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Improve English by playing with my 2 kids in beautiful Apulia, Italy

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  • Last activity: 26 Mar 2024

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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  • Description

    Description

    Thank you for all the workawayers who are continuing to send me request,
    You are lots and lots 🥰and I’m so grateful for this ! For the moment I found out help needed, so feel free to apply from SEPTEMBER 2024 onwards!🌺 THANK YOU 🙏🏿


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    We accept just long Workawayer !! at least 1 month!
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    We host JUST GIRLS who REALLY love children and really love spending time with them!
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    We are a family of 4, we live in Altamura, a wonderful city in south Italy(Puglia).
    I am Viviana and I am in my thirties, I'm a housewife and even if I ve two degrees in economics , I have decided to dedicate my life to taking care of my babies who were born in July 2015 and April 2018. I love practice yoga. Since I’m mum, I have been studying psychology, science of education and my goal is to respect my kids as my peer.
    My husband is a construction engineer. Maria Antonietta plays the violin ,loves animals and playing with stuffed animals (especially dogs and kitties); loves to build forts with blankets, adores playing boarding games and plays with cards ; Vito matteo loves playing with lego, reading, role playing; both love hide and seek, creative plays.
    I would like to teach the foreign languages in order to raise them multilingual even if at the moment we prefer native English speaker.


    Altamura is very close to Matera (UNESCO, European culture capital 2019).
    Altamura is the city of the best baked bread! The closest airport is Bari which is connected by bus and trains (appulolucane); I will be glad to help you to arrange the best and cheapest way to reach us.

    I really love hosting people because I also think that is the best way to teach my children the joy of sharing!

    I try to respect nature and the world. I make lots of eco friendly detergents by myself.
    We prefer Mediterranean diet with lots of fruits and vegetables not too much meat, so if you are veggie lover , you will be in the right place:)

    We love that our hosts become part of family so there are not strict schedules just helping each other like in a normal family, exchange life experiences and improving English.

    I accept JUST girls who REALLY love babies and really love spending time with them! So if you are in doubt about it, give up. I don’t need people who can just offer household help also because i have my lovely housekeeper who cares about cleaning up the house. What I ask to workawayers in the house is just very little and simple tasks. I do not very much like saying what i need to do in the house every time, so if you see dust , dirty, mess around or clothes to fold, just do it :)) I ask you to be neat and tidy.



    Of course my children are my life and my priority is their wellness! So please , do not apply if you are in doubt or you don’t like too much children.

    I enjoy teaching cooking and learning new recipes from people from other countries.
    If you want, i can teach you some Italian recipes, as i often bake bread, desserts, pizza, pasta and other famous dishes. Although we eat everything, vegetarians or vegans are welcome. We prefer organic and homemade food. Lots of food (eggs, chicken, some fruits and vegetables) come from our country house, so super organic.

    I am keen to tell you that almost all of my hosts have come again to our house because they feel so good and real friendships start! :)

    It’s important you are very very fluent in English because my priority now is my kids to learn English by playing.

    All the weekends are free so you Can explore the area.
    We have a cat, her name is Muffin; she is adorable (she’s a British shorthair so she is very sociable and friendly); it could happen we will ask u to cat sitting when we are out for weekends or more days.

    Please read until the end of the description and when you contact me , write POPCORN so I can understand you have read all! ;)

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Teaching
    Animal Care
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    They can learn Italian language, traditions, Italian dishes (I love cooking!) , bakery,educational methods

    They can also visit lot of wonderful cities nearby. Like matera ,Gravina in Puglia, Bari, polignano a mare, alberobello.
    Altamura is very calm city, you can go out also during the night.
    There are lots of activities to do also for foreigners.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    •Clean up after meals: do dishes/pack dishwasher, wipe tables and counters, sweep or vacuum kitchen
    •vacuum the house especially kitchen and lounge
    •keep kids Room tidy
    •hang out washing after each load
    •fold and pack away dry clothes
    •wash your apartment
    •take the rubbish downstairs
    •clean up the cat’s litter box
    •cat sitting eventually
    •play with the kids (IF YOU WANT MY KIDS TO LOVE YOU : play play play and play :) and teach them English

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Italian: Fluent
    French: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Your accommodation is in a separately house very close to our apartment that we will pay for you.

    UPDATE FEB 2022: because in this period we need more privacy, we decided to offer to Workawayer a loft that we will pay for her.The Workawayer will be part of the family meals (lunch and supper).the loft is well furnished, there ‘s a bed, shower , a cupboard, a kitchen , a table,and a big balcony.
    So because I’m paying for a rent house, I ask u to be decided and communicate as soon as possible the right dates you want to visti us. Thanks for collaboration

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    They can enjoy spare time in one of the most beautiful place in Italy: Puglia!
    Weekend are off for traveling and relaxing.

    We do not accept smokers


    IMPORTANT: we won't be available to host guests whose aim is to apply for citizenship or are interested in a salary for the work performed.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

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    Hours expected

    5 Hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 133883211556

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