pros and helpful step-by-step examples, this is the essential handbook for making every spoken word count.
Welcome to the world of school debating and public speaking, the best training ground for speaking, reasoning, arguing, and looking critically at big issues. No matter what the topic, a great deal is at stake. Speaking skills can open up a world of opportunities, from education to career development, activism, and political engagement. In an increasingly competitive world, being able to speak with confidence, passion, and persuasiveness has become essential to standing out from the crowd.
Claire Duffy not only demystifies the process but makes it fun. Learn all about the best ways to prepare, the persuasive power of reason, the art of argument and rebuttal and, when worst comes to worst, how to “lose” graciously. Including practical tips from the pros and helpful step-by-step examples, this is the essential handbook for making every spoken word count.
280 pages, Paperback
Published June 12, 2018
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October 24, 2021
If people feel that debate is sometimes hard to understand, it could be due to a number of reasons. The top reasons I have seen are 1) English expression ability, 2) fear of conflict, and 3) fear of complex jargon. The truth is that Taiwanese students lack the opportunity to read easy-to-understand, down-to-earth content that brings them closer to not only debate but also public speaking in general. I hope Ms. Duffy's amazing book can bring even more joy and chances to critical thinking practice in Taiwan and elsewhere. THANK YOU!!
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