Joanna

United Kingdom
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I am currently
Travelling
Description
I'm a female, solo traveller. I love travelling, learning about new cultures and learning languages. I have previously lived in Thailand and France. I'm a DELTA qualified English teacher who is taking a break for a year (or two!). I am very open-minded and enjoy working with people of all ages and from all backgrounds. I'm kind, conscientious and thoughtful. I'm hoping to find an Italian family who I can live and share everyday life with, learn Italian with and immerse myself in the Italian culture with.
Interests
Yoga / Wellness
Outdoor activities
Nature
Photography
Music
Languages
Gardening
Culture
Cooking & food
Books
Beach
Animals
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: Intermediate
More details about my language interests
I love languages and would like to become fluent in Italian!
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Being an elderly companion
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Some knowledge of:
Languages
Helping around the house
Able to teach about:
Teaching
More details about your skills
I have taught English as a foreign language for thirteen years, both in the UK and abroad, teaching all ages. I love to travel and learn about different cultures and languages. I like to visit one country at a time, immersing myself in daily life in order to truly learn about a culture and give me the best opportunity of practising the language. I am an Airbnb superhost, taking pride in providing guests with a warm welcome and a clean and comfortable space to stay in.
I love being outdoors and enjoy nature. I often help friends and family in their gardens when I visit them; unfortunately I live in a flat so don't have my own!
Age
40
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  No fish or seafood

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3 Jul 2023

Left by host (Looking for a young Lady or ...) for Workawayer (Joanna)

Joanna was staying 8 days with me.
She was simply “formidable” and very pleasant to live with.
I regret her permit was over and she had to return to her country.
My best wishes accompaned her.
Ruth.

(Excellent )

29 Jun 2023

Left by Workawayer (Joanna) for host (Looking for a young Lady or ...)

I had a wonderful week with Ruth; it was a real pleasure to stay in her home and help her. At 90, she is still very capable but there are some everyday jobs which you can help with to make her life easier: the most important thing you will need to do is cook lunch. Other jobs include cleaning, helping with the washing, ironing, shopping,… read more

(Excellent )

10 Jun 2023

Left by host (We would like somebody who ...) for Workawayer (Joanna)

I dont know a right word to describe Joanna: she is simply a dream...
I hope that you will be lucky enough to host her..
She is smiling, warm hearth, always ready to help.
She helped more than we expected from her.
Teddy and Paolo are in love with her, she was a sister for Umberto and I.
After two bad experiences she gave us the chance to believe… read more

(Excellent )

10 Jun 2023

Left by Workawayer (Joanna) for host (We would like somebody who ...)

I spent three weeks with this wonderful family in Massa; a family of three who welcome you into their home and treat you as one of the family from day one. Teddy (the dog) will become your shadow the minute he meets you - he will love you unconditionally for the walks you take him on.
The work is as described - hoovering and walking Teddy.… read more

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25 Feb 2023

Left by host (Experience a simple farm ...) for Workawayer (Joanna)

Johanna stayed with us for a week and bit more. She helped us in our farm and house. She is very hard working and is up to do anything you will ask or needs to be done. Having her at our house was a very helpful. She was also very easy going and easy to talk with .I can definitely recommend you to host her.

(Excellent )

15 Feb 2023

Left by Workawayer (Joanna) for host (Experience a simple farm ...)

I stayed at Nischal's for just over a week. It's a large house with plenty of room - there were 5-6 of us staying while I was there. We had comfortable mattresses on the floor and our own bathroom (there is only cold water). Nischal's family are so nice - very friendly and welcoming - I really miss his mum and sister who were so kind to me. The… read more

(Excellent )

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3 Jul 2023

Left by host (Looking for a young Lady or ...) for Workawayer (Joanna)

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29 Jun 2023

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10 Jun 2023

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10 Jun 2023

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25 Feb 2023

Left by host (Experience a simple farm ...) for Workawayer (Joanna)

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15 Feb 2023

Left by Workawayer (Joanna) for host (Experience a simple farm ...)

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8 Dec 2022

Left by host (Family from Bergamo, a ...) for Workawayer (Joanna)

Joanna stayed at our house for about a month and took EXCELLENT care of our daughter!
She also took great care of our home. We really appreciated her diligence and attentiveness. She's kind, conscientious and thoughtful. Her friendship has helped our daughter and we're incredibly grateful for all the life lessons she's received from her!

I… read more

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6 Dec 2022

Left by Workawayer (Joanna) for host (Family from Bergamo, a ...)

I had a wonderful five weeks with this family - from the moment I arrived they welcomed me into their home and life and included me in everything. We ate together every day (lots of yummy cheese!) and went to Lake Como one weekend.
Nataša and Leda both speak excellent English so communication was no problem. Most of my time was spent with Leda,… read more

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27 Oct 2022

Left by host (Looking for a native ...) for Workawayer (Joanna)

Joanna was the perfect host on several points of view: she is an attentive, precise, very clean, tidy person and with a great desire to play with my daughters. She helped me a lot in a spontaneous and sincere way. It was definitely a very positive experience and I recommend it without hesitation. She also helped me a lot with housework.
Thank you… read more

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24 Oct 2022

Left by Workawayer (Joanna) for host (Looking for a native ...)

I'm so glad I found this family to stay with - it was my first Workaway experience and it was perfect. Ketty and the girls were so friendly and welcoming and they all speak good English so communication was easy.
The two girls are 9 and 6; most of my time was spent with Linda who is 6: taking her to school and picking her up, helping with… read more

(Excellent )

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