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The English-Speaking Union welcomes you to the Grand Final of the ESU Schools\u2019 Mace debating competition, taking place on Thursday, 30 April at Dartmouth House, London.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The prestigious ESU-Churchill Public Speaking Competition, is the largest such contest in England and Wales. The different roles allow students to practice and excel in different skill sets, and the competition\u2019s unique format, which pairs the speaker from one school with the chair and questioner of another, encourages quick thinking and relationship building.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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