Easy English Podcast EP 14:Jack Ma - The Secret of China's E-commerce Tycoon Learning English

Jack Ma believes that **learning English is very important, but more importantly, learning and respecting different cultures**. He himself is a great example; he has never taken an English training course outside of China, but he has achieved great success through self-study of English and understanding Western culture. **English is a window to the world**: Jack Ma admitted that language has helped him a lot. Although artificial intelligence in the future can help us with translation, the meaning of language goes far beyond that. Learning English allows us to better understand the world and communicate with people from all over the globe. **Cultural differences are the bridge of communication**: Jack Ma emphasizes that learning a language is more about learning the culture. When we learn another language, we also begin to understand another culture and learn to appreciate and respect different cultures. **Respect brings understanding and friendship**: Jack Ma believes that when you appreciate and respect other cultures, you will also receive respect and appreciation in return. This will help you build friendships, and friendship is the foundation of doing business. **Language is a tool, culture is the soul**: Jack Ma illustrates with the examples of Mao Zedong and Nixon that even without knowing each other's language, global cooperation is possible. He believes that what truly matters is vision and faith, but that does not mean language is unimportant. Being able to understand each other's language can make communication smoother and easier to understand and be understood.