Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats are the components of the SWOT analysis. It is a well-known tool used in business to support effective decision-making. Can we apply this to learning English? I am sure you can. Let's start this journey from the point of view that an individual chooses to learn a second language post-high-school age. The SWOT analysis lists the pro and cons of why you should or shouldn't pursue learning the language. Even if there are threats

The expression 'mover and shaker' caught my attention when the term was used in a documentary describing a self-idolising narcissist. At first, I thought this is an odd application for this expression. However, in the context that the individual saw himself as a self-made leader, it made some sense. Till today I associated the expression to business and it is best described as individuals with a lot of energy, powerful, who initiate change and influence events. Without any pr