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It is better to be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in a war

Leandro V

It is better to be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in a war

Conversation - B2-C1 | Advance Level

Description

We’ve often been taught that being ‘good’ means being quiet, soft, and harmless. But what if real goodness isn’t about lacking strength but controlling it?

In this session, we’ll:
- Discuss what it means to be ‘dangerous’ in a positive way
- Explore the difference between being powerless vs being powerful but peaceful
- Question how society views emotions like anger or assertiveness
- Reflect on whether being ‘harmless’ is the same as being ‘good’

This will be an intense, eye-opening conversation that challenges assumptions and invites deep personal reflection.

Questions list

1. What qualities do you think a “good” person should have?

2. Have you ever been told to “calm down” or “stay quiet” when you were passionate about something?

3. What’s more important: being kind or being strong?

1. What does the phrase “being dangerous but in control” mean to you?

2. Is it wrong to be aggressive if your intentions are good?

3. Can someone be kind and still be capable of violence or confrontation?

4. Do you think we are taught to suppress strength in order to be accepted?

5. How can you tell the difference between a strong person and a dangerous one?

6. Do you think it’s possible to be too harmless?

7. How do you think society treats people who are emotional or assertive?

8. How does this topic relate to leadership, parenting, or relationships?

9. Should we teach children to be dangerous but in control? Why or why not?

1. You'll have 6 to 10 minutes to have a free talk.

Get ready for an engaging 10 minutes where you'll receive valuable feedback from your tutor regarding vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar mistakes

Rules

Be kind and respectful to everyone.

No flirting! If someone doesn’t want to share their social media or phone number, respect their choice.

Let everyone have a chance to speak.

Please avoid smoking or drinking while talking.

Keep your camera on at all times.

Note: If you break any of these rules, you may be banned