Learn to debate, then go debate
Free guides, a glossary, and quizzes covering the basics of argument construction, common logical fallacies, and rebuttal strategy. Written for people who want to get better at structured, 1v1 debate.
Start the Debate 101 pathFeatured guides
How to Build an Argument
The claim, evidence, and reasoning structure behind every persuasive case.
beginner · 5 min read
Spotting Logical Fallacies
The reasoning errors that show up most often in debate rounds, and how to name them under pressure.
beginner · 5 min read
Winning the Rebuttal
How to respond to an opponent's case without just restating your own.
intermediate · 5 min read
Frequently asked questions
- What is Debategle Education?
- A free set of guides and a glossary explaining the fundamentals of debate: how to build an argument, how to spot common reasoning errors, and how to handle rebuttals.
- Do I need an account to read the guides?
- No. Every guide and glossary term here is free and public, no sign-in required.
- What is Debategle?
- Debategle is a 1v1 competitive video debate platform. Once you have the basics down, you can put them to use in a live, structured debate. Visit debategle.com.
- Where do I start?
- New to debate? Start with the Debate 101 path, a guided sequence of guides and quizzes. If you just need a definition, try the glossary.