Author Archives: Louisa Walsh

About Louisa Walsh

Louisa Walsh is a former EFL teacher, teacher trainer and TESOL course and materials writer with nearly 20 years experience in the industry. She loves TEFL for the life-changing experiences it can bring and has a more muted passion for mocha coffee and Coronation Street. She is a partner in TESOL training company Global English which specialises in accredited online TESOL and weekend TEFL courses.

Teaching English off the beaten track – an EFL teacher in Belarus

Contributer: Louisa Walsh    Posted: November 18, 2011
Categories: Living Abroad, Miscellaneous, TEFL, TEFL Country Profile, TEFL Jobs

Teaching English in Belarus meant working with little support or resources for EFL teacher, Gemma Toovey. But her students more than made up for the challenges. In this interview she speaks about the highs and the lows… Read More »

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Create a Top TEFL CV

Contributer: Louisa Walsh    Posted: October 6, 2011
Categories: Interviews, Jobseeking

In the competitive TEFL jobs market, you’ll need a TEFL CV that will stand out. Pick up some essential tips and view a TEFL CV template designed to get you noticed – and help you get that job. Read More »

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Teaching English in Korea; a 5 minute interview

Contributer: Louisa Walsh    Posted: September 22, 2011
Categories: Living Abroad, TEFL Country Profile, TEFL Country Profiles, TEFL Jobs

Teach English in Korea? Why not? with free housing, a stable contract and round-trip air fare, TEFL in Korea sounds an attractive option. Anne Lowe, new to EFL teaching in Korea shares her tips and experiences in this short interview. Read More »

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Turning your TEFL gap year into a TEFL career

Contributer: Louisa Walsh    Posted: September 5, 2011
Categories: Jobseeking, Living Abroad, Miscellaneous, TEFL, TEFL Advice

If you plan to stay in TEFL, then be prepared to keep on learning and improving – or else get out quick! Find out about the pitfalls of staying in TEFL too long and some ideas about how to turn your gap year into a meaningful TEFL career. Read More »

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Freelance TEFL opportunities; a refreshing alternative to teaching classes of kids

Contributer: Louisa Walsh    Posted: August 25, 2011
Categories: Jobseeking, TEFL Advice, TEFL Jobs, Teaching Tips

As 9 year old Pedro dangled my bag out of the 3rd floor window in Portugal menacingly, I regretted 2 things; firstly, that I hadn’t taken my bag with me when I slipped out of class to photocopy something and, … Read More »

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