This workshop is designed to equip participants with the essential skills to excel in debates and discussions. You will learn how to construct strong arguments, think critically, and effectively communicate your ideas.
Important note: Participation certificates will be awarded to workshop attendees
Key Topics Covered:
- Understanding the Art of Debate: The basic structure and format of a debate.
- Developing Strong Arguments: Identifying key points, gathering evidence, and crafting persuasive arguments.
- Effective Rebuttal Techniques: Disarming opponents' arguments and strengthening your own position.
- Active Listening and Critical Thinking: Paying attention to others' arguments and analyzing information critically.
- Public Speaking and Presentation Skills: Delivering confident and engaging presentations.
- Ethical Debate: Ensuring fair and respectful debate practices.
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
1. Construct well-reasoned arguments.
2. Think critically and analyze information.
3. Effectively communicate their ideas.
4. Respond to challenges and counterarguments.
5. Debate ethically and respectfully.
6. Improve their public speaking skills.
This workshop is ideal for anyone who wants to develop their debating skills, whether for academic, professional, or personal purposes.
Event details:
Date: Saturday, 24 May 2025
Time: 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Age Group: 18 and above
Platform: Online workshop via Zoom
Registration fee: PKR 700 for members and PKR 800 for non-members
Members register here for PKR 700
Non-members register here for PKR 800
This event is appropriate for adults aged 18 and above. Please register and pay for each participant separately. Prior registration is mandatory, and the registrations will close on 22 May 2025. Please note that you will receive a confirmation email from our library team with details of our access guidelines before the event. If you face any difficulty in registering for this event, please write to us at librarylhr@britishcouncil.org.pk
About the Facilitator:
Shamim has been teaching English since 2019 and has taught students from different walks of life. He started his teaching career in Bangkok where he had the opportunity to teach students from 19 countries. He uses games and other kinaesthetic activities in his lessons to make them engaging and interactive. Shamim enjoys teaching adults and young learners and wants them to speak with confidence. He has a degree in Engineering and CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English Language to Adults). Shamim is a certified speaking and writing examiner for a range of internationally recognised exams. When he is not teaching, Shamim reads books or paints.
Equality Policy:
We aim to create a safe environment, for adults and children who are potentially at risk for a variety of reasons, in which no child or adult will experience harm or exploitation during their contact with us. To find out more about our safeguarding policy visit: https://www.britishcouncil.org/about-us/how-we-work/policies/safeguarding