the EXETER UNION

Workshops

With all the fantastic benefits that debating skills bring you, we are committed as an Intervarsity team to helping our members develop their abilities at whatever stage they are at. Every Monday night we deliver a 45-minute seminar-style workshop, which teach a variety of topics - from the basics of British Parliamentary debating to in-depth explorations of specific motion types and subject matters. These workshops are tailored to all our members’ abilities, with useful teaching for complete beginners and veteran debaters. Followed by practice debates, members are offered the opportunity to try out the techniques they have learned either as a speaker, or observe the skills in action as a judge. The low-pressure environment of practice debates gives members the chance to put what they have learned into practice and receive active feedback. And of course, this is followed by a trip to the pub to continue the debate, informally, over a drink with friends! Our workshops give you the perfect opportunity to further your skills with experienced teaching, regular practice and no pressure or expectations. Some examples of debates we have held at workshops in the past include:

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