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Demy’s Dream Destination!
Costa Rica is on many people’s bucket lists as a dream destination; this was true for Demy. Demy graduated from Costa Rica TEFL in December of 2022 and is now teaching in Jaco (pronounced “Hacko”). She teaches English, science, and math to grades 3 and 4. She and her husband, Twoyne, both took the course …
Top 5 things to do in Sámara!
POV: It’s Saturday, you have just arrived in Sámara, your Costa Rica TEFL course starts on Monday. You are wondering what there is to do in Sámara… Look no further! Here are the top 5 things to do in Sámara, Costa Rica (well, other than getting your TEFL certification)! 1. Take a trip to Belen …
Friday Feature: Maeghan’s Journey!
Meet Maeghan! Maeghan is originally from Canada but moved to Costa Rica to attend TEFL. She has always been interested in traveling and thought that teaching abroad would be a great way to do so. Keep reading to learn more about Maeghan’s journey! Maeghan chose CRTEFL because of amazing reviews online and she thought it …
Costa Rica TEFL— Revealed!
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 …
6 Costa Rica TEFL Essentials (beyond the obvious)
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 …
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5 Activities to Make Your Zoom Classes Interactive and Engaging.
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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Joe: A Bucket List Checked
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, …