Online 1-on-1 coaching
Online debate classes, live and one-on-one
All the rigor of a top debate program, from your living room. Live video sessions with a dedicated coach. Real rounds, real feedback, no commute.
Free assessment · no credit card · no commitment
Who it's for
For families anywhere who want serious debate training without the drive to a club. Ideal for ages 8 to 17, from first-timers to competition hopefuls.
Why families choose TalkMaze
What makes it work
Live and in real time
Every class is a real-time session with a coach, never a recording. Your child argues, gets cross-examined, and adjusts on the spot, which is the only way debate is learned.
No commute, no cohort
Schedule around your week, not a fixed class time. And because it is 1-on-1, your child is never waiting for a turn.
The full toolkit online
Case construction, rebuttal, cross-examination, and speaking style: the same curriculum a strong in-person program teaches, delivered over video.
A record of progress
Session summaries and skill tracking mean you can see growth between rounds instead of guessing at it.
TalkMaze is an online communication academy offering 1-on-1 public speaking and debate coaching for kids ages 5 to 17.
Founder Ghalia Aamer is a national debate competitor, TEDx speaker, and Princess Diana Award recipient, and every coach is trained on the method she built.
“My daughters attended TalkMaze Public Speaking programs this year and they both enjoyed the one on one training.”
Questions, answered
Frequently asked questions
Does debate really work online?
Yes. Debate is talking and thinking, both of which translate perfectly to live video. Many families find 1-on-1 online coaching more effective than a crowded in-person club, because their child speaks the entire session.
What technology do we need?
A laptop or tablet with a camera and a stable internet connection. Classes run in a browser-based virtual classroom, with nothing to install.
Can my child still compete after online coaching?
Absolutely. Coaches prepare students for real formats like Public Forum and can build toward tournaments on your child’s timeline.
Ready when you are
Ready to hear your child speak up?
Start with a free 30-minute assessment. A coach meets your child, finds their level, and recommends a plan. No credit card, no commitment.
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