Debating and communication skills with Nick Allen

Every year Mr Nick Allen visits our school to give us some information regarding communication skills and debating. This year, due to the given circumstances, he gave his presentation via a videocall. 

Nick Allen is a British professor with a background in the world of theatre who is currently living in Vienna.

According to Mr. Allen, knowing how to communicate properly can make or break a person; most life situations involve communication and people who have mastered the art of communication benefit greatly. Communication in this case involves much more than just speaking; non-verbal acts of communication that go along with this also play a vital role. We humans are experts in pattern recognition and identify instantly when the words that come out of a person’s mouth do not match their mimic, posture and gestures. 

Having a respectful debating culture is a very important part of any functioning democracy, thus it is crucial for young people to learn these skills, enabling them to play an active role in a democracy. 

As always, Mr. Allen gave an interesting, interactive presentation with many fascinating insights.

Andreas Hellbock 4CP