Topic 134: Power and Corruption

A1-A2 (Beginner-Elementary)

1. What is power?

2. Can you think of someone who has power in your country?

3. What does it mean to have too much power?

4. What is corruption?

5. How does corruption affect a country or a community?

6. What do you think happens when people with power abuse their position?

7. Why do you think people in power sometimes make bad decisions?

8. How can people stop corruption from happening?

9. Do you think it’s good to have powerful leaders? Why or why not?

10. What are some examples of corruption in the world?

11. Why do people trust some leaders and not others?

12. What are some good qualities of a leader?

13. How do you think corrupt leaders affect everyday people?

14. Do you think everyone in power is corrupt? Why or why not?

15. What can people do to stop corruption in their community?

16. How can you recognize if someone is abusing their power?

B1-B2 (Intermediate-Upper Intermediate)

17. How do you think power can corrupt a person’s behavior?

18. What are the effects of corruption on businesses and economies?

19. Do you think power is always bad? Why or why not?

20. What can be done to prevent corruption in politics?

21. Why do some people use their power to control others?

22. What are the consequences of living in a country where corruption is common?

23. What role does the media play in exposing corruption?

24. How can laws and regulations help reduce corruption?

25. What do you think about the idea of transparency in leadership?

26. What are the risks of a society where only a few people hold all the power?

27. How does corruption in government affect public trust?

28. How can citizens challenge corrupt leaders or systems?

29. What is the relationship between power and inequality in society?

30. How do you think corruption impacts young people’s view of the government?

31. What is the role of whistleblowers in fighting corruption?

32. Do you think people with power should be more closely watched to avoid corruption? Why?

C1-C2 (Advanced-Proficient)

33. How does the concentration of power in the hands of a few contribute to societal inequality?

34. What psychological factors make people in power susceptible to corruption?

35. How does corruption affect the relationship between a government and its citizens?

36. What role does political culture play in fostering or preventing corruption?

37. How do international organizations, such as the United Nations, combat global corruption?

38. What are the social, economic, and cultural consequences of widespread corruption?

39. How can education and public awareness campaigns help reduce corruption in society?

40. What are the long-term impacts of corruption on a nation’s development and global standing?

41. How can we create a system that encourages accountability and transparency in government and business?

42. What ethical dilemmas arise when individuals in power are involved in corruption?

43. How do power structures in organizations influence the behavior of their leaders and employees?

44. What is the role of civil society in combating corruption and ensuring good governance?

45. How do historical instances of corruption shape current political systems and policies?

46. What are some examples of successful anti-corruption movements, and what lessons can be learned from them?

47. How can technology and digital tools help expose and prevent corruption in both public and private sectors?

48. What strategies can be used to restore trust in institutions after corruption scandals?