Welcome and thanks for joining me today for episode 26 of the Evolution English Podcast.

On today’s show: Rickshaws, Quote of the Week, and Expression Connection.

Expression Connection is back! Look for a new expression each week and be sure to send me your own examples using the weekly expression.

Topics:
•    Rickshaws
•    Quote of the Week
•    Expression Connection: “back on trackâ€?

Vocabulary:
•    Transportation
•    Rickshaw
•    Shell
•    Maneuverable
•    Destination
•    Anonymous
•    Determined by
•    A chain reaction
•    Catalyst
•    Spark
•    Extraordinary

Quote of the Week:
•    Anonymous writer: “Our lives are not determined by what happens to us but by how we react to what happens, not by what life brings to us, but by the attitude we bring to life. A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events, and outcomes. It is a catalyst, a spark that creates extraordinary results.â€?

 

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Welcome and thanks for joining me today for episode 25 of the Evolution English Podcast.

On today’s show: Why I’ve been so busy, Café Coffee Day, and Quote of the Week.

Topic Discussed:
•    Why I’ve been so busy
•    Café Coffee Day

Vocabulary:
•    Exhausting
•    Passive
•    Channels
•    Pathways
•    Refreshed
•    Masseuse
•    Get over
•    Passionate
•    For short
•    Chain
•    Sweets
•    Sizzling
•    Swirl
•    Common denominator
•    Intense

Quote of the Week:
•    Elizabeth Kubler-Ross and David Kessler: “You are the common denominator in every single one of your relationships, from the closest and most intense to the most distant. The attitudes you bring to one relationship – positive or negative, hopeful or hateful – you bring to them all. You have the choice of bringing a little or a lot of love to each of your relationships.â€?

Carl Kwan
Nationality: Canadian

Skype: carl376
Email: carl@evolutionenglish.com / carl376@yahoo.ca



OBJECTIVE:  A position to utilize skills and passion in English language training to develop and empower learners for personal success.

QUALIFICATIONS
The ability to assess, comprehend, and resolve the professional and personal needs and goals of English language learners; injecting confidence through experience and instruction to create success developed by way of international exposure to a range of learners in various professions and backgrounds.

EDUCATION
2005-2006    MBA, University of Phoenix
2003-2004    BSc E-Business, University of Phoenix
2001-2002    TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) Certificate, Vancouver Community College

EXPERIENCE
2002-pres. CEO, Evolution English
English communications consulting and training
•    Evaluate student abilities/needs to develop individualized instruction.
•    Consultation and troubleshooting
o    Helping clients realize their goals to achieve personal/professional goals.
•    Initiated and implemented online instruction system.
•    Write/produce the Evolution English Podcast (2007) www.evolutionenglish.com (~3,000 impressions/week) 


2005-2006    Language Trainer, English Channel (S. Korea)
One-on-one English instruction for business professionals
•    Implemented pronunciation system. Realized a 95% success rate.
•    Developed confidence in oral and written communication skills for 60-80 students per week.
•    Attained highest student satisfaction rating.



2005    Native English Teacher, Direct English (S. Korea)
One-on-one English instruction for business professionals
•    Achieved highest booking rate within 4 months of employment.
•    Developed confidence in oral and written communication skills for 60-80 students per week.


1997-2004    Owner/Operator - Pizza 222, Lindo’s Pizza, West Van Pizza
Organized and managed functional operations
•    New product development.
•    Met deadlines for production and delivery.
•    Research to lower costs and improve sales.
•    Focus on customer service.


1990-1992    Victim Services, Vancouver Police Department
Informed and counseled victims of crime


1990-1993    Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House
President, Board of Directors and Youth Leader


1989-1997    Retail Sales & Management - Zole Group, Kalena’s, Eye Masters
Developed sales and management skills

LANGUAGES
Native English speaker, fluent in Cantonese. Currently studying Korean.

WORK ELIGIBILITY
Canada, South Korea, Hong Kong.

PERSONAL INTERESTS
•    Ashtanga Yoga
•    Photography
•    Ice Hockey
•    Automobiles

REFERENCES
Available upon request.

Sorry that I wasn't able to put out a show this week. It's been a frustrating week with the Internet and also a bit too busy to prepare the show.

I'm sorry it took a few days for me to tell you. I hope you'll understand.

I'll have a new episode ready for next Monday. Thanks for your patience.

Carl

Welcome and thanks for joining me today for episode 24 of the Evolution English Podcast.

On today’s show: Guruji’s birthday and Quote of the Week.

Sorry that this week's show is late. I was quite busy last week, then I had some Internet problems, and I've been a little sick, so that's why the show's late. Again, my apologies and sorry for any inconvenience.

Topic Discussed:
•    Guruji’s Birthday Party

Vocabulary:
•    Guru
•    Pass away
•    Recovering
•    Get dressed up
•    Celebration
•    Ceremony
•    Purify
•    Inspiration
•    What can I say?
•    Kannada
•    Starving
•    In my mind
•    Responsibility
•    Refuse

Quote of the Week:
•    Edward Everett Hale:
“I am only one,
But still I am one.
I cannot do everything,
But still I can do something;
And because I cannot do everything I will not refuse to do the something that I can do.�