BEN 21 – Geschäftstrends für 2013

Business Trends for 2013

In diesem Business Englisch News Lektion, we take a look at the prospects for 2013.

As the world rang in 2013, many analysts and commentators feel that it’s time to pull out the crystal ball and try to determine what’s in store in the coming 12 Monate. As the OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurria explains, there’s still a lot of work to do.

The world economy is far from being out of the woods. The US ”˜debt ceiling debate’, if it materializes, could tip an already weak economy into recession, while failure to solve the euro area crisis could lead to a major financial shock and global downturn. Governments must act decisively, using all the tools at their disposal to turn confidence around and boost growth and jobs.

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BEN 20 – US-China Wirtschaftsausblick

Business English for Economics

In diesem Business Englisch News Lektion, we take a look at the economic prospects for the USA and China.

The relationship between the world’s two biggest economies is sure to undergo some major changes in the months ahead. With Obama set to remain in the White House for 4 more years, and Xi Jinping moving in to Zhongnanhai for the next decade, all eyes will be on how the new faces work together amid these tough economic times.

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Business Englisch News 19 – Die Patentkriege

Business English News Lesson on Apple's Patent Disputes

In diesem Business-Englisch-News-Lektion, Wir werfen einen Blick auf die jüngsten Gerichtsstreitigkeiten um Technologiepatente.

In dem, was manche als „Patentprozess des Jahrhunderts“ bezeichnen, Apple und Samsung haben in den letzten Wochen mit aller Kraft gekämpft. Es wurde festgestellt, dass Samsung gegen Folgendes verstoßen hat 7 der Patente von Apple, in einer Abgabe von 1 Milliarde US-Dollar.

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BEN 18 – Das Geschäft der Olympischen Spiele

Business English News - The Olympics

In diesem Business-Englisch-News-Lektion, we take a look at the economic aspects of the Olympic Games.

The Olympic motto ‘Citius, Altius, Fortiuswill be in full force this year as London hosts the 30th Olympic Games. Jedoch, it won’t be just the athletes trying to go ‘higher, faster, stronger’, but also companies poised to rake in the dough in what many hope will be a financial windfall.

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BEN 17 – Facebook IPO: Die Folgen

Business English News 17 - Facebook IPO Aftermath

In dieser Business English News Lektion, we follow up on Facebook’s recent IPO.

After a long wait, and even more hype, Facebook joined NASDAQ on May 18th; although it wasn’t all smooth sailing for Zuckerberg and friends. After opening 30 minutes late, and climbing briefly from the opening price of $38 a share; reality set in.

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