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Learn to overcome your fear of public speaking and mental blocks to gain the confidence to deliver the best presentation you can.

 

 

You'll learn:

• How to easily figure out what content to present to any audience
• An easy way to script your presentation even if English is your second language
• Design tips to really impress
• A step-by-step guide to preparing and delivering presentations that helps to eliminate fear and can increase confidence
• Sample presentations and presentation expressions

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Liam

My Resume

Liam Lusk

 

British

 

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Resume

 

Highlights

• Over 8 years experience working with professionals
• Online Marketing Consultant & Social Media Management Services
• Blogger of two English language learning sites
• Creative & unique teaching methods that get results
• CEO and owner of Telephone English language learning company (sold)

Testimonials

The video clip “STOP TRANSLATION”

It really worked! I hope other people who see my comment would try it.. It helped to make my English more fluent and now I feel I’m becoming a native speaker…

Services Available

Social Media Management

If you’re not using Twitter & Facebook to promote your company, you’re making a BIG mistake. If you’re not using Twitter & Facebook, your business is losing money & customers. Allow me to help you properly & profitably use social media.

Presentation Design & Training

If you’re afraid of giving a presentation or you like using bullet points & lots of text, then you need my help. Are you using presentations online for marketing? A presentation can help your company or kill it. The choice is yours.

English Communications Training

Have you studied English for years & still can’t hear what people are saying or still feel nervous around Native English speakers? Stop wasting time & money on classes & teachers that don’t know how to really help you learn quickly & effectively.

 

Teaching Experience

Various Outsourcing Positions

Companies include Dongbu Steel, Korean Air, Lotte Cinema, Woori Capital.

On occasion I often created extra curricula material for classes at the request of the client.

 

Teacher Trainer, English Channel, Gangnam 2008

Trained new English teachers, design training materials, and conduct teacher evaluations

 

Language Trainer, English Channel, Samsung Branch 2004-2008

1:1 English for adults and business clients. Performed student evaluations and testing.

 

English Teacher, Wonderland, Seoul 2001-2002

Teach English to 3-15 year old students. Plus, provided progress testing and student

reports. Also responsible for curriculum construction

Business Experience

Rich English 2006-2009

CEO and owner of English teaching and consultation business. Telephone teaching from Australia, UK and America. School placement and Language institute placement in the UK.

House Manager, Shaftesbury Theatre, London 2002-2004

Management of 35 staff that included employment and training. Provided customer service to theatre patrons. Responsible for health and safety standards for staff. Liaised with theatre union in addition to liaising with producers.

Project/General Manager, Pullman Cinemas, London 1999-2001

Project managed the construction, opening and administration of a new cinema. Management of 45 staff that included employment and training. Provided customer service to theatre patrons. Responsible for health and safety standards for staff. Plus, film bookings and marketing.

Projuect/General Manager, Arrow Multiplexes, London 1997-1999

Project managed the construction, opening and administration of a new cinema. Management of 40 staff that included employment and training.  Provided customer service to theatre patrons. Responsible for health and safety standards for staff. Plus, film bookings and marketing.

House Manager, London Palladium, London 1987-1997

Management of 50 staff that included employment and training. Provided customer service to theatre patrons. Responsible for health and safety standards for staff. Liaised with theatre union in addition to liaising with producers.

Education

B.A. — Business Management & Administration, Trinity College, UK 1993

TESOL Certification — Trinity College, UK 2000

Career

Web 2.0 & Internet Marketing Specialist

Can help you make use of social networking and web technology to deliver business content, build and maintain relationships, and enhance communications locally and abroad.

Presentations for Success

Can analyze and determine strengths and weaknesses in presentation skills as well as in MS PowerPoint or Apple Keynote presentation slides. Experience and knowledge in teaching how to create and deliver great presentations.

Professional Blogger

Have been running two successful English language and presentation skills blogs since 2009

http://liamlusk.com/myblog

http://presentationexpressions.com

Business Owner and CEO

Developed and ran Rich English which taught telephone English and consulted for school placement in the UK. Created a unique web design and back office programme as well as a curriculum.

Project Manager

Successfully coordinated the construction, opening, training of staff and media publicity of two multi screen movie theatre projects in the UK.

Theatre Manager

Worked within the West End Theatre industry (in London) for 12 years where I achieved status as the youngest ever theatre manager in West End history at the age of 19. Managed a staff of up to 250 at any one time.  Also liaised with the top producers in the West End - Cameron MacIntosh and Andrew Lloyd Webber.  Also hosted the BAFTA awards and various Royal Galas.

700+ Students

Developed custom English programs to teach all English skills.  Students included PhDs, medical doctors, teachers, engineers, & businesspeople.  Have also taught elementary, middle school, high school, & university students.  Experience in teaching TOEFL, TOEIC, OPIC, IELTS, & Korean University transfer. Successfully coached people through job, university and MBA interviews.

Cultural Experience

Cultural experience in several countries: Korea, India, UK, Portugal Singapore & the US. Excellent understanding of both Asian & Western culture.

Recommendations

Available upon request.

Contact

Should you wish to contact me for professional reasons please do so at contactliamnow@gmail.com

Enjoying English – Verbal Diary – Tip

 

In this video I’m going to share a really great way of improving your English. I call it ‘Verbal Diary’. I’m not talking about writing a diary; I’m talking about keeping a diary by talking.

The really great thing about this is that it will take you just 5 minutes or less each day – amazing!

It will help you improve your;

1.       Speaking ability

2.       Sentence structure

3.       Vocabulary use

4.       Confidence

…and you can check your progress.

This is how you do it.

1.       Say one or two sentences a day.

2.       Don’t think too hard about it – just say it.

3.       Record yourself using your MP3, your computer or some other device.

You need to check your work to make sure that it is correct and there are two ways you can do this.

First, if you have an English teacher simply bring your verbal diary to class and ask your teacher to check your grammar etc.

Second, if you don’t have a teacher I have found a great resource online that you can use. http://textranch.com Go to this site and type in your sentence to see if it is correct - simple.

Enjoy the video

 

Actions

1.       Record one or two sentences each day.

2.       Use your imagination.

3.       After one week check your work.

4.       Keep all your sentences in a file on your computer so you can check your progress.

 

Please leave your comments and feedback in the box below this post. If you found this post helpful please like it on Facebook or tweet the link on your twitter page – help others learn too.

 

Thanks

Liam

Enjoying English – Verbal Diary – Tip

 

In this video I’m going to share a really great way of improving your English. I call it ‘Verbal Diary’. I’m not talking about writing a diary; I’m talking about keeping a diary by talking.

 

The really great thing about this is that it will take you just 5 minutes or less each day – amazing!

 

It will help you improve your;

1.       Speaking ability

2.       Sentence structure

3.       Vocabulary use

4.       Confidence

…and you can check your progress.

 

This is how you do it.

1.       Say one or two sentences a day.

2.       Don’t think too hard about it – just say it.

3.       Record yourself using your MP3, your computer or some other device.

 

You need to check your work to make sure that it is correct and there are two ways you can do this.

 

First, if you have an English teacher simply bring your verbal diary to class and ask your teacher to check your grammar etc.

 

Second, if you don’t have a teacher I have found a great resource online that you can use. http://textranch.com Go to this site and type in your sentence to see if it is correct - simple.

 

Enjoy the video

  

In this video I’m going to share a really great way of improving your English. I call it ‘Verbal Diary’. I’m not talking about writing a diary; I’m talking about keeping a diary by talking.

 

The really great thing about this is that it will take you just 5 minutes or less each day – amazing!

 

It will help you improve your;

1.       Speaking ability

2.       Sentence structure

3.       Vocabulary use

4.       Confidence

…and you can check your progress.

 

This is how you do it.

1.       Say one or two sentences a day.

2.       Don’t think too hard about it – just say it.

3.       Record yourself using your MP3, your computer or some other device.

 

You need to check your work to make sure that it is correct and there are two ways you can do this.

 

First, if you have an English teacher simply bring your verbal diary to class and ask your teacher to check your grammar etc.

 

Second, if you don’t have a teacher I have found a great resource online that you can use. http://textranch.com Go to this site and type in your sentence to see if it is correct - simple.

 

Enjoy the video

  

In this video I’m going to share a really great way of improving your English. I call it ‘Verbal Diary’. I’m not talking about writing a diary; I’m talking about keeping a diary by talking.

 

The really great thing about this is that it will take you just 5 minutes or less each day – amazing!

 

It will help you improve your;

1.       Speaking ability

2.       Sentence structure

3.       Vocabulary use

4.       Confidence

…and you can check your progress.

 

This is how you do it.

1.       Say one or two sentences a day.

2.       Don’t think too hard about it – just say it.

3.       Record yourself using your MP3, your computer or some other device.

 

You need to check your work to make sure that it is correct and there are two ways you can do this.

 

First, if you have an English teacher simply bring your verbal diary to class and ask your teacher to check your grammar etc.

 

Second, if you don’t have a teacher I have found a great resource online that you can use. http://textranch.com Go to this site and type in your sentence to see if it is correct - simple.

 

Enjoy the video

 

 

Actions

1.       Record one or two sentences each day.

2.       Use your imagination.

3.       After one week check your work.

4.       Keep all your sentences in a file on your computer so you can check your progress.

 

Please leave your comments and feedback in the box below this post. If you found this post helpful please like it on Facebook or tweet the link on your twitter page – help others learn too.

 

Thanks

Liam

 

Actions

1.       Record one or two sentences each day.

2.       Use your imagination.

3.       After one week check your work.

4.       Keep all your sentences in a file on your computer so you can check your progress.

 

Please leave your comments and feedback in the box below this post. If you found this post helpful please like it on Facebook or tweet the link on your twitter page – help others learn too.

 

Thanks

Liam

 

Actions

1.       Record one or two sentences each day.

2.       Use your imagination.

3.       After one week check your work.

4.       Keep all your sentences in a file on your computer so you can check your progress.

 

Please leave your comments and feedback in the box below this post. If you found this post helpful please like it on Facebook or tweet the link on your twitter page – help others learn too.

 

Thanks

Liam

English Learning Tip - Intonation Rules? - tip

Hi everyone,

Many English language students ask me 'What are the rules of intonation?'

and my answer is always that there are NO rules.

So how can you effectively improve this area of your English?

Because this is the tip section of my blog I have a solution for you. :-)

Follow the basic rules below which will help you make your English sound more natural. These rules CAN be broken sometimes, thats why I said NO rules before but you need to start somewhere in getting your English sounding natural.

Enjoy the video

Here are your actions.

1. Choose a paragraph of writing - 5 or 10 sentences in length.
2. Read the paragraph out loud.
   • At the end of every sentence your voice should go down.
   • If you are reading a question your voice should go up.
3. Practice your paragraph a minimum of 10 ten times.
4. Record yourself reading the paragraph.
5. Listen to your recording.
6. If you haven't followed the basic rules in step 2 then repeat.

Make sure you watch the video so you can hear examples of the actions.

I hope you found this tip helpful - let me know how you get on by leaving a comment in the box below this post.

Pass on English learning by liking this post on your Facebook or posting the link on your Twitter page.

Thanks

Liam

English Grammar Online – There, Their or They’re

In this English Grammar Online video I will talk about There, Their and They’re.

 

Here are some examples of use for you;

1. My car is parked over there.
2. Their coats are in the cupboard.
3. They’re studying history.

 

In the video I will talk about pronunciation and meaning as well so make sure you watch it.

 

Here are your actions after watching.

 

1. Watch the video at least 5 times or until you understand.
2. Write 5 sentences using there, their & they’re (that’s 15 sentences).
3. Practice your sentences in front of a mirror.
4. Record yourself.
5. Repeat steps 2 & 3.
6. Use there, their & they’re x3 a day for one week.

 

Don’t forget to leave your comments and feedback.

 

Thanks

Liam

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English Everyday Idiom – ‘keep up with’ — video

Hi everyone

Here is my new look video series “English Everyday Idioms”, I hope you like the new look.

In this video I talk about the English Everyday Idiom ‘keep up with’.

I explain the meaning and give you some example sentences in the video.

Here are the examples:

I can’t keep up with him.
We need to keep up with the competition.
He was running too fast so I couldn’t keep up with him.
Enjoy the video :-)


Watch the video at least 5 times or until you completely understand how to use the English everyday idiom ‘keep up with’. I then want you to do these English language exercises.

ACTIONS

Write 5 sentences using the English everyday idiom ‘keep up with’.
Practice your sentences.
Record yourself.
Repeat 2 & 3.
Use the English everyday idiom ‘keep up with’ x3 a day for one week.
Please leave your comments and feedback.

Thanks

Liam

English Grammar - Until Vs Before

English Listening - 'Wall Street Money Never Sleeps' 

The video below is from the first movie ‘Wall Street’ and Gordon Gekko one of the main characters is giving a speech.

1. I want you to watch and listen to the video at least 5 times (all the way through).
2. Then watch and listen another 5 times and write the speech (you can stop and start the video if you need to).
3. I then want you to dictate the speech.

Download the PDF from my blog http://liamlusk.com/myblog

English grammar online - Preposition 'on'

English business idiom - 'close something down'

Alex and the Real People - Prologue (audio)

English grammar online - Preposition 'in'

How to Speak English on the Telephone Part 2 of 2

Here is my second article on 'How to speak English on the telephone'. In this article I will talk about the correct use of formal English.

Many people who speak English as a second language often have to deal with business colleagues in other countries. This can cause you to be nervous and make mistakes. By following the tips in this article you will be able to overcome many of these problems.

Some basic rules for you to use;

1. Take a deep breath before answering the phone (this will relax you).
2. Listen carefully to the caller.
3. If you need to ask the caller to slowdown do so (this is not a bad thing).
4. Repeat the information back to the caller.

Now I will show you how to use some basic expressions during your conversation.

Formal or Informal?

When talking on the telephone in the business world you should always be formal, by being formal you will always be correct. To be formal you should use words such as COULD, CAN, MAY and WOULD. Here are some example sentences for you:

1. Could I speak to John please?
2. Can/May I take a message?
3. Would next Tuesday be OK?

Please and Thank you

Try to always use the two expressions PLEASE and THANK YOU. This way you will always be polite in your telephone conversations. It also shows respect for the person you are talking to.

Help and Clarification

Getting help and clarification on the telephone is not a bad thing; actually clarification in a business conversation is essential. Here are some examples for you:

1. Could you repeat that please?
2. Could you speak a little more slowly please?
3. Would you mind spelling that for me please?

Here are some ACTIONS for you:

1. Get together with a friend or colleague and practice the language from this article.
2. Then call your friend or colleague on a telephone and practice again.
3. Record the call (ask permission first).
4. Repeat.

Be sure to check the first article if you haven't already, the advice in both articles should be used together to help you progress effectively.

Have fun
Liam

How to Learn English by Reading

I have lost count of the amount of times students who are studying English have asked me 'How do I improve my reading skill?'

I believe that I have a really good way to help you improve your reading skill and it's very simple to do. If you use this method you will improve your vocabulary, understanding and reading skills.

This is what you need to do.

Book Choice

Choosing the right book is very important, if you choose the wrong book your English ability will not improve and you will have wasted your time.

1. Choose a book for a 12 or 14 year old (this will be of intermediate level).
2. Don't choose an adult book it will be too hard.
3. Choose a book that you're interested in.
4. I would suggest a fantasy book - they are more descriptive.

Once you have chosen a good book you have to use it correctly so you can improve your English ability.

Method

Make sure that you follow the method otherwise it won't work.

1. Have a highlighter pen available.
2. Have an English - English dictionary available.
3. Read for a maximum of 15 minutes per day - no more.
4. Highlight any words or phrases that you don't understand.
5. Try to work the meaning out using the surrounding sentence.
6. Then check in your dictionary.
7. If you have an English teacher you could also ask them.

Don't make the mistake of reading more than suggested, if you do you will begin to dislike the task and you won't improve.

Here are some actions for you.

1. Buy a book for your level.
2. Follow the method above.

I hope you found this tip helpful, if you did please leave some comments and feedback.

Happy reading.

Thanks
Liam

How to Speak English on the Telephone Part 1 of 2

A big fear for many people who speak English as a second language is speaking on the telephone. A lot of native speakers also fear telephone conversations for various reasons such as low confidence.

In this first tip my aim is to help you gain that confidence and never fear the telephone again.

First I want to talk about are some basic expressions, their meanings and some examples of use.

The basic expressions and their meanings are:
Hold on = wait
hang-on = wait
hang-up = finish the call
ring-off = finish the call
ring up = call somebody
put you through = connect you
get through to = contact on the phone
call back = return a telephone call

As you can see they are very simple and if you have spoken English on the telephone already you have probably already heard them.

Here are some example uses for you.
1. "Hello can I speak to John". "Hold on/hang on I will put you through".
2. "John just hung up/rang off on me".
3. "I can't get through to him can I ask him you call you back?"

You now need to practice these sentences by doing the following;
1. Get together with a friend or colleague and practice the sentences.
2. Then call your friend or colleague on a phone and practice again.
3. Record the call (ask permission first).
4. Repeat.

Be sure to do all the actions I have talked about so you can become confident on the telephone. Look out for part 2 which will be published soon.

Have fun
Liam

How Do I Learn English?

Since I have taught English communication there has been one question that I have been asked again and again; "How do I learn English"?

This is a difficult question because we are all individuals and therefore have different abilities. But there is something you can do if you are studying English or indeed anything - don't complicate it!

So what do I mean? When we learn something we don't learn everything at the same time, we take it in stages. Learning English is the same, we need to take it in stages. You will not learn everything in one day, one week or one month.

One of the biggest factors is confidence. If we increase our confidence then we become braver. When we become braver we try new things and by trying new things we become better and therefore we become more confident. Then our ability improves.

To do this if you have a teacher that's fantastic. You can ask your teacher what some of your mistakes are when you speak English. An example might be that you forget your prepositions. The three most common prepositions in the English language are in,on & at. So maybe you forget your prepositions or you use them incorrectly - make that your goal! Your goal is now to get your prepositions correct.

When you reach your goal you will feel really good;

1. You have learned something.
2. You have achieved something.
3. Your confidence will increase, you will become braver and you will feel good about yourself - this is important.

If you have a teacher who is teaching you English right now ask them what some of your problems are. If you don't have a teacher then this will be more difficult so be honest with yourself.

Most of my teaching experience has been in South Korea where the most common mistakes are the prepositions I have already mentioned in,on & at. Also articles - a,an,the. Maybe your problem is pronunciation, maybe you have difficulty pronouncing your R's and L's, your P's and B's etc.

So remember make your goals, achieve them and increase your confidence.

I hope you found this tip useful.

Thanks
Liam