In this Business English lesson - Branson on Bitcoin you will learn about what some high-profile billionaires think of the crypto currency Bitcoin.You will see what Bill Gates, Richard Branson, and Chamath Palihapitiya think of this currency.Bitcoin has been a roller coaster for investors over that last few years. It was all the rage in 2017 bu came back down to earth … [Read more...] about Business English – Branson on Bitcoin
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English expression – Rub up the wrong way
This is another common English expression that we use on a regular basis.If you rub someone up the wrong way you bother, irritate, annoy them.You piss someone off. You get under their skin. Maybe it is something you say. Maybe it is something you do. In any case. You irritate the other person.I remember when I was a child that I always used to rub my sisters up … [Read more...] about English expression – Rub up the wrong way
Video – Russian men shave in protest
Video Quiz - Russian men shave in protestWatch the video and test your comprehension [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="yes" overflow="visible"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" background_position="left top" background_color="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" spacing="yes" background_image="" … [Read more...] about Video – Russian men shave in protest
English expression: To pick someone’s brains
To pick someone's brains is a common English expression that we use when we want to get information from someone about a certain topic.More often than not, someone will know more about a subject than you. You will need to ask that person to give you the information you need.The meaning is to ask a person for advice about a subject that they have knowledge … [Read more...] about English expression: To pick someone’s brains
English expression – think outside the box
To think outside the box is a common English expression we use when we want to find the answer to a solution.The meaning is To think differently, creatively or in an unorthodox manner to find a solution to a problem or task.Examples: You will need to think outside the box to come up with an idea for this campaignMany employers nowadays are looking for people … [Read more...] about English expression – think outside the box