Tonya’s New Home Everyone meet Tonya! Tonya lived in Georgia, United States before she decided to make the big move to Costa Rica and teach English. Now, she is living in the beautiful green jungle of Santa Teresa. Santa Teresa is a small beach town in the Puntarenas Province. It is outlined by beautiful beaches […]
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5 Reasons To Teach Abroad There are many reasons to pursue your dream of teaching abroad. Here
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Meet Molly! Molly is originally from the United Kingdom but moved to Costa Rica because she knew she wanted to make a change in her life and wanted to escape the same “old routine” she was living in the UK. Molly wanted a dramatic change and knew it was upon her. She had heard a
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Meet Naomi! In 2014, Naomi came to Costa Rica from the UK to get TEFL certified with the intention of making a difference in the world through teaching. 7 years later and she is still doing exactly that! She is a currently a primary school teacher living and teaching English in the Central Valley of
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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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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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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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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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Do you want to leave your 9 to 5 job and start a career that allows you the freedom to travel and the opportunity to experience other cultures? Meet Nicci Chiarelli, a Florida native from the United States who came to Costa Rica to learn how to teach English in 2017 and has made this
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Morgan Blair, received her TEFL certification with Costa Rica TEFL and is now teaching English abroad in Oaxaca, Mexico. Here is her story: Why get TEFL certified? I fell in love with the idea of traveling while making a positive impact on a community. I discovered this passion after visiting the Dominican Republic for a
