Let's Debate! In this group class we will have a series of debates which could touch on topics such as business, technology, education, economy, society, health, and more. In each 60 minute group class there will be 2-3 'debatable' statements. Sometimes these statements will be related to just one topic, like AI or globalisation, but could also be about 3 completely different topics, depending on how the debate flows. Before the class starts, please prepare just one statement. This is to say, think of a statement which you would like to debate. For example, "non-electric cars should be prohibited in the future", "workers should be allowed to work 4 days a week instead of 5", "AI is more of an opportunity than a risk for society", "there should be an age limit to be a president/prime-minister", virtual meetings will never fully replace face-to-face meetings", etc. These are just a few examples but ideally I would like you to think of your own statements - Please don't be shy! - just remember that the statement has to be a statement ('this is better than that', 'this should do that') not a question or a topic (not just 'AI'). If you are struggling to think of a statement, please refer to the class materials where I have provided links with many debate statements examples to browse.

This is for everyone wanting to really challenge themselves to think, and have fun along the way in a respectable way. My debate group classes are a rare opportunity to debate in English, which might be difficult to near impossible if you don't live in an English speaking country. Personally, I love debates. That is not to say I like to argue. On the contrary, I love listening to them and, in this case, I love hosting them! As the host, my job is to encourage the debate to flow. I will do my best to make sure everyone has a chance to share their opinion, as well as to challenge each of you by asking follow-up questions whenever something is not 100% clear. It's not an exaggerated to say that I have either listened or participated in 1000s of hours of debates, so trust me when I say this group class will really put your debating skills to the test. Remember - it's a debate! So having different opinions is the best case scenario!