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5 Apr 2024
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I live with my two nine year-old twin daughters in Valladolid, the capital of Castile and León, one of the parts of Spain where the best Spanish is spoken.
I am a doctor working in an ambulance but I work only 1 or 2 days a week. We need a person to talk to us in English, especially with the girls. Valladolid is a city located 200 km north of Madrid. It has 200,000 inhabitants and its university is very important. As a result lots of Erasmus students come here during the academic year.
We live in the center of the city, near the bus and train stations. I’ve travelled all around the world and so I think I am an open-minded, welcoming person.
My daughters need to practise English so if you enjoy spending time with children, that’s a bonus!
We would love to get to know you and share with you a few days of our lives, so if you’re interested, get in touch!Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practiceBabysitting and creative playCultural exchange and learning opportunities
They can learn Spanish in a nice university city. There are a lot schools to study Spanish.
Valladolid has lots of old churches and other monuments that you can visit on a bike I can lend you. Madrid is an hour away by train and there are lots of pretty, historical cities like Salamanca and Segovia that are one and a half hours away by coach.Projects involving children
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Help
Talk and play with the girls in English. You’ll have the morning completely free and spend three hours in the afternoon with the girls playing and speaking with them in English. On Saturdays and Sundays you’ll be free to do whatever you want or travel with the family.
Languages
Languages spoken
Spanish: Fluent
English: IntermediateThis 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
Bedroom and bathroom to yourself.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (7)
I spent my first 5 weeks in Spain (and my first workaway) with Elena and her two wonderful daughters, Adriana and Irene. They were all eager to welcome me into their home in Valladolid and show me around the city, introducing me to their closest friends as well. Adriana and Irene are incredibly curious and sweet girls, and we… read more
They welcomed me warmly and I always felt valued. I was allowed to be part of their life, which was sometimes loud and lively and then again quiet and focused, but always warm. Although Elena is a very busy doctor, she helped me a lot to get to know life in and… read more
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I spent my first 5 weeks in Spain (and my first workaway) with Elena and her two wonderful daughters, Adriana and Irene. They were all eager to welcome me into their home in Valladolid and show me around the city, introducing me to their closest friends as well. Adriana and Irene are incredibly curious and sweet girls, and we… read more
They welcomed me warmly and I always felt valued. I was allowed to be part of their life, which was sometimes loud and lively and then again quiet and focused, but always warm. Although Elena is a very busy doctor, she helped me a lot to get to know life in and… read more
She´s extremely polite and tidy. She was always very helpful and liked to play with my children a lot. My daughters had a great time with her.
She´s able to speak English like a native.
We would have liked it if she had been able to spend more time with us.
It has been a plesure to… read more
Spending time with their eight years old Twins Angels was Marvellous.
When I first met Elena she instantly made me feel comfortable with her honesty and Enthusiasm.
I was welcomed to the family beautiful home with a delicious Mediterranean… read more