Face-to-face meetings and presentations are preferred by the majority of people. But due to the pandemic, the majority of meetings and presentations are now conducted virtually. Businesses have staff that works from home and connect via Skype, Meet, or Zoom.  It has been a little unsettling and odd to many. When regular meetings and presenting…

While giving a speech, a number of people make notes to help them remember the points. But, reliance on notes affects how the presentation or speech is presented. The authenticity of the speech is affected, as you start reading your notes instead of speaking to your audience. The engagement factor is lost as your attention…

4 Ways Public Speaking Helps You In Your Career   Public speaking is considered the most valuable skill a person should possess to reach new heights in their career. Warren Buffet, the billionaire investor, who is known for his major business success stories, considers his public speaking skills his biggest investment. Buffet says that he…

The use of pause and silence is very effective in creating an interest in what you are talking about. It can be very effective when you want to emphasize a particular point in your presentation. Small pauses can give the audience some time to fully understand the points. Without the use of pauses, your speech…

It’s the end of summer debate classes. It’s been a good summer with a good amount of students attending our virtual summer debate programs. Don’t worry, our summer debate classes will be back next year in person! Our students and parents have enjoyed this year’s program. They were able to learn even though it wasn’t…

Public speaking has become an important component of your professional and personal development. Speaking in front of a group has grown rather frequently in recent years. Making a presentation to potential employers is also becoming more frequent. You may be giving a speech at a wedding, a funeral, or at school. The most essential aspect…

Using numbers or statistics in a speech gives the message that you are conveying a persuasive element. The data that you provide makes the message quantifiable. The numbers can be used as a part of your argument or used to help support it. The most important thing in your speech is to make sure that…

Public speaking is hard, and according to many studies, it is one of the things that Americans are most frightened of. Most individuals hate public speaking, although it is now necessary for many professions. You need to make presentations in small groups or in front of large crowds at conferences. Public speaking has become an…

Most of us are afraid of speaking in public forums. However, if you want to advance in your career, you need to up your game as a competent public speaker. Public speaking allows us to communicate our thoughts and ideas to others in a clear and concise manner. It also allows us to stand out…

Practicing is crucial before giving a online debate classes so that you are completely prepared and do not make any mistakes. You must take notes and scribble down additional signals regarding the flow of speech. There are two methods for preparing for a speech: the appropriate method and the erroneous one. Follow some of these methods…

Young adults are pressured to participate in a number of activities to grow and stay competitive in today’s fast-changing world. To that effect, communication is the key that can give them the most confidence. Speech and debate classes help them stand out and articulate their views confidently and persuasively. It helps them to think independently,…

The pandemic has forced schools and colleges across the globe to shut their doors and go virtual. All classes, exams are being conducted on either Zoom or Google Meet. The summer break is fast approaching and parents are wondering how to keep the children occupied through the vacation.  Speech and debate courses are a good…

Enrolling in a speech and debate course will give your child an edge over his peers, and sharpens his language skills. If your child prefers a career as a research biologist or wants to become a journalist, they would need simple and concise language skills to help them step up the ladder of their careers. …

Effective communication is a crucial skill for every student to master. The ever-changing career landscapes and increased competition for college places and work opportunities make it even more important to equip students with effective communication skills. Technological advancements have also made communication skills a must-have for every student. Effective communication skills allow students to express…

In today’s educational landscape, it has become increasingly challenging to prepare your child adequately for college and a future career. This year’s distance learning in many districts has been problematic for students’ motivation and the lack of available extracurricular activities has made it tough to craft a strong college application. If you are looking for…

Cogito Debate answered the call of so many parents to bring our program to Riverside and San Diego. Our Riverside classed are offered at the Arlington Library on Tuesdays, 4:30-6:00. In San Diego we are teaching speech and debate at Miramar College on Sundays for a large school program. Students at Lowell Academy in Long…

Cogito Debate is passionate about teaching students good speaking skills! We have been offering quality, academic after school classes and tournaments in the Tustin School District at Myford, Ladera, Tustin Memorial Academy and Peters Canyon elementary schools for several years. Many students who attended our classes have gone on to take our advanced classes and…

Delivery Skills classes are short term, 6 Weeks, and are designed to introduce students to verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Students will learn about these delivery skills and have the opportunity to practice them in class and at home. Delivery Skills course utilizes: Oral Interpretation, in which students are given pieces of prose, poetry, and/or…

Cogito Debate launched its Online Lincoln-Douglas Debate class on January 21, 2020! Students meet once a week for 10 weeks for 1.5 hours. Forrest Fulgenzi will be coaching the class. He is a very passionate coach who has extensive experience in speech and debate. From coaching students, to winning tournaments as a debater, and he…

Cogito High School Debate Club is a program for students who are seeking to become part of our winning Debate Team that is dedicated to collaborating together in preparation for competitive debates. Students will sharpen their skills in a competitive environment and gain access to a unique learning experience and form new relationships with their…

Our entire team at Cogito Debate is proud to announce that we have successfully achieved full accreditation as a Supplementary Education Program by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The accreditation team reviewed the vision, mission, learning outcomes of our standards-based education program and concluded that we meet their criteria of a quality…

Cogito Debate is offering workshops for Girl Scout Cadettes to earn badges. Public Speaking Badge Workshop covers all of the steps for the badge by providing fun learning activities that help girls find their significant voices and learn effective delivery skills./li> Common Ground Badge Workshop teaches Cadettes debate and mediation skills. Argumentation techniques will be…

Cogito Debate Club members will hit the road again to participate in the Cal Lutheran Invitational Speech and Debate Tournament in Thousand Oaks. Last year the team made us so proud at the Cal Lutheran! Sam and Fiona, 7th graders, made it to the semi-final round in High School Novice Parliamentary Debate & Fiona also…