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Jan 2021
17m 55s

#128: The Art of War

Leonardo English
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It's the world's most famous book on military strategy.

Learn about its fascinating history, about the lessons in the book, and discover how you can apply some ideas from this 2,500-year-old book to your English learning. 

  • What we know (and don't know) about the book
  • Sun Tzu: military strategist and general
  • Other authors & editors of The Art of War
  • Being brought by Europe (and used by Napoleon?)
  • #1 Lesson from The Art of War: Avoiding War
  • #2 Lesson from The Art of War: Being Prepared
  • #3 Lesson from The Art of War:  Being Adaptable
  • #1 English Learning Lesson from The Art of War: Change your strategies
  • #2 English Learning Lesson from The Art of War: Have both a strategy and tactics
  • #3 English Learning Lesson from The Art of War: Take opportunities when you see them
  • Why you should ignore all of the advice in the book (when it comes to learning English)


Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: 

https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/art-of-war


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