Teaching English as a second language at Instituto Estelar Bilingüe has really opened my eyes to a lot of things. For example, I've noticed how humans react to new information as well as to their classmates in the classroom. I have become a sort of people-watcher as a teach...
Read MoreHere in Liberia, they have a lot of activities always going on in the central park or around the city, so it is a really exciting week to be studying Spanish at Instituto Estelar Bilingüe. This week they are having their Fiestas Civicas and there are tons of people walking ...
Read MoreI can honestly say that teaching English to my students has been one of the most rewarding experiences ever. I always knew that I wanted to do this but actually living the experience and helping them learn a language they are so passionate about has been satisfying and fruit...
Read MoreIt has been a month since I arrived to Liberia, Costa Rica, from Toronto, and it has been such a humbling experience. Coming from a metropolitan city where everyone is constantly on the go to a laid back and mellow town is extremely refreshing. No need for a alarm to get me ...
Read MoreMy favorite part of teaching abroad hands down has been all of the amazing students I have had the pleasure of meeting! The people here have a unique approach to life, one that is light-hearted, welcoming, and laid-back, which makes interacting w...
Read MoreThis weekend, a fellow English teacher and I decided to venture to another country, simply because we could! Living in Liberia, we are blessed not only to be so close to the stunning beaches of the Gold Coast, but also to the border of Nicaragua, so a weekend trip there is e...
Read MoreWhen I told my friends I was going to Costa Rica to volunteer and travel, they said “wow! That is so amazing! “ When I then added that the first month would be spent in Liberia, they would say “where?” Not because they couldn’t under...
Read MoreLearning Spanish has been one of the best experiences I have had since living here in Costa Rica. I took a week-long Spanish immersion course at Instituto Estelar Bilingüe, and it really accelerated my speaking abilities! I was amazed with what I learned in just 20 hours of...
Read MoreLiving out of my home country has taught me so much about myself. I have missed a lot of things since I left the U.S. - things I thought I wouldn’t miss. For example, I miss driving a car and how easy it makes it to get around from place to place. I haven’t driven a car ...
Read MoreChristmas is coming and, for Costa Ricans, that means it’s time to make tamales! A traditional Costa Rican dish, tamales are made of a corn-based dough and contain meat, rice, potatoes, carrots, onions, sweet chili and some additional secret ingredients. The filling is wra...
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