Learning English and the Art of War

Sunzu said that opportunities multiply as they are seized. When we think about this referring to warfare, it means when you see an opportunity, take it if it is sensible. But there's one huge difference between learning english and the art of war,. Learning a language shouldn't be thought of as a battle. There is no enemy. Despite how you might feel about phrasal verbs, you aren't fighting against any one. And indeed, the magical thing about learning a language is that it isn't a competition.

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