B1 – Intermediate
TikTok has become a very popular social media platform nowadays. It’s an app where users can upload very short videos of themselves doing some funny stuff.
Microsoft has been considering to buy TikTok but President Trump is opposed to it. Then later changed his mind.
Read this lesson about Microsoft buying TikTok.
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2008/200805-tiktok-1.html
Discussion Questions:
- Why is President Trump opposed to Microsoft buying Tiktok at first? What changed his mind?
- What do you think of Microsoft’s offer of $50 billion for a part of the company?
- How popular is Tiktok in your country?
- Why do you think Tiktok is popular? What do you think of this app?
- Given a chance, what company would you like to buy or invest in and why?
10 replies on “Microsoft to Buy TikTok”
1. President Trump initially opposed Microsoft’s purchase of TikTok because there was a risk that the personal data of the U.S. population could fall into dangerous/wrong hands.
After a call with the Microsoft CEO, Trump changed his opinion. Microsoft said it would ensure that all private data of US users would stay in the United States.
2. I don’t know much about the cost, but experts in the field consider the price high.
3. TikTok is very popular in my country, especially young people (teenagers). I think it’s the same as in the rest of the world.
4. Tik tok is popular because Anyone can go viral, Short, easy-to-watch videos, easy to use, entertainment etc.
5. I would choose to invest For example: Company with Products people use every day, new technologies or AI
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1. Why is President Trump opposed to Microsoft buying TikTok at first? What changed his mind?
President Trump was opposed to TikTok because he was concerned about national security and the app’s connection to a Chinese company. He later supported the deal after discussions about Microsoft buying TikTok’s U.S. operations and addressing security concerns.
2. What do you think of Microsoft’s offer of $50 billion for a part of the company?
I think it is a very large investment, but TikTok has millions of users and significant business potential. If the company continues to grow, the investment could be worthwhile in the long term.
3. How popular is TikTok in your country?
TikTok is very popular in Spain, especially among teenagers and young adults. Many people use it daily to watch videos, follow trends, and create content.
4. Why do you think TikTok is popular? What do you think of this app?
TikTok is popular because it offers short, entertaining videos that are easy to watch and share. I think it is a creative app that allows people to express themselves and discover new content.
5. Given a chance, what company would you like to buy or invest in and why?
I would like to invest in a technology company such as Microsoft because it has a strong reputation and develops innovative products. The company also operates in different sectors, which can help it remain successful in the future.
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1. Why is President Trump opposed to Microsoft buying Tiktok at first? What changed his mind?
Because it has been concerned about the loss of privacy of the American people, considering that TikTok was a Chinese company. He changed his mind after speaking with the CEO of Microsoft
2. What do you think of Microsoft’s offer of $50 billion for a part of the company?
I think Microsoft is buying a way to ensure future and present use of its programs by more consumers.
3. How popular is Tiktok in your country?
I think is very popular specially between teenagers.
4. Why do you think Tiktok is popular? What do you think of this app?
I think it’s popular because it allows you to play and broadcast your image or play with it as well as share short videos as a communication system.
I’ve never used it, I don’t have an opinion.
5. Given a chance, what company would you like to buy or invest in and why?
If possible, I would like to invest in a biotech/birobotics startup, I think this will be a necessity in the future and now, the investment could be less with high profit potential.
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1. Why is President Trump opposed to Microsoft buying Tiktok at first? What changed his mind?
Because President Trump was worried about the personal details of Americans getting into the wrong hands.
He changed his mind after the Microsoft CEO phoned him and ensured him that all private data of US users would stay in the United States.
2. What do you think of Microsoft’s offer of $50 billion for a part of the company?
I think that it is too much money to pay.
3. How popular is Tiktok in your country?
4. Why do you think Tiktok is popular? What do you think of this app?
I think it is so popular because all the people see funny videos, dances, songs… The percentage of popularity of tik tok in Spain is around of 59%.
I think that Tik Tok is an app that you lose the time, because it addicted you too watch more videos, songs, dances…
5. Given a chance, what company would you like to buy or invest in and why?
It could be companies such as Walt Disney, Facebook, Microsoft because they are recognized companies with great growth.
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1.- He was worried about the personal details of Americans getting into the wrong hands. He changed his mind after the Microsoft CEO ensured that all private data of US users would stay in the United States.
2.- I have no idea about the real company value
3.- TikTok is very popular in Spain
4.- Because is informal and fun. Short videos of themselves lip-syncing to songs, dancing, making faces or doing other funny things.
5.- Stable and large organization such as MS and also some interesting start-up
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