critical thinking is a critical skill
Learn to build a case
104 London Debaters is a debate club that focusses on learning debating through doing. This is best done as part of a proposition team, where you get the chance to learn about a key debating skill: how to build a strong case in favour of a motion, including structuring an argument, using logical reasoning and practicing delivering in front of a supportive and questioning audience. You will also learn about different types of debate. The teams are supported by an experienced coach and mentoring is available before and after debates.
Learn to oppose a case
Another key aspect of learning debating in a debate club is learning how to oppose a motion, and as part of the Opposition team you get the chance to learn about another key debating skill: how to build a strong case against the motion, including structuring an argument, using logical reasoning and practicing delivering in front of a supportive and questioning audience. You will learn about different types of debate. The teams are supported by an experienced coach and mentoring is available before and after debates.
Team work and workshops
Learning debating at 104 London Debaters means developing and practicing team skills, including giving and receiving peer review during and after debates, as well as participating in workshops on topics related to debating and critical thinking. We have different types of debates throughout the year, and we believe in disagreeing agreeably.
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Our meetings
Our meetings
Our meetings
We meet for debates on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, respectively Zoom only and hybrid. The physical address for the hybrid meetings is 46-47 Russel Square (CIEE), a short walk from Russel Square tube station (Piccadilly Line) or slightly longer walk from Holborn (Central Line).
Our History
Our meetings
Our meetings
104 London Debaters was founded by Paul Carroll and others in 2014. It is part of the Toastmasters International network of public speaking clubs, but one of only a handful globally specializing in debate. It was the first TM club in the UK dedicated to debating, including Table Topic debates.
Our Mission
Our meetings
Our Mission
To encourage civilised disagreement, respectful exchange of views, critical thinking, tolerance for opposing views and a supportive, friendly forum for practicing debate and learning the skills that will enable you to become a more convincing speaker and better at spotting and pointing out fallacies.
He who knows only his own side of the case knows little of that.
John Stuart Mill
