Movers and Shakers

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In these times of international business, many movers and shakers find it important to be able to speak English! In today’s episode, we talk about people who have ambition and drive, and can make things happen. Some people are really motivated to innovate, make changes, and work hard, so we’ve got names for them. Check out this episode to learn some terms that describe these kinds of people. Are you a go-getter?

go-getter :someone who is very energetic , determined to be successful , and able to deal with new or difficult situations easily : go-getting (adj) self-starter : = think for yourself 1 > a person who isable to work effectively without regularly needing to be told what to do: 2 > to make your own decisions and form your own opinions , without depending on other people : movers and shakers people with a lot of power and influence : pick-me-up something that makes you feel better , often a drink or a tonic(= a type of medicine ):