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For Students Aged 10–13 | 5 Days | Live Online | July 27–31
Looking for a course that helps students develop confidence, clarity and strong communication skills?
Our Speech, Debate & Communication Summer Course helps students learn how to express ideas clearly, think critically and speak confidently in front of others. Through discussion, debate-style exercises and performance-based activities, students develop the skills needed for presentations, interviews, essay competitions and classroom discussion.
Dates: Monday 27th – Friday 31st July
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 AM (UK time), daily
Location: Live Online (Zoom)
Age Group: Under 14s (most suitable for students aged 10 and up)
Format: Small group workshops + final showcase
Price: £355
Across the week, students will:
• Develop clear and confident public speaking skills
• Learn how to structure arguments and express ideas persuasively
• Analyse texts and themes through discussion and debate-style exercises
• Practise presentation and storytelling techniques
• Build confidence speaking in front of others in a supportive environment
• Receive individual feedback and guidance from an expert mentor
Each session combines interactive discussion, speaking exercises and group activities, helping students gradually build their confidence before presenting in a final showcase session.
This course is ideal for:
• Students looking to build confidence speaking in front of others
• Students interested in debate, storytelling and discussion
• Those preparing for school presentations, interviews or competitions
• Students who enjoy exploring ideas and expressing their opinions
No previous debate or public speaking experience is required, just curiosity and enthusiasm.
Alice – Debate & Communication Mentor
Alice is an experienced debater and educator with a background in British Parliamentary and ESU debating, reaching regional finals as a teenager. She was also the Senior National Winner of the ESU My Magna Carta public speaking competition.
Alice completed a Master’s (MPhil) in Classics at the University of Cambridge after achieving a First Class degree in Classics at the University of Oxford. She’s gained extensive teaching experience at Dauntsey’s School, where she led their debate provisions.
She brings clarity and enthusiasm to speech and debate coaching, helping students sharpen analytical thinking, strengthen delivery and communicate with confidence.
• Public Speaking & Presentation
• Critical Thinking & Argumentation
• Persuasive Communication
• Text Analysis & Discussion
• Confidence in Expressing Ideas
Spaces are limited to maintain small group quality.
📧 Or email enquiries@mindsunderground.com to learn more.
Minds Underground, the co-curricular division of U2 Tuition, provides high-level academic enrichment programmes taught by mentors from Oxford, Cambridge and other leading universities. Our courses combine intellectual challenge with supportive teaching, helping students develop the confidence and curiosity needed to thrive in school and beyond.
For Students Aged 10–13 | 5 Days | Live Online | July 27–31
Looking for a course that helps students develop confidence, clarity and strong communication skills?
Our Speech, Debate & Communication Summer Course helps students learn how to express ideas clearly, think critically and speak confidently in front of others. Through discussion, debate-style exercises and performance-based activities, students develop the skills needed for presentations, interviews, essay competitions and classroom discussion.
Dates: Monday 27th – Friday 31st July
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 AM (UK time), daily
Location: Live Online (Zoom)
Age Group: Under 14s (most suitable for students aged 10 and up)
Format: Small group workshops + final showcase
Price: £355
Across the week, students will:
• Develop clear and confident public speaking skills
• Learn how to structure arguments and express ideas persuasively
• Analyse texts and themes through discussion and debate-style exercises
• Practise presentation and storytelling techniques
• Build confidence speaking in front of others in a supportive environment
• Receive individual feedback and guidance from an expert mentor
Each session combines interactive discussion, speaking exercises and group activities, helping students gradually build their confidence before presenting in a final showcase session.
This course is ideal for:
• Students looking to build confidence speaking in front of others
• Students interested in debate, storytelling and discussion
• Those preparing for school presentations, interviews or competitions
• Students who enjoy exploring ideas and expressing their opinions
No previous debate or public speaking experience is required, just curiosity and enthusiasm.
Alice – Debate & Communication Mentor
Alice is an experienced debater and educator with a background in British Parliamentary and ESU debating, reaching regional finals as a teenager. She was also the Senior National Winner of the ESU My Magna Carta public speaking competition.
Alice completed a Master’s (MPhil) in Classics at the University of Cambridge after achieving a First Class degree in Classics at the University of Oxford. She’s gained extensive teaching experience at Dauntsey’s School, where she led their debate provisions.
She brings clarity and enthusiasm to speech and debate coaching, helping students sharpen analytical thinking, strengthen delivery and communicate with confidence.
• Public Speaking & Presentation
• Critical Thinking & Argumentation
• Persuasive Communication
• Text Analysis & Discussion
• Confidence in Expressing Ideas
Spaces are limited to maintain small group quality.
📧 Or email enquiries@mindsunderground.com to learn more.
Minds Underground, the co-curricular division of U2 Tuition, provides high-level academic enrichment programmes taught by mentors from Oxford, Cambridge and other leading universities. Our courses combine intellectual challenge with supportive teaching, helping students develop the confidence and curiosity needed to thrive in school and beyond.