Use the transcript as a coach
Every Khaos Live debate produces a full transcript. Open it after each round and look for three things: filler words, dropped sentence endings, and your own strongest line. Awareness alone closes the gap fast.
Pacing beats volume
Slow down by 15% and the AI judge transcribes more accurately, opponents struggle to interrupt, and the audience reads you as in control. Almost nobody on the platform speaks too slowly; almost everybody speaks too fast.
Structure your three minutes
Open with the thesis. Land two pieces of evidence. Pre-empt the strongest counterargument. Close with a one-line takeaway. Practise this skeleton until you can run it on any topic the AI generator throws at you.
Reps beat theory
Three live judged debates a week for a month moves more speakers from nervous to ranked than any course on the market. The scorecard tells you exactly what to work on next.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be a good public speaker to debate live?
No. Live debate is the practice ground. The AI judge scores transcripts, so clear thinking matters more than polished delivery.
How do I stop using filler words?
Record yourself, open the transcript, and count them. Awareness alone cuts filler use in half within a week.
What is the fastest way to sound more confident?
Slow down by 15%, end every sentence cleanly without trailing off, and pause before you rebut. Pauses read as confidence; rushing reads as panic.
Should I script my arguments?
Outline, do not script. Scripts collapse the moment your opponent goes off-format. Outlines let you adapt while keeping your structure.