Debate Topic Generator
For pub-table debates and dinner-table arguments.
For pub-table debates and dinner-table arguments.
Tap the big button. No accounts, no sign-up.
How it works
- Click Generate — random debate motion is produced.
- Filter by category (ethical, current affairs, abstract, light-hearted).
- Filter by difficulty / age range.
Why use this tool
- Oracy and structured argument are increasingly emphasised in UK secondary — the generator removes the prep barrier.
- Curated to debatable topics (both sides defensible), not loaded questions.
- Mix of serious and playful keeps engagement up across a half-term of debate lessons.
When to use it
- KS3-KS4 oracy lessons — random motion, 5 min team prep, debate.
- Form-time tutor activities — quick 5-minute paired argument.
- Sixth-form debating clubs — full-format Brexit / philosophy / ethics debates.
- KS2 - simpler motions for early debate practice.
FAQ
Are these party-friendly?
Mostly — skip anything political if your group prefers it lighter.
Do the motions have a known "correct" answer?
No — every motion has at least one defensible argument on each side. That's the whole point of debate motions.
Are politically-charged topics included?
Yes, with care. Filter to "abstract" or "light-hearted" if you want to avoid current-affairs topics that might upset students.