Debate Topics Generator

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Basic debate format with one speaker for each side

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This house believes that democracy is the best form of government
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  • • Filter by topic type: Motions, Flip topics, or Policy Resolutions
  • • Choose your side and practice arguing that position
  • • Use the built-in timer with format-specific speech lengths
  • • Track your practice history to see your progress

Debate Formats Explained

Pro/Con (Simple)

Basic debate format with one speaker for each side

Sides: Pro vs Con
Lincoln-Douglas (LD)

One-on-one value debate format popular in high school

Sides: Affirmative vs Negative
Parliamentary (Parli)

British-style debate with government and opposition

Sides: Government vs Opposition
Policy (CX)

Team debate focused on specific policy proposals

Sides: Affirmative vs Negative
Public Forum (PF)

Accessible team debate on current events

Sides: Pro vs Con
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Education Debate Topics

Education debate topics are perfect for classroom discussions and student debates. These topics cover everything from homework policies to higher education reform.

Popular Education Debate Topics

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