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January 26, 2026 Guest Posts

From Language Learner to TEFL Teacher: How Learning Strategies Can Make You a Better Educator

As a TEFL teacher, you’ve likely noticed your students face some of the same challenges you did when learning a new language, such as remembering...

January 16, 2026 myTEFL Teach and Travel Blog

Where People Actually Go on the Weekends in Costa Rica (When They Live There)

If you’ve ever Googled “weekend trips in Costa Rica,” you already know the results: Arenal, Manuel Antonio, Monteverde, Tamarindo. They’re beautiful, iconic, and absolutely worth...

January 2, 2026 myTEFL Teach and Travel Blog

Self-Care Abroad: How to Take Care of Yourself While Teaching English Overseas

Teaching English abroad is often described as a life-changing experience—and it is. New countries, new routines, new versions of yourself. But alongside the excitement of...

Traditional Costa Rican building and local restaurant on a colorful neighborhood street

December 21, 2025 myTEFL Teach and Travel Blog

Teaching English in Costa Rica: The Complete Guide to Visas, Salaries & Living in the GAM

Teaching English in Costa Rica: The Complete Guide to Visas, Salaries & Living in the GAM Costa Rica is often cited as the “happiest country...

December 19, 2025 Uncategorized

The Unexpected Skills You Gain from Teaching Abroad (That Employers Actually Love)

When people think about teaching English abroad, they often picture travel, adventure, and maybe a short break from “real life.” What they don’t always see...

December 10, 2025 Guest Posts

How TEFL Teachers Can Quickly Settle Into a New Country

Moving to a new country is exciting and overwhelming for TEFL teachers entering unfamiliar classrooms, cultures, and communities. The early days can feel confusing, and...

December 10, 2025 Guest Posts

How to Successfully Start Your Travel Nursing Career

Travel nursing is a dynamic career path, offering nurses a powerful combination of financial rewards, professional growth, and adventure. It’s an attractive choice for those...

December 10, 2025 Guest Posts

How School Principals Can Develop Special Curricula for Online Classes

School principals today face a challenge that wasn’t as prominent a decade ago. They now have to create learning experiences that work just as effectively...

December 10, 2025 Guest Posts

How TEFL Teachers Can Move Into Educational Leadership Roles

English now echoes through classrooms and communities worldwide. The British Council notes that around 2.3 billion people use it as an additional language. For TEFL...

December 5, 2025 myTEFL Teach and Travel Blog

Why a TEFL Certification Is the Perfect Idea for Students

Between classes, part-time jobs, and the pressure to start planning a future career, being a student can feel like standing at the edge of a...