For middle & high school debaters
Build arguments that win the room.
Pick a side, practice out loud, and sharpen your case with short lessons for Congress, LD, Public Forum, and nine more events.
Try it now—no sign-in. Free for 3 lessons a day. See plans
Not sure where to begin?
Answer two questions and we'll point you at exactly one course.
Pick an option in each column.
How it works
- 1. Pick a course
Choose a format and a skill level that fits you.
- 2. Do short lessons
Each is 3–10 minutes with quick checks built in. Move fast.
- 3. Pass the unit test
Hit 80% to unlock the next unit. Tracks your scores automatically.
Beginner track
Brand new to debate. Start here. Plain-English lessons. Examples come from the lunchroom and recess, not Congress.
Intermediate track
You know the basics. Time to sharpen. Plain-English lessons. Examples come from the lunchroom and recess, not Congress.
Experienced track
Tournament prep — gavels and ballots. Plain-English lessons. Examples come from the lunchroom and recess, not Congress.
Format mini-courses
Short on-ramps to every NSDA-style event. Each format has 3 levels — beginner to experienced. For a quick one-page reference instead of a course, see the format guides.
1v1 values debate. Win at the framework level.
Heavy evidence, long speeches, technical. Year-long resolution.
10-min original persuasive speech you write yourself.
Memorize and perform a dramatic piece (no costume, no props).
Memorize and perform a comedic piece. Pop characters, physical comedy.
Two performers, one piece. No eye contact between performers.
Two teams, a coin flip, and four minutes to make a lay judge believe you won the topic.
One yearlong philosophical resolution, two debaters, and the discipline to argue premises like a philosopher and evidence like a scientist.
Draw a question, prep for thirty minutes, and deliver a polished seven-minute analysis of the world.
Two sides, twenty minutes of prep, zero evidence cards — just fast, structured reasoning under the gavel.
Teach a room something they didn't know in ten memorized minutes, with a visual aid to prove it.
Learn free, or unlock a faster pace
Every plan includes all 9 Congress courses, all 11 format mini-courses, short lessons, quick checks, unit tests, and progress tracking. Paid plans increase how many lessons you can complete each day.
3 lessons per day
30 lessons per day
Unlimited lessons