Semi-Immersive Web-Based Debate Practice

Virtual Debate Room for English Speaking Practice

This platform guides students through two complete debate motions. Each motion consists of four speaking turns: Affirmative arguments, Negative rebuttal and arguments, Affirmative rebuttal and arguments, and Negative final rebuttal.

Start Motion 1 Start Motion 2
Student Login Students enter name, ID, and class before recording their speech.
3D Debate Room Each unit uses a virtual stage with 3D avatars for debate practice.
Recording + Transcript Students can record their voice and edit the speech transcript.
Feedback + ZIP Students generate feedback and download a submission folder with their name.

Motion 1: Digital Media and Local Culture

Units 1–4 form one complete debate sequence using the same motion.

Units 1–4
Young people can preserve local culture better through digital media than through traditional community events.
U1
Affirmative Team

Affirmative Arguments

Support the motion with a clear position, main argument, reason, and evidence.

Open Unit 1
U2
Negative Team

Negative Rebuttal and Arguments

Respond to the Affirmative Team and present a counter-argument.

Open Unit 2
U3
Affirmative Team

Affirmative Rebuttal and Arguments

Reply to the Negative Team and strengthen the affirmative side.

Open Unit 3
U4
Negative Team

Negative Rebuttal and Arguments

Respond to the affirmative reply and close the negative side of Motion 1.

Open Unit 4

Motion 2: Tourism and Malay Culture

Units 5–8 form the second complete debate sequence using a new motion.

Units 5–8
Tourism development in Kepulauan Riau should prioritise local Malay culture over modern entertainment attractions.
U5
Affirmative Team

Affirmative Arguments

Support the tourism motion with a clear stance, reason, and example.

Open Unit 5
U6
Negative Team

Negative Rebuttal and Arguments

Respond to the Affirmative Team and build a balanced tourism counter-argument.

Open Unit 6
U7
Affirmative Team

Affirmative Rebuttal and Arguments

Defend the importance of local Malay culture as the main tourism identity.

Open Unit 7
U8
Negative Team

Negative Final Rebuttal

Respond to the final affirmative reply and close Motion 2 with a counter-argument.

Open Unit 8

How Students Use Each Unit

Each unit follows the same workflow, so students can focus on speaking and argument development.

1. Login Enter name, student ID, and class. Save the student login before recording.
2. Prepare Read the motion and role instruction, then write short notes in the preparation boxes.
3. Record Click Start Recording, speak clearly, then click Stop Recording.
4. Feedback Edit the transcript if needed, then click Generate Feedback.
5. Download Download the ZIP submission folder and submit it to the lecturer.