Topic 93: Knowledge vs. Wisdom

A1 - A2 (Beginner - Elementary)

1. What is knowledge?

2. What is wisdom?

3. Can you think of someone who is very knowledgeable?

4. Can you think of someone who is wise?

5. How do you get knowledge?

6. How do you get wisdom?

7. Do you think it’s better to have knowledge or wisdom? Why?

8. Can a person be wise without having much knowledge?

9. How do wise people make decisions?

10. Can you be wise at a young age? Why or why not?

11. Do you think experience helps people become wiser?

12. What is something you have learned that makes you feel wiser?

13. How do people use their knowledge in everyday life?

14. How do wise people treat others?

15. How does wisdom help people in difficult situations?

16. Do you think books are the best way to gain knowledge? Why or why not?

B1 - B2 (Intermediate - Upper-Intermediate)

17. What are the differences between knowledge and wisdom?

18. How can knowledge help people solve problems?

19. How does wisdom influence how people interact with others?

20. Can a person have a lot of knowledge but lack wisdom? How?

21. How do experiences contribute to gaining wisdom?

22. What role does education play in acquiring knowledge and wisdom?

23. How does the ability to make good decisions relate to wisdom?

24. Why is it important to balance knowledge with wisdom?

25. How can you become wiser in life?

26. What are some common situations where people mistake knowledge for wisdom?

27. How can people use their knowledge to help others?

28. What does it mean to be wise beyond your years?

29. How do people gain wisdom from their mistakes?

30. Can someone have wisdom without formal education? How?

31. How do people with wisdom handle challenges differently from others?

32. How can someone share their wisdom with others?

C1 - C2 (Advanced - Proficient)

33. How do knowledge and wisdom contribute to personal growth and decision-making?

34. What is the relationship between emotional intelligence and wisdom?

35. How does knowledge influence one’s perspective of the world, and how does wisdom shape it?

36. Can wisdom be considered a higher form of knowledge? Why or why not?

37. How does the pursuit of knowledge sometimes hinder wisdom?

38. What are the societal benefits of encouraging both knowledge and wisdom?

39. How can people develop both knowledge and wisdom throughout their lives?

40. How do culture and society shape the way wisdom is perceived and valued?

41. Can wisdom be taught, or is it something that comes naturally with experience?

42. How does age influence the acquisition of wisdom compared to knowledge?

43. How do leaders use wisdom in decision-making processes?

44. How do knowledge and wisdom relate to moral and ethical behavior?

45. Can someone with a lot of knowledge ever lack wisdom in important life decisions?

46. How does wisdom help in resolving conflicts and building peace?

47. How can wisdom be a tool for improving leadership and societal harmony?

48. If you had to choose between acquiring more knowledge or gaining more wisdom, which would you choose and why?