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🌍 The Global Speak-Up Challenge 🎤

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📣 The Global Speak-Up Challenge: Extempore Edition 🎙️
A fast-paced, spontaneous speaking experience — no teams, no prep, just you and your thoughts on the spot!
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🌍 Ready to speak up without a script? This is your stage!
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🗣️ What Is Extempore Speaking?
Also known as impromptu speaking, this format gives you a random topic and a short time to think, then you speak for 1 to 3 minutes. It's all about clear thinking, quick expression, and confidence!
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✨ What You’ll Experience:
🎯 Individual Speaking: No teams — speak as you.
🎲 Surprise Topics: You’ll be given a random prompt/topic on the spot.
⏳ Think Fast: Get 30 seconds to 1 minute to think.
🎤 Speak Freely: Talk for 3–5 minutes. Express, don’t stress.
🧠 Boost Confidence: Improve spontaneity, fluency, and clarity in speaking.
🌎 Global Audience: Share your voice with learners worldwide!
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📝 No Registration Forms. No Certificates. Just Real Practice.
Anyone who joins the session can participate — no pre-signups, no pressure.
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🙌 Great for those who want to:
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Practice public speaking
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Think quickly under pressure
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Improve language and delivery
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Get comfortable on the mic
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💡 Why Join?
Because communication is power, and your voice deserves the mic.
This edition fits perfectly with the Global Speak-Up Challenge mission: to help learners speak up, think critically, and build confidence across borders.
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🎉 Join the session, speak your mind, and grow — one word at a time!

Tutored by

Swati S 🇮🇳

Certified in 9 topics

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Hey there! Glad you stopped by my profile. I’m extremely passionate about learning new things and enjoy collaborating with classmates and teachers. When I’m not hitting the books, you’ll find me reading non-fiction—it's a great way to boost my thinking skills! I also enjoy drawing and painting, which helps me get creative and pay attention to the little details. I’m pretty good at pre-calculus and algebra, and I’m always happy to help others with these subjects. Let’s learn and grow together—feel free to reach out!

Archit C 🇮🇳

Certified in 4 topics

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Hi! I'm Archit, a high school student from India. I enjoy learning and love helping others understand concepts in a simple and fun way. Let’s learn together!

Schedule

Upcoming

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✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY

✅ Attendance Guidelines

🕑 Time: Join on time so you don’t miss the team setup

🎤 Microphones: Be ready to speak, and have your mic prepared. (Cameras are optional)

🗣️ Respect your role (speaker, moderator, or listener) and respect those who are speaking.

We get it—sometimes the schedule has conflicts, or tech has other plans. So, we’ll be completely understanding if you have to miss a session, but please try to stay active!

SESSION 1

18

Jul

SESSION 1

Speech and Debate

Fri 9:30 PM - 10:30 PM UTCJul 18, 9:30 PM - 10:30 PM UTC

Just trial 

SESSION 2

22

Jul

SESSION 2

Orientation

Tue 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM UTCJul 22, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM UTC

Welcome to our orientation session! Here, you will discover all the essential information about the debate challenge. This is not only a fantastic opportunity to gain insights, but also to connect on a deeper level. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to ask—we’re here to support you every step of the way!

SESSION 3

25

Jul

SESSION 3

Speech and Debate

Fri 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM UTCJul 25, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM UTC

Our first topic:
"Should social media be banned for students under 16?"
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Top speakers and teams will be recognized, and consistent participants may receive a personalized digital certificate highlighting their skills.
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NOTE:- WE WILL ADD MORE SESSIONS SOON!

SESSION 4

26

Jul

SESSION 4

Speech and Debate

Sat 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM UTCJul 26, 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM UTC

This session will cover:
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🏆 Debate Results
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🥇 Best Speaker Announcement
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✍️ Quick Feedback for All Participants
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SESSION 5

29

Jul

SESSION 5

Speech and Debate

Tue 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM UTCJul 29, 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM UTC

📝 What to Expect from the Session:(PROPOSITION TEAM)
In this session, your team will collaborate to:
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Discuss and refine key arguments for our side (Proposition).
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Assign roles to each team member (e.g., opening speaker, rebuttal, closing, etc.).
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Brainstorm examples, facts, and logic that support our stance.
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Identify potential counterarguments and how to respond to them effectively.
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Practice clear and respectful communication to ensure we present a strong, unified case during the debate.

SESSION 6

29

Jul

SESSION 6

Speech and Debate

Tue 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM UTCJul 29, 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM UTC

📝 What to Expect from the Session:(OPPOSITION TEAM)
In this session, your team will collaborate to:
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Discuss and refine key arguments for our side (Opposition).
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Assign roles to each team member (e.g., opening speaker, rebuttal, closing, etc.).
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Brainstorm examples, facts, and logic that support our stance.
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Identify potential counterarguments and how to respond to them effectively.
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Practice clear and respectful communication to ensure we present a strong, unified case during the debate.

SESSION 7

30

Jul

SESSION 7

Speech and Debate

Wed 3:30 PM - 4:40 PM UTCJul 30, 3:30 PM - 4:40 PM UTC

The Global Speak-Up Challenge: Dynamic, Interactive WSDC Session!
Hosted by Vismai N.
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Motion: “This House believes that video games can be educational.” (Hosted by Vismai N)
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Join us for a high-energy debate that will impact you — and for the better.
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Participants will:
🗣️ Argue and think about gamification and mental psychology in the context of education—something that directly relates to individuals
🔎 Engage in sharp rebuttals and logical challenges, carefully studying both points of view
🌱 Explore ideas behind education and psychology deeply—and get lasting impacts on the way you view these.
🏆 Compete for Winning Team and Best Speaker Titles, and get personalized feedback! 🥇📈
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Debate can truly add nuance to your perspective — and this motion especially does this. Join for an interactive, dynamic, and fun session!

SESSION 8

1

Aug

SESSION 8

Speech and Debate

Fri 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM UTCAug 1, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM UTC

Motion: “This House would criminalize climate change denial by corporations.”
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Join us for a high-energy debate where participants will:
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🗣 Argue corporate responsibility and climate ethics
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🔍 Engage in sharp rebuttals and logical challenges
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🌱 Explore legal and moral angles of climate change denial
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🏆 Compete for Winning Team & Best Speaker titles!

SESSION 9

1

Aug

SESSION 9

Speech and Debate

Fri 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM UTCAug 1, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM UTC

Motion: “This House would criminalize climate change denial by corporations.”
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Join us for a high-energy debate where participants will:
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🗣 Argue corporate responsibility and climate ethics
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🔍 Engage in sharp rebuttals and logical challenges
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🌱 Explore legal and moral angles of climate change denial
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🏆 Compete for Winning Team & Best Speaker titles!

SESSION 10

2

Aug

SESSION 10

Speech and Debate

Sat 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM UTCAug 2, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM UTC

This session will cover:
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🏆 Debate Results
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🥇 Best Speaker Announcement
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✍️ Quick Feedback for All Participants
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SESSION 11

2

Aug

SESSION 11

Speech and Debate

Sat 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTCAug 2, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTC

Rescheduled Debate Session (Was originally on 30th July)
💬 Motion: "This House believes that video games can be educational."
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🔥 Teams & Members
🟦 Proposition – Team Aurora: Hazel D, Nathania A, Shreyanshi B
🟥 Opposition – Team Zenith: Mridini S, Khizar H

SESSION 12

8

Aug

SESSION 12

Speech and Debate

Fri 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM UTCAug 8, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM UTC

🗣️ Extempore/Impromptu Speaking – Orientation
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No prep. No teams. Just you, a topic, and 5 minutes to speak! 🔥
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Join our quick orientation to:
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✨ Understand what extempore/impromptu speaking is
🆚 See how it's different from debates — more flexible, but equally fun!
📋 Learn how these sessions will run
🌍 Discover how it ties into our Global Speak Up Challenge
❓ Ask questions and get all set to join in — no forms, no team-ups needed!
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Perfect for boosting confidence, thinking on your feet, and sharpening communication.
All you need is your voice — and a little courage!
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See you there! 😄🎤

SESSION 13

15

Aug

SESSION 13

Speech and Debate

Fri 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM UTCAug 15, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM UTC

🎯 Spin the Wheel – Each speaker gets a random topic chosen on the spot.
⏱️ Prep Time (3 minutes) – You’ll have 3 minutes to gather your thoughts and structure your ideas.
🗣️ Speak (2 minutes) – Deliver a short 2-minute speech — no script, just your voice and perspective.
🤝 Peer Feedback – After each speech, we share constructive and supportive feedback to help you improve.
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We begin with light, beginner-friendly topics 

SESSION 14

29

Aug

SESSION 14

Speech and Debate

Fri 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTCAug 29, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTC

🎯 Spin the Wheel – Each speaker gets a random topic chosen on the spot.
⏱️ Prep Time (3 minutes) – You’ll have 3 minutes to gather your thoughts and structure your ideas.
🗣️ Speak (2 minutes) – Deliver a short 2-minute speech — no script, just your voice and perspective.
🤝 Peer Feedback – After each speech, we share constructive and supportive feedback to help you improve.
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We begin with light, beginner-friendly topics 

SESSION 15

5

Sep

SESSION 15

Speech and Debate

Fri 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTCSep 5, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTC

🎯 Spin the Wheel – Each speaker gets a random topic chosen on the spot.
⏱️ Prep Time (3 minutes) – You’ll have 3 minutes to gather your thoughts and structure your ideas.
🗣️ Speak (2 minutes) – Deliver a short 2-minute speech — no script, just your voice and perspective.
🤝 Peer Feedback – After each speech, we share constructive and supportive feedback to help you improve.
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We begin with light, beginner-friendly topics 

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Jul 18 - Sep 5

7 weeks

30 - 70 mins

/ session

Next session on September 5, 2025

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