01Debate
Build a case with A-R-E: Assertion, Reasoning, Evidence. Flow the other side, rebut in four steps, and weigh the round in a closing that wins.
Youth-led debate learning · English & 한국어
Find your voice.
Win the room.
OpenFloor teaches middle and high school students to debate, persuade, and speak with confidence: interactive lessons, an instant speech grader, and real progress you can see. No private coach required.
- 12
- interactive lessons
- 4
- rubric categories
- 2
- languages
- 0
- cost to students
What students learn
Three skills that change how a student shows up in any room.
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02Persuasion
Ethos, pathos, logos. Spot fallacies before they trap you. Turn opinions into arguments people can't ignore.
03Confidence
Pace, pauses, and presence. Record real speeches, get scored on a real rubric, and watch your voice grow week by week.
The platform
Everything a beginner needs, nothing they don't.
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12 lessons · 4 units
Interactive Lessons
Short, step-by-step lessons with a hands-on activity in every one: sort claims, build arguments, hunt fallacies, train your pace. Earn stars on the quiz.
Open →Elevator Pitch Rubric
Speech Scorecard
Record a speech in your browser. Get scored 0 to 3 on Content, Logic, Presentation, and Length, with the exact rubric language and what it takes to reach the next level.
Open →Bullet debate · rated
Debate Opponent
Debate a built-in opponent matched to your rating: 30 seconds of prep, one 45-second speech per side, a 60-second closing. Win rounds to climb from Beginner to Champion.
Open →60 to 80 scale
Debate Skill Graph
Six skills scored like tournament speaker points: argument, evidence, rebuttal, questioning, delivery, and weighing. Every speech shows exactly what changed, and which lesson to take next.
Open →2-minute survey
OpenFloor Score
A research-based starting survey gives every student a score out of 100 and a speaker type, from Quiet Thinker to Natural Advocate, plus the lesson to take next.
Open →Class overview
Teacher Dashboard
See the whole class at a glance: lessons done, debates graded, average scores, and who needs a check-in this week.
Open →The student dashboard
Progress you can actually see.
Every graded speech, every lesson, every star lands on one page. Students see the next step, and exactly which skill to work on.
- ✓OpenFloor Score and speaker type
- ✓Average and best scores out of 12
- ✓Score trend across recent debates
- ✓Skill breakdown by rubric category
- ✓The next lesson, always one tap away
How it works
From first survey to closing speech.
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Take the survey
Two minutes. Get your OpenFloor Score and your speaker type.
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Learn by doing
Work through 12 lessons, each with an activity and a quiz.
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Speak and get scored
Record speeches in the Speech Scorecard and follow the rubric feedback.
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Watch yourself grow
Your dashboard tracks every score, skill, and star.
Elevator Pitch Assessment Rubric
Debate Grade
10
Great pitch!
/ 12 · 3:42 · 141 words/min
Content3/3
Logic3/3
Presentation2/3
Length2/3
“The presenter delivers with clarity and confidence. Their structure and signposting are easy to follow.”
The curriculum
12 lessons. Zero experience needed.
Four units take students from the basics of a motion to weighing impacts in a closing speech. Every lesson ends with an activity and a three-question quiz.
Browse lessons →Unit 1
Foundations
- 01What Is Debate?
- 02Making a Clear Claim
Unit 2
Building Arguments
- 03Reasoning: The Power of "Because"
- 04Evidence & Examples
- 05The A-R-E Structure
- 06Ethos, Pathos, Logos
Unit 3
Clash & Rebuttal
- 07Active Listening & Flowing
- 08The 4-Step Rebuttal
- 09Anticipating the Other Side
Unit 4
Delivery & Closing
- 10Delivery: Voice & Presence
- 11Spotting Logical Fallacies
- 12The Closing Speech: Weighing
Class overview
7.7 /12
class average
4 need a check-inFor teachers & mentors
Run a debate program without being a debate coach.
OpenFloor gives you the curriculum, the rubric, and the visibility. Assign lessons, let students self-grade with the Speech Scorecard, and spend your time where it counts: on the students who need you.
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School & Debate Club Toolkit
Lesson plans, motions, mentor guides, rubrics, and onboarding materials that student leaders can run on their own.
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Workshops & Partnerships
Beginner workshops through schools, youth organizations, and community programs, so debate reaches students who never had a team.
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Digital Platform
This site: lessons, speech grading, progress tracking, and teacher tools, in English and Korean.
Why OpenFloor
Debate shouldn't depend on a private coach.
OpenFloor is a youth-led program built for students who don't have access to coaching or an established team. Structured lessons, argument-building tools, guided practice, and peer mentorship, open to anyone.
Where we're going
- ✦A complete beginner curriculum with lessons, worksheets, motions, and mentor guides
- ✦A Korean pilot program with 20 to 30 students and measurable results
- ✦OpenFloor as the onboarding system for the Eaglebrook School Debate Club
- ✦An impact report on student confidence, reasoning, and participation
- ✦Inter-school workshops and global debate exchanges
Questions
Good to know
Is OpenFloor free?+
Yes. Every lesson, the Speech Scorecard, the survey, and the dashboards are free for students and teachers.
Do I need an account?+
No. Progress is saved in your browser on the device you use. Nothing to sign up for.
Which browser should I use?+
Chrome works best for voice recording and live transcription. In any browser you can type your speech instead.
Does it work in Korean?+
Yes. Every lesson, activity, rubric, and screen is available in Korean and English. Switch any time.
How are speeches scored?+
With the Elevator Pitch Assessment Rubric: Content, Logic, Presentation, and Length, 0 to 3 points each. Scores are automatic estimates, so teachers should review before grading.
Take the floor.
Free for students. English and Korean. Your first OpenFloor Score is two minutes away.