The
Great Debate is designed as an introductory
textbook to debate for EFL/ESL students. Within
it, you will find the accumulated ideas and
insights of more than ten years of teaching debate
to EFL students of varying levels, from lower
intermediate to advanced. The primary focus of
this book is to provide a structure, as well as
language samples, that gives students the
scaffolding they need to prepare for and
participate effectively in debates.
A dual
focus on reading and writing debate speeches—as
well as giving and listening to them—makes this
textbook an appropriate choice for both spoken
communication and writing classes. While most
teachers consider debate to be an oral task, it
can also be a highly effective way to introduce
students of English to argumentative and academic
writing in a way that is both accessible and
engaging. Whether the primary purpose is writing,
speaking, or both, The Great Debate is an
accessible introduction to debate for both
students and teachers.
Use this
book for:
* Debate
classes
* Oral
Communication classes
* Writing
classes
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