How to debate in English

How to debate in English - New YouTube English class!

Join these debates:

Abortion - Should it be legal? - www.youtube.com/watch?v=pt4id7l99UA
Can a person be moral without religion? - www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPz9pPPwRlA
Is animal testing necessary? - www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4N7xZ5-7q4
Should we tougher on drugs? - www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWMKQ2EKUPo
Should there be more gun control? - www.youtube.com/watch?v=8o3_1m94hYg
Does gender equality exist in the workplace? - www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpSElTHtYXs

Reference for debating vocabulary

Ways to give your opinion: 
I think that...
In my opinion...
I'm of the opinion (that)..
I like to think (that)...
I'm convinced (that)...

To emphasise a point:
I must stress (that)....

To repeat an important statement:
Just to reiterate...

To ask for opinion:
Where do you stand on...?
What's your opinion on...?

How to agree with someone:
You've got a point.
I see your point.

To say that you agree with/support a general idea:
I'm for...
I'm pro-...


How to disagree with someone:
I'm afraid I have to disagree (with...)
I'm not persuaded (that)...
I can't agree with you.
It's against what I believe.
I have to take issue with...

To disagree with a general idea:
I'm against...
I'm anti-...

To encourage further discussion:
Is it not therefore more beneficial to....?
Does it not make more sense to....?
Have you considered...?
Your opinion is biased.