The Debate Sherpa
Navigate through arguments with precision
and advocate your ideas with clarity.
Welcome to The Debate Sherpa, a website created to help underprivileged students learn about persuasive speaking and formal argumentation in South Korea and beyond.
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Learn debating/public speaking techniques and strategies through a comprehensive lecture series and comic book, and gain access to exercises designed to refine your reasoning and rhetorical skills.
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Moreover, discover how debate skills can empower you in personal and professional spheres to improve your confidence in decision-making.
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Learn the art of persuasive discourse through a comprehensive lecture series, designed to guide you across various debating topics.
Welcome to my lecture series on debating! Explore lessons designed to empower debaters at every skill level.
Whether you're a novice eager to learn the basics of debate or a seasoned pro seeking advanced strategies, this series has something for everyone.
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These lectures cover a spectrum of debating topics, ranging from public health policy to how to create compelling normative arguments. These lectures are designed to help students progress through each level of their debating careers.
Learn more about social issues through discussions in my podcast.
If you want to learn more about the world of politics and arguments for or against social issues, listen to my podcast, Politics and Tee! I produce monthly episodes discussing political figures/topics (such as book bans, sports betting regulations, wealth redistribution policies, etc.) accompanied by a pertinent (and fun) tee-shirt!
3. Volunteering
Educational empowerment in action at The Space Friends
Every Thursday after school, I volunteer at The Space Friends, a non-profit community center that provides educational learning opportunities for multicultural, marginalized students in Seoul. In collaboration with The Space Friends, I started an introductory debate and rhetoric class for middle/high school immigrant students from Nigeria and the Philippines.
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My classes aim to bridge cultural gaps and create an inclusive space for learning. By introducing these students to debate, I aimed to empower them to articulate their thoughts and understand diverse perspectives.
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You can watch some of my lectures with these burgeoning young debaters on this website.
Skill-building worksheets designed to cater to all levels of debating proficiency.
A collection of debate worksheets/reading content designed to enhance your skills at every level.
From a 30-page comic book to structured exercises, this section is a comprehensive resource for hands-on learning that complements my lecture series.
Practice and refine your debating skills with these engaging worksheets, tailored for beginners to experts. Elevate your understanding of key concepts and strengthen your argumentative strategies.
Expand your horizons with additional learning materials
The world of debate and formal argumentation is a beautifully rich and expansive one—one that my website alone can't do justice. So, I've collected supplementary resources curated to deepen your understanding and improve your debating skills.
This resources tab includes YouTube playlists featuring additional educational content, workshops/lectures, and high-quality debate rounds to help you unlock more knowledge to excel in competitive debating and oration.