English lessons and language practise in Palermo, Italy

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  Description

  Hello! I'm Manuele and I'm 35 years old. I live in Palermo, Sicily (Italy), and I work as a filmmaker. I've been working in the video production field for about 10 years, specifically focusing on managing video communication for companies and creating documentaries and reportages.
  
  I live in this beautiful city of Palermo, which has a lot to offer in terms of tourism.
  
  My work occasionally involves traveling, but not as much as I'd like. My English proficiency has limited me in my work, causing me to miss out on some good opportunities. That's why I joined Workaway.
  I want to improve my English skills and bring them to a fluent level, and I know I can only do that by immersing myself in the language.
  
  I've already been a guest in a family through Workaway and spent a month in Southampton, helping my host with his sailboat and working as a skipper around the south of England.
  It was a fantastic experience that allowed me to visit many places like Falmouth, the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, and Cork in Ireland. It helped me improve my English a bit, but not to the extent I desire.
  
  Due to work commitments, I have to stay in Palermo for a while now, and I wanted to take advantage of this time by hosting someone who could help me improve my English.
  I hope to find the right people here who can assist me with this. Specifically, I'm looking for individuals who are native English speakers or have an excellent command of the language and teaching experience.
  
  If you fit this description, I would be happy to host you :)

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Teaching
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Palermo is a wonderful city by the sea. It's perfect for those who love seaside spots as well as mountainous areas.
  
  During my free time, I often take walks in the city center or along the nearby seaside. So, you're free to spend your leisure time as you like, and if you wish to explore the city, you can join me and my friends on outings.
  When I'm busy, especially with work, you're more than welcome to use the transportation available in the city.

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  Help

  I'm looking for native English speakers or individuals with an excellent command of English and prior teaching experience to dedicate around 4 hours a day to lessons.
  These hours could be split between structured lessons and conversational practice throughout the day.
  
  I believe the best approach would be to allocate some time for grammar but spend the rest of the time discussing various topics to avoid getting bored, although I'm open to suggestions on this ;)

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Italian: Fluent
  English: Intermediate

  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.
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  Accommodation

  You'll be staying in a villa where I live downstairs, and my parents live upstairs, with a very spacious outdoor area. You'll have your own bedroom and private bathroom, and you'll share the kitchen with us.
  
  I'll take care of the groceries for food, even for you, and you can decide whether to eat together or cook for yourselves, depending on what you prefer to eat.

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  What else ...

  The house is located in a condominium complex, a 7-minute drive from Mondello beach. Just a 5-minute walk away, there's a large shopping center with plenty of shops and public transportation stops that can take you anywhere.
  
  The city center is about a 15 to 20-minute drive, and by public transport, it might take a little longer, but in my free time, I can also take you there if you'd like.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

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

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  I have a dog (German Shepherd) that stays in the villa's garden, so I can potentially host trained animals that get along well with other dogs in the garden.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week.