Debate, in the Blooms stage Ages 11–15
Online debate classes for teens aged 11 to 15
Little Lingos teaches debate online to teens aged 11 to 15 as part of Blooms, its live stage for this age. In 40-minute classes of 3 to 6 teens, or one-on-one, students form arguments, answer the other side with reasons and use persuasive English, then argue a side in a Debate Day project. Children aged 7 to 10 build the habit of giving reasons in Sprouts.
What they practise
How debate is taught in Blooms
Debate isn't a separate course. It runs through the Blooms year alongside public speaking, reading and writing, so teens learn to build an argument, say it clearly and write it down.
Term 1
Speak Up
Planning a talk, opening strong, using voice and pace, and handling questions: the speaking skills every debate needs.
Term 2
Think & Argue
Forming arguments, rebuttals and persuasive language in friendly debates.
Term 3
Read Between the Lines
Inference, summary and comparing texts across fiction, news and non-fiction, which is where evidence for an argument comes from.
Term 4
Write to Be Heard
Essays, reports, formal emails and creative pieces written with structure and voice.
Stage projects
Debate Day: argue a side, rebut with reasons and judge a classmate's debate. Little Lingos Newsroom: research, write and present a news segment, then take part in a showcase debate.
Outcomes
By the end of Blooms
- Presents and debates with confidence
- Writes structured essays and reports
- Feels more confident in school speaking and writing tasks
Younger children
Giving reasons at 7 to 10
In Sprouts, the Talk It Out term has children share opinions, give reasons with "because" sentences and role-play real situations. It is the first step towards debate. About Sprouts
Class format
How debate classes work
| Ages | 11 to 15 in Blooms; 7 to 10 practise giving reasons in Sprouts. The demo class confirms the right stage. |
|---|---|
| Class length | 40 minutes, live online with an experienced trainer |
| Class size | A group of 3 to 6 children, or one-on-one |
| Classes a week | 2, 3 or 4, depending on the plan you choose |
| Fees | Group from ₹2,799 a month and one-on-one from ₹4,999 a month in India, inclusive of GST.Group from AED 319 a month and one-on-one from AED 639 a month in the UAE, inclusive of 5% VAT.Group from OMR 32 a month and one-on-one from OMR 64 a month in Oman, inclusive of 5% VAT.Group from NZD 179 a month and one-on-one from NZD 359 a month in New Zealand, inclusive of 15% GST.Group from €109 a month and one-on-one from €209 a month in the Netherlands, inclusive of 21% VAT.Group from PKR 6,999 a month and one-on-one from PKR 16,999 a month in Pakistan.Group from 1,390,000 VND a month and one-on-one from 3,090,000 VND a month in Vietnam.Group from $89 a month and one-on-one from $179 a month in the United States. See all fees |
| Parent updates | A Friday WhatsApp update, a term report and a parent-trainer call each term |
| First step | A 30-minute demo class with a written level report the same day |
Questions parents ask
Questions parents ask
Is debate a separate course?
No. Debate is part of Blooms, the stage for ages 11 to 15. It is taught in the Think & Argue term and the Debate Day project, alongside public speaking, reading and writing.
My teen is shy. Can they still join debate classes?
Yes. Groups are small, trainers celebrate every try, and teens build up from short talks in the first term to friendly debates in the second.
What age are the debate classes for?
Ages 11 to 15. Children aged 7 to 10 practise sharing opinions and giving reasons in Sprouts, which prepares them for debate later.
Do they debate in every class?
No. Each 40-minute class mixes listening, speaking, reading and writing, and every teen speaks many times. Full debates come in the Think & Argue term and the stage projects.
Are there free debate classes?
The first step is a 30-minute demo class: ₹10 in India and free in other countries. After that, classes are paid monthly or for 6 or 12 months.
Who are the trainers?
Classes are led by a global team of experienced trainers who have taught English to children for at least 2 years and pass a background check.
Can we switch from group to one-on-one?
Yes. You can switch from group to one-on-one classes at any time by paying only the difference.
See your teen argue their first point
Book a 30-minute demo class. Your child meets a trainer, plays a few word games, and you get a written level report the same day.
Book a demo class