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Talk the Talk: Speech And Debate Made Easy

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Talk The Talk: Speech And Debate Made Easy by Alim Merali (a past Canadian Student Debating Federation National Champion and professional debate training expert) methodically explains the tools and strategies necessary for students to excel at debate. Merali illustrates key concepts with examples and includes full debates with commentary and analysis. Coverall all of the key areas that student debaters need to know in order to succeed, Talk The Talk discusses how to craft and deliver speeches effectively, explains what it takes to win rounds, provides special focus on two essential debate skills (developing top-notch arguments and clashing with the other team's points), and surveys techniques for specific style of parliamentary, cross- examination, and forum debating. Talk The Talk is essential, strongly recommended reading for all aspiring practitioners of the art of debating.

I was first introduced to Talk the Talk by a close friend of mine, who is an avid debater. He recommended this book to me, promising that it would be interesting and worth the read. I have always been interested in debate, but my previous schools did not offer debate as an extra-curricular option.

Despite my lack of experience, I found Talk the Talk fascinating and very easy to understand. There was no technical jargon or excessively flowery writing - the book gets straight to the point, and teaches you the basics of debate. Although I may not be joining a debate team in the near future, this book is a useful tool that has helped strengthen my presentation skills.

"Talk the Talk" is the book I always needed and never had. With creative examples and clear explanations, it tells you what to say and how to say it. Merali's examples are well-structured, insightful, and often humourous. This book takes you from start to finish - and doesn't miss a step along the way! -Rowan Dorin, 2003 World Debating and Public Speaking Champion