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Let's share languages, stories, and knowledge in Catalunya, Spain

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  • Last activity : 12 May 2025

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    I need someone to practice languages with, especially English!! I'm eager to advance my proficiency in spoken English. Just a little time every day to have a conversation after finishing work would be good for me.

    Hello! My name is Francesc. I live in a small agricultural town called Aitona near Lleida, Catalunya. (2 hr drive from Pyrenees, 2 hr drive from Barcelona, 30 min drive from Lleida) I live alone in a large house (simple, but well equipped).
    My two daughters (21 and 28 y.o.) frequently visit and join me in activities such as hiking or mushroom hunting.
    My passions are learning languages, dancing bachata and salsa, attending language classes, long walks with guests and friends. This is why I enjoy hosting people from around the world and doing a language exchange.
    I can host anyone from single persons to couples, possibly even couples with children. If you want, I can help you improve your Spanish or Catalan. My town, Aitona, is arguably the fruit production capital of Europe. The town is surrounded by swathes of orchards- peaches, apricots, pears, apples, plums, olives, and almonds.....In the spring the orchards light up in blossoming colors, attracting visitors from all over the world. During this and even other times, the orchards are a nice place for a stroll.
    Nearby Lleida is one of the oldest cities in Catalunya. Its prominent monument, The Seu Vella Cathedral, dates back to 1203.
    I speak Catalan and Spanish which I am happy to share in exchange for some English, French, or German.

    There really is no ¨work¨ that I ask of workawayers other than they help with washing dishes after we have eaten a meal together, that keep their room clean and tidy and they clean up after themselves.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Although my mother tongue is Catalan, I grew up learning both Catalan & Spanish at the same time. Most of the people in summer are not natives, they speak mostly Spanish (Castellano), also Moroccan, and Romanian. Of course, we can help you to improve your Spanish and Catalan. I can also show you all the stages of the fruit trees, from the flowers on trees to when the fruit gets to the market in your hometown.

  • Help

    Help

    First of all, as I don't have too much free time, and right now my goal is to improve my English language skills, spending a little time speaking before, during, and after, dinner, would be good enough for me. If we also have time for going a long stroll on the riverside, much better! I work as a bus driver doing regular services around Catalunya and I spend many hours away from home (6am-6pm). Also, after work I attend English classes twice a week and dance lessons once a week. I am eager to improve my language and dance skills.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    Catalan: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    English: Intermediate
    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

    Three-story house with three bedrooms, a bathroom, a living room, a dining room, a kitchen, a terrace, a balcony, etc. Neighbors from around the world. I live on a narrow and pedestrian street without traffic. My house is not handicap accessible.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    There's a regular bus service every day from the town to the city (50 min drive), except Sundays.
    Although, I am new to workaway, I used to host people on couch surfing for many years before the pandemic.
    Don't hesitate to contact me for any questions.
    As a friend said, life is about people you meet, and the things you create with them.


    GO WITH THE FLOW

  • 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

    Definitely, my wifi is wide and good enough!

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Although I have a big house, it´s on a pedestrian street so it doesn't have street parking or a garage. I park my car one street away, but there's a campervan place very near from my house.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Frequently, pets have better behavior than human being.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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The image depicts three individuals standing in front of a row of blossoming trees, with the man giving a thumbs-up gesture. The scene appears to be set in a serene outdoor environment.
The image shows four people posing for a selfie in a natural setting, with trees and a body of water in the background on a sunny day.
The image shows two men posing for a selfie, with the man on the left wearing a blue shirt and the man on the right wearing a black shirt.
The image depicts a serene scene of a man and woman sitting on a wooden bench, overlooking a majestic mountain range and a tranquil lake.
The image depicts three individuals standing together, posing for a photo, with a stage featuring a band and a van in the background, set against a cloudy sky.
The image is a black-and-white selfie of a man and woman, with the woman\'s hand on the man\'s face, both smiling and looking at the camera.
The image depicts a small bedroom with a bed, ironing board, and other furniture, featuring white walls and a red brick floor, with a rustic and cozy atmosphere.
The image depicts a rustic bedroom with two beds, a dresser, and a nightstand, featuring stone walls and a tiled floor, with clothing scattered on one of the beds.
The image depicts a bathroom with a toilet, shower curtain, and tiled floor, featuring a wooden shelf and towel rack on the left wall.
The image depicts a cozy living room with a laptop on a table, a couch, a TV, and a chair, featuring a warm and inviting atmosphere.
The image depicts a vast, arid landscape with a small town in the distance, featuring rolling hills, trees, and a blue sky with scattered clouds.
The image shows four individuals posing for a photo, with two on the left and two on the right, all wearing casual clothing and standing in front of a plain background.
The image depicts a man standing in front of a serene forest stream, wearing a baseball cap and a blue shirt, with a moss-covered rock formation in the background.

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