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Asian Philosophy and Wisdom SPEAKING discussion  ...

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    The speaking activity for B2 C1 English learners, the topic is connected with Asian culture
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  • What values or ideas do you associate with Asian wisdom?
    Your own answer :)
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  • Why do you think concepts like mindfulness and minimalism became so popular in the West?
    Your own answer :)
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  • What’s the difference between “doing nothing” in Eastern philosophy and being lazy?
    Your own answer :)
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  • Do you think Eastern philosophy is more focused on inner peace than Western philosophy? Why?
    Your own answer :)
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  • How do ideas like balance (Yin and Yang) or karma influence people's everyday decisions?
    Your own answer :)
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  • Why are practices like yoga and meditation more associated with the East, even though many people in Asia don’t practise them daily?
    Your own answer :)
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  • Is the Western version of mindfulness still authentic or has it become commercial?
    Your own answer :)
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  • Why do so many self-help books nowadays refer to Japanese or Korean concepts?
    Your own answer :)
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  • What stereotypes about Asian culture are promoted in Western media?
    Your own answer :)
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  • Do you think people romanticise Asian wisdom while ignoring the realities of life in Asia?
    Your own answer :)
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  • Why are Asian cultures often seen as more disciplined or hardworking?
    Your own answer :)
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  • Why is academic and work pressure so high in countries like South Korea or China?
    Your own answer :)
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  • Would you thrive or suffer in an education system like the one in Japan or Korea? Why?
    Your own answer :)
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  • How do you explain the paradox of inner peace and extreme discipline coexisting in some Asian societies?
    Your own answer :)
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  • Do you think Western countries could learn something from Asian work ethic?
    Your own answer :)
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  • Should mental health be discussed more openly in Asian cultures?
    Your own answer :)
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