Volcano Views: Lizzy’s Trip to Guatemala
Have you thought about teaching abroad? We think it is time you trust your instincts like Nora did!
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Costa Rica TEFL
Frequently Asked Questions
Have you thought about teaching abroad? We think it is time you trust your instincts like Nora did!
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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
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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
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Working abroad and teaching English in Colombia
Meet our graduate, Michelle: Meet Michelle, a Costa Rica TEFL certified graduate who is now working abroad and teaching English in Colombia! Originally from Canada, Michelle came to Costa Rica with the hopes to formally teach English after acting as a tour guide to new ESL learners in Canada! Michelle additionally owns her own company
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5 Things to Know Before Moving to Playa Sámara, Costa Rica
Congratulations!! You have decided that Samara is the perfect beachside town to receive your TEFL certification. You are ready to jump-start your future, indulge yourself in a new culture, and enjoy your days off by the beach. Ticos (Costa Ricans) are very friendly people and it’s easy to find your niche here, To ease the
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English Teacher by Day, City Slicker by Night: Teaching English in the Capital of Costa Rica by Aaron Ramirez
Meet our graduate Aaron Ramirez, a Brooklyn, New York native turned English teacher in San Jose, Costa Rica. From one concrete jungle to the next, he is making a life for himself in the capital of Costa Rica. What is your take on San Jose? I currently live in San Jose, Costa Rica and work
Teaching Abroad in Costa Rica Q+A
Costa Rica TEFL graduate, Gabe Smith, chats with us about teaching English in Costa Rica, how getting TEFL certified prepared him for teaching abroad, and offers some teacher tips for living in the land of Pura Vida! Since graduating from Costa Rica TEFL in January 2019, Gabe has been teaching abroad in Costa Rica. “The
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Teaching Spanish, Dj’ing, and living the Pura Vida in Playa Samara, Costa Rica: Friday Feature with Kelvin Salmon Peters
Working in a Beach Town in Costa Rica Meet our TEFL graduate, Kelvin Salmon Peters! Kelvin is a Samara local who has had an extensive language learning background! Before getting TEFL certified, Kelvin had an interesting career path. Practicing English in Samara was an easy task for him since it is a small beach town
Teaching ESL in Taiwan
Meet Mike Kish, Costa Rica TEFL graduate and English teacher extraordinaire. Since graduating in 2012 and getting TEFL certified, Mike has been living and teaching ESL to Taiwanese children in preschool through third grade. How did getting TEFL certified prepare you for teaching ESL abroad? I graduated Costa Rica TEFL in 2012. Costa Rica TEFL
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