Jack Ma is the founder of the internet giant Alibaba. He is China's most high profile businessman in the west.In the videos he talks about what inspires him and his relationship with the Chinese government.Listen and test your listening comprehension in the quiz below each video.As you can imagine, having close ties to the Chinese government is … [Read more...] about Business English Alibaba’s Jack Ma
B2 (upper-intermediate)
Countable and uncountable nouns
In this English lesson you will learn about countable and uncountable nouns in English.Countable nounsCountable nouns can be singular or plural and are things that we can count. We can use them with numbers and articles.Examples:I always eat an apple after lunch. I like to eat apples. There are two apples in the fridge. We cannot use singular countable nouns … [Read more...] about Countable and uncountable nouns
Grammar tutorial – How to use Possessives
In this English English lesson you will learn how to use possessives in English.We use possessives to show that:something belongs to somebody, to talk about relations and friends, and for parts of the body. Something belongs to somebodyThis is my room. That is your room.This is her car. This is his car.To talk about friends and relationsThey have … [Read more...] about Grammar tutorial – How to use Possessives
English expression – Hit rock bottom
This is a common expression we use in English to mean that someone is at a bad point in their life.The Definition is: To reach the lowest point, or level. Or, to be in a really bad situation.Examples:Last year I lost my job, my house, and my wife left me. I really hit rock bottom.The company has hit rock bottom. The only thing left to do is close.Basically, … [Read more...] about English expression – Hit rock bottom
Grammar tutorial – prepositions in questions
In this English lesson you will learn how we use prepositions in questions in English.Prepositions at the end of questionsIt is very common in English to end a question with a preposition. Especially when we speak English.When the question starts with - what, where, which, who, how many Examples:What are you talking about?Which car did you decide … [Read more...] about Grammar tutorial – prepositions in questions