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Welcome to our WSDL Preview Page.

 
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On this page, you will find some samples of the resources that we provide for students (and teachers) from WSDL member schools before, during and after the competition.
 
Registered schools gain access to the Training Center on our website with video lessons, over 20 motion analysis videos, reading packets, motion walkthroughs and more.

Live Workshops every WSDL Season

College Admissions Seminar

Pre-Tournament Training Workshop



WSDC Debate Introductory Course

An 8-part course of short videos setting out some of the key elements of World Schools Debate, as well as a PDF guide to help you understand the format better. 

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Training Center

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Video Motion Analysis

After every round of WSDL, we post a video analysis led by one of our world class coaches, taking you through the motion to help you understand the context you may have missed.

Go further with motion walkthroughs from previous WSDL seasons; follow the guiding questions, practice building your case, then watch the motion analysis video and access further reading on the topic.

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Video Adjudications

Watch the recording of a classic debate from past WSDC or WSDL tournaments, take notes on who you thought won the debate and why, and then watch our judges' assessment of the round. 

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Post-Round Reading

Go further. Take a deep dive into the topic after the round and read up on the context behind the debate.

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Fall 2022 Rd 6 - Post-Round Reading

THBT major award shows (including but not limited to the Oscars, Emmys and Tonys) should abandon gendered acting categories such as Best Actor and Best Actress.

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20+ Reading Packets

After every round, students can download a reading packet in PDF format which sets out the context of the motion, definitions of key terms, articles on both sides of the topic, and a link to our expert motion analysis video.