Listen&Learn: The Art of War
Posted by: Jaksyn PeacockPre-listening vocabulary
- attribute: to give someone credit for creating something
- general: a high-ranking military commander
- strategy: a way of achieving a goal
- warfare: the process of fighting against an enemy
- influence: to have an effect on something or someone
- advise: to give someone suggestions about what to do
Listening activity
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Gapfill exercise
Comprehension questions
[wp_quiz id=”20808″]Discussion/essay questions
- Why do you think that military strategies can be applied to so many different situations?
Transcript
The Art of War is an ancient text attributed to a Chinese general named Sun Tzu. It is made up of 13 chapters that provide strategies for success in warfare. The book was most likely written between 500 and 200 B.C. However, historians know very little about Sun Tzuās life. Some historians donāt think he existed at all, believing that the bookās advice may have been gathered from many generations of Chinese military strategists. Throughout history, many leaders have been influenced by Sun Tzuās ideas. Although the book was originally meant to advise leaders in warfare, people use its strategies even today to succeed in business and politics.
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20 comments
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kamilo says:
I think people can use war strategies in many different ways in their life for example how to manipulate people how to get what they want principal you can control the masses
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abdolmonem says:
Because life is like war
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English Club Indonesia says:
Life is essentially a battle. People engage in battles with their own minds, with their bosses, or with employees every day. To win this, you need a strategy. This is where military strategies can be applied as philosophical tactics.
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Zouaoui from Algeria says:
I do not like warfare. I opt to let poor people live in full peace. Because the wars are in gƩnƩral achieved by people who did not ask for it.
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Zanet says:
I love EnglishClub Podcasts not only because it helps me to better my English, but for general education as well. Thank you.
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Nels says:
I like short history because I am starting to learn English.
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Claudia says:
Daily life, sorry.
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Claudia says:
Military strategy is very useful in dairy life because we live in a very competitive systemen, called capitalism.
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Erandi says:
Art of war is very interesting and helpful for business
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Omar says:
It sound an interesting book.
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Khalid says:
To protect interest and get new information
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MarĆa says:
I am happy living in peace.
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MarĆa says:
Better the peace than fighting.
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Armando says:
The Art of War is highly relevant to current politics.
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Jack Liu says:
Sun Tsu’s “the Art of War” meant “å«åå µę³” in Chinese.
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Ana says:
Thank you for sharing this content. It helps me to develope interest on general culture in a very enjoyable way.
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Edmar Souza says:
I liked this listen activity.
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Reza says:
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The King Of Love From IRAN says:
Thank you for sharing it with us,
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David says:
Art of war is very useful even to keep peace and avoir starting a war.