Argumentation in Spanish classroom debates: Are we addicted to mobile phones?

Welcome to our online Spanish teaching blog! Today, we will explore one of the most valuable tools in our arsenal for learning Spanish: argumentation in Spanish class, as a fundamental part of debates.

Classroom debates are much more than a simple discussion. They are a dynamic and enriching exercise that encourages students to think, speak, and argue in Spanish. Furthermore, they offer a wide range of benefits that go beyond the development of language skills.

Importance of Argumentation in Spanish Classroom Debates:

1. Development of Communication Skills:
   •  Oral Expression: Allows students to practice and improve pronunciation and fluency when speaking in Spanish.
   •  Vocabulary and Syntactical Structure: Helps enrich vocabulary and learn to structure sentences effectively.
2. Fostering Critical Thinking:
   • Analysis and Opinion Formation: Argumentation requires the analysis of information and the evaluation of different perspectives.
   • Defense of Arguments: Students learn to logically and convincingly defend their points of view.
3. Preparation for Real Communication:
   • The skills acquired in debates are easily transferable to everyday communication situations in Spanish, such as conversations and discussions.
4. Increased Confidence:
   • By participating in debates, students overcome shyness and gain confidence in their ability to speak in a foreign language.
5.  Development of Social Skills:
   • Collaboration: Debates promote collaboration among students, which is highly valuable both in the classroom and in everyday life.
   • Respect for Others’ Opinions: Learning to listen to and respect others’ opinions is essential for effective communication.
6. Enhancing Language Learning and Acquisition:
   • Together, these aspects enrich the Spanish learning experience, improve communication skills, and prepare students for more effective and meaningful communication in the language.

In today’s post, you can see the presentation of arguments from two of our intermediate-level students, Diana and Michael, on a current topic: “Are We Addicted to Our Phones?”

…And what do you think? Shall we open the debate?

In future posts, we will explore tips and strategies for implementing effective debates in your Spanish learning… so stay tuned!

Thank you for joining us. We look forward to your comments and suggestions.