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
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English expression – keep under wraps
If you keep something under wraps you keep it a secret, or concealed from someone. In other words, you keep it to yourself. You don't want other people to know about something important. Another similar expression is to keep your mouth shut. It is a common English expression and you should try to use it when you speak English. Examples Man: Have you heard the … [Read more...] about English expression – keep under wraps
Business English: Apple user privacy
Apple CEO Tim Cook makes his case on where Apple stands on user data and privacy Watch Tim Cook speak about user data and privacy following the problems that Apple has had in recent years. People are worried about how tech companies are managing their data. It seems that few tech companies have not been involved in a data breaching scandal. Apple had its iCloud … [Read more...] about Business English: Apple user privacy
Howard Schultz on leadership
Business English: Leadership Howard Schultz on leadership at Starbucks … [Read more...] about Howard Schultz on leadership
Colombia’s economic success
Colombia's economic success Learn and improve your business English with our video quizzes. This one focusses on Colombia's economic success in recent times and its prospects for the future. [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="yes" overflow="visible"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" background_position="left top" … [Read more...] about Colombia’s economic success