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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

With white sandy beaches in one direction, lush green mountains in another, and the famous Christ Redeemer statue perched above it all, Rio de Janeiro is one of the most spectacular cities in the world. And that's just the view! Add the friendliness of the locals, the laid-back attitude, and the tropical climate, and you'll soon see why they call Rio "A Cidade Maravilhosa" (the Marvelous City). Rio de Janeiro is renowned for its festive atmosphere, especially during Carnival for five days every year, the city comes to a virtual standstill as parties, dancing, parades, and samba music fill the streets. But Rio is also a modern business center, home to the headquarters of some of Brazil's largest national and multinational companies. As a TEFL trainee in Rio de Janeiro, you will find yourself in a fascinating cosmopolitan city with nearly unlimited restaurants, businesses, tourist attractions, nightlife options and, of course, beaches!

The Rio de Janeiro TEFL training center offers modern, comfortable facilities in a convenient downtown location. It is just blocks from the Uruguaiana metro station and close to the famous SAARA, a flea market where you can find just about anything at amazingly inexpensive prices

The TEFL center has just been renovated and features 10 classrooms with TVs and DVD players, central heat and air-conditioning, computers with free Internet, and WiFi. It is in the same building is an amazing café where you can taste Brazil's world-famous coffee. Our TEFL center staff is ready to welcome and always eager to help you with whatever you may need during your time in Rio.

Certified TEFL teachers seeking employment in Brazil will find many opportunities in private language centers in Rio de Janeiro. Located throughout the city, most English schools are conveniently located near public transportation, cafes, restaurants, and shopping amd pedestrian areas. Many TEFL classes may be taught outside of the schools themselves in the offices of the corporate/business clients, which makes for highly motivated students and an efficient learning environment. Most of the students you will be teaching in Rio are adults and professionals who need to learn English for their jobs, as well as for personal development!

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