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Debate Topic Generator

Generate a debate motion, choose a side in 60 seconds, and make your case for two minutes. Then answer again arguing the other side.

Motions are written in the classic “This house would…” and “This house believes…” formats.

Default settings: 60 seconds to prepare, 2 minutes to speak,For → Against → Conclusion structure.

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60s to prepare · 2:00 to speak · Uses your microphone. Audio is sent only for transcription and is not stored.

60 debate motions

  1. 1This house would ban advertising aimed at children.Debate motion · hard
  2. 2This house believes social media has done more harm than good.Debate motion · hard
  3. 3This house would make university education free for everyone.Debate motion · hard
  4. 4This house believes that artificial intelligence will create more jobs than it destroys.Debate motion · hard
  5. 5This house would ban single-use plastics.Debate motion · hard
  6. 6This house believes that space exploration is a waste of money.Debate motion · hard
  7. 7This house would lower the voting age to sixteen.Debate motion · hard
  8. 8This house believes that homework should be abolished.Debate motion · hard
  9. 9This house would introduce a universal basic income.Debate motion · hard
  10. 10This house believes that celebrities should stay out of politics.Debate motion · hard
  11. 11This house would ban zoos.Debate motion · hard
  12. 12This house believes that school uniforms should be compulsory.Debate motion · hard
  13. 13This house would make voting compulsory.Debate motion · hard
  14. 14This house believes that the news media is too negative.Debate motion · hard
  15. 15This house would tax sugary drinks.Debate motion · hard
  16. 16This house believes that working from home should be a legal right.Debate motion · hard
  17. 17This house would ban cars from city centres.Debate motion · hard
  18. 18This house believes that competitive sport does more harm than good in schools.Debate motion · hard
  19. 19This house would require all citizens to do a year of national service.Debate motion · hard
  20. 20This house believes that the internet has made us less intelligent.Debate motion · hard
  21. 21This house would ban fast fashion.Debate motion · hard
  22. 22This house believes that nuclear power is the answer to climate change.Debate motion · hard
  23. 23This house would end daylight saving time.Debate motion · hard
  24. 24This house believes that tourism does more harm than good.Debate motion · hard
  25. 25This house would put a limit on personal wealth.Debate motion · hard
  26. 26This house believes that video games are a form of art.Debate motion · hard
  27. 27This house would ban smartphones for children under fourteen.Debate motion · hard
  28. 28This house believes that traditional exams should be replaced by projects.Debate motion · hard
  29. 29This house would make coding a compulsory school subject.Debate motion · hard
  30. 30This house believes that people should have the right to be forgotten online.Debate motion · hard
  31. 31This house would ban beauty filters on social media.Debate motion · hard
  32. 32This house believes that professional athletes are overpaid.Debate motion · hard
  33. 33This house would abolish the monarchy.Debate motion · hard
  34. 34This house believes that governments should fund the arts.Debate motion · hard
  35. 35This house would give animals legal rights.Debate motion · hard
  36. 36This house believes that online anonymity should be banned.Debate motion · hard
  37. 37This house would prioritise public transport over roads.Debate motion · hard
  38. 38This house believes that genetic engineering of humans should be allowed.Debate motion · hard
  39. 39This house would ban private cars by 2050.Debate motion · hard
  40. 40This house believes that history is more important than science.Debate motion · hard
  41. 41This house would make cooking classes compulsory in schools.Debate motion · hard
  42. 42This house believes that influencers should be regulated like advertisers.Debate motion · hard
  43. 43This house would replace prisons with rehabilitation centres.Debate motion · hard
  44. 44This house believes that the four-day work week should be the standard.Debate motion · hard
  45. 45This house would allow schools to monitor students' social media.Debate motion · hard
  46. 46This house believes that museums should return artefacts to their countries of origin.Debate motion · hard
  47. 47This house would ban cryptocurrency.Debate motion · hard
  48. 48This house believes that failure should be celebrated.Debate motion · hard
  49. 49This house would pay students to attend school.Debate motion · hard
  50. 50This house believes that the age of the expert is over.Debate motion · hard
  51. 51This house would ban reality television.Debate motion · hard
  52. 52This house believes that city life is better than country life.Debate motion · hard
  53. 53This house would limit screen time by law for children.Debate motion · hard
  54. 54This house believes that AI-generated art is real art.Debate motion · hard
  55. 55This house would abolish tipping.Debate motion · hard
  56. 56This house believes that democracy is the best form of government.Debate motion · hard
  57. 57This house would ban homework on weekends.Debate motion · hard
  58. 58This house believes that everyone should learn a trade.Debate motion · hard
  59. 59This house would make public libraries open twenty-four hours a day.Debate motion · hard
  60. 60This house believes that honesty is not always the best policy.Debate motion · hard

How to practise

  1. 1

    Argue both sides

    After your first attempt, retry the same motion from the opposite side. It exposes weak arguments quickly.

  2. 2

    Signpost your arguments

    “My first argument is… My second argument is…” Judges and audiences can follow you without effort.

  3. 3

    Pre-empt the rebuttal

    Name the strongest objection before your opponent does, and answer it.

Recommended answer structure

For → Against → Conclusion

Best for: debate and group discussion

  1. 1For
  2. 2Against
  3. 3Conclusion

Show both sides fairly, then take a clear position. It proves you listened before you decided.

Example answer to “Should public transport be free?”

  1. ForFree transport would cut traffic and help people on low incomes.
  2. AgainstBut it costs a lot, and quality could suffer without ticket revenue.
  3. ConclusionOn balance, I support free transport for students and seniors first.

FAQ

What makes a good debate topic?+

A motion where reasonable people disagree, with strong arguments on both sides and examples that most people can relate to.

What does “This house would” mean?+

It is a policy motion: the proposition argues that a specific action should be taken. “This house believes” motions are about values or claims.

Can I use these for classroom debates?+

Yes. Project the generator and use the timer for each speaker.

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