Looking back on the past few years, being a member of the English Debating Team has undoubtedly been an invaluable experience for me.

To begin with, debating has significantly improved my English-speaking skills. We rehearse our scripts repeatedly while preparing for upcoming debates. Since I don’t have many opportunities to speak English in my daily life, debating provides me with ample chances to practice speaking in front of unfamiliar audiences. As someone who struggled with speaking English fluently, my debate coach has always put in great effort to help me pronounce words confidently and accurately.

Moreover, being on the debating team has enhanced my ability to collaborate with others. Before each debate, our team, consisting of three members, works together to write the scripts. Debating has taught me the importance of exchanging ideas and offering support to one another in order to present our arguments more effectively.

In conclusion, being part of the debating team has been both a fruitful and rewarding experience in my school life.

- Lai Hei Tung, Hide