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What Is a Debate?
High school debates were once populated by nerds in white-starched shirts and ties. Those days are over! In schools across the country, and especially in urban schools, debate teams are becoming quite popular again.

Impromtu Speech
An impromptu speech is one of the most daunting things to tackle. Are you prepared to give an impromptu speech in fifteen minutes? Does the thought make your hands sweaty? There are tricks to preparing and delivering a successful impromptu speech.

Impromptu Speech
An impromptu speech will unnerve the most experienced public speaker. Would you be ready to speak to a crowd with no notice? It happens to everyone at some point: someone turns to you and asks you to stand and speak. Follow these tips to avoid panic and plan for the unexpected.

Memorizing Lines
Memorizing a play or speech? From time to time you will be required to memorize lines at school. For some students this will come easily, but others may experience anxiety at the thought of memorizing lines.