The decision to teach English as a foreign language comes into our lives at many different times. It could be a post-high school gap year, a pre-career sabbatical, a mid-life job shift, or even a retirement adventure, but the common thread is a desire for transition and change. That’s when you discover TEFL. You already …
A passport, some SPF 50, bug spray, warm weather clothes… Everyone remembers to pack the obvious essentials– at least, we hope you won’t forget your passport!– but not everyone thinks to bring the following six items that come in handy much more often than you think. Here’s what we recommend adding to your packing list …
6 Costa Rica TEFL Essentials (beyond the obvious) Read More »
The switch from the face-to-face classroom to the digital classroom has been a huge transition for teachers across the world. Teachers have been learning, adapting, and working tirelessly to add to their digital learning toolbox in order to educate students virtually. It is a testament to the passion and drive of teachers everywhere that they …
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Meet Joe. Joe is 23 and from the UK. He is currently living in the beautiful town of Sámara, Costa Rica less than a five-minute walk from the school where he was certified to teach English. Whilst enjoying all Playa Sámara has to offer, he also teaches online with a service called Cambly. Before TEFL, …
Change. This is a word we have become very familiar with in the past few months and particularly within the past few weeks. Injustice has been brought to the forefront of our society, and as educators, we have a wonderful opportunity to open the minds and hearts of our students and educate them on the …
“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” Now, this quote may have come from Maya Angelou, but it certainly applies to this TEFL graduate as well: Shannon Bunjun. You may remember Shannon from a couple of …
Shannon’s TEFL Journey: South Africa to Costa Rica Read More »
We all know it is difficult to be away from family and loved ones during uncertain times, especially during a global pandemic. A lot of teachers had to make immediate decisions to leave beautiful Costa Rica; however, some of our TEFL graduates have stayed and we commend their courage tremendously. Let’s take a look at …
Teaching and quarantining in a different country Read More »
I want to teach English to non-native English speakers… I want to travel the world… I want to get TEFL certified… but where do I even begin? This is a big question that circulates when you are trying to decide on your TEFL destination. Everything needs to be included in the “perfect package” but what …
Top 5 Reasons why Costa Rica TEFL should be your next TEFL Destination Read More »
According to William Cuthbert Faulkner, “If a story is in you, it has to come out” and regardless of whether the story is happy or sad, there’s always something to be learned. “Meg’s Mission” is a story of how a particular individual uses her personal trials and tribulations to inspire growth in the lives of …
Do you have a high/ native level of English speaking and comprehension? Do you have a certification that enables you to teach English to non- native speakers? (Click here) Do you have a high-speed internet connection? Do you have access to a laptop with a webcam and a microphone? Congratulations!!! You have the basic requirements …
