Age and wisdom • English Conversation Questions

Do you think age always corresponds with wisdom? Why or why not?
What are some examples of people who are wise beyond their years?
What are some examples of people who are not as wise as their age might suggest?
Do you think wisdom is something that can be learned or is it innate?
How do you think a person’s life experiences contribute to their wisdom?
Do you think it’s possible for a young person to be wiser than an older person?
How do cultural and societal expectations around age and wisdom differ across different parts of the world?
In what ways do you think wisdom is valued in contemporary society?
What are some common stereotypes about age and wisdom? Are they true in your experience?
Do you think it’s possible for someone to be wise in some areas of their life but not in others?
Do you think wisdom is something that improves with age, or can it plateau or even decline?
What are some strategies you use to seek out wisdom and learn from others?
What are some examples of situations in which wisdom is particularly important?
How do you think the concept of wisdom has changed over time?
What are some ways in which you think society could better value and cultivate wisdom?