Debate Topics Generator
Practice debate with 705+ topics across 22 categories
Basic debate format with one speaker for each side
Your Debate Topic
This house believes that democracy is the best form of government
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How to Use
- • Select a debate format (Pro/Con, Lincoln-Douglas, Parliamentary, etc.)
- • 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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Lifestyle & Fun Debate Topics
Lifestyle debate topics are perfect for casual discussions, icebreakers, and fun debates. These flip topics present two choices and challenge you to argue for one side.
Popular Lifestyle Debate Topics
- • City life or country life?
- • Work to live or live to work?
- • Travel or settle down?
- • Early riser or night owl?
- • Experiences or possessions?