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Fun Debate Topics

Low-stakes arguments that everyone has an opinion on. Great for classroom debate practice, a family dinner, or settling things once and for all.

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The full list: 35 topics

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Fun debates (35)

  1. Is a hot dog a sandwich?
  2. Does pineapple belong on pizza?
  3. Is cereal a soup?
  4. Are cats better than dogs?
  5. Is it better to be early or exactly on time?
  6. Should toilet paper hang over or under?
  7. Is a taco a sandwich?
  8. Is water wet?
  9. Is it acceptable to wear socks with sandals?
  10. Should you put the milk or the cereal in first?
  11. Is summer better than winter?
  12. Are books always better than the movie?
  13. Is it OK to recline your seat on a plane?
  14. Is a straw one hole or two?
  15. Should homework be banned?
  16. Is breakfast the most important meal of the day?
  17. Are mornings or nights more productive?
  18. Is it rude to text at the dinner table?
  19. Should you make your bed every day?
  20. Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?
  21. Are video games a sport?
  22. Should Christmas music start before Thanksgiving?
  23. Is a Pop-Tart a ravioli?
  24. Is GIF pronounced with a hard or soft G?
  25. Are zoos good or bad for animals?
  26. Should school start later in the day?
  27. Is it better to have a few close friends or many friends?
  28. Is it better to rent or to buy a home?
  29. Should everyone learn to cook?
  30. Is social media more good than bad?
  31. Should kids have phones before age 13?
  32. Would you rather live in the city or the country?
  33. Are e-books better than paper books?
  34. Is it OK to eat dessert before dinner?
  35. Should tipping be replaced by higher wages?

How to use the topic generator

  1. Pick a category: everyday conversation, fun debates, deep talks, date night or speaking practice.
  2. Press the button and read the topic out.
  3. For a group, go around the table and give everyone a minute on it.
  4. For debates, flip a coin to assign sides, then give each side two minutes.
  5. For speaking practice, set a timer for one or two minutes and talk without stopping.

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Questions people ask

What are good conversation topics?

Good conversation topics are open-ended and easy to relate to: food, travel, hobbies, memories, and 'what would you do if' questions. They invite stories instead of yes-or-no answers.

What are fun debate topics for students?

Lighthearted debates like 'Is a hot dog a sandwich?' or 'Should homework be banned?' work well for practice because everyone has an opinion and nobody gets hurt. See the 'Fun debates' category.

Can I use this for English speaking practice?

Yes. The 'Speaking practice' category is made of prompts that work for IELTS-style speaking practice and language exchanges. Set a one or two minute timer and talk.

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