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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
2 Feb 2024
Feedback
10
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Description
from 20/09 untill 25/09
We are a family of 5, two daughters 14 and 12 and one boy; 9 years old. Our weekends our mostly fully booked with kids acitvities... We try to eat a couple of days a week vegetarian, we participate in local activities, We like to go camping, ride our bikes, play board games or watch a movie. Our 2 oldest daughters already knows English quote well and the youngest one starts to speak some english :).
We are really looking forward to meeting somebody who likes playing with kids and has some experience with kids.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We live in Dendermonde, which is close to Brussels Ghent en Antwerp...We welcome you in our family; and you can participate as you wish.. If possible we could also show you around, and give you advise what or where to visit.
Projects involving children
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Help
We are looking for someone who can look for our children for time to time... Sometimes when we are both at work; or away for an evening. We also want our children to learn some English... It would be great if you can teach them some basic English! Some minor help in the house can be really appreciated. If you like to cook, you re always welcome, I don t really like doing that :).
The main thing is teaching them English and French!
Languages
Languages spoken
Dutch: FluentThis 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
We live in a small house, with 3 bedrooms. You can use our boys bedroom during your stay. Of course; you can also use our kitchen; bathroom... If needed; you can also use our washer or dryer. We live close to the public transport. the train station is only a 15 minute walk, and will bring you to Ghent in 20 min or Brussels in 30 min.Busses are also nearby, of you don 't like to walk =).
We have 2 playful cats.
What else ...
We live only 10 minutes of walking distance to the train station ( direct lines between Ghent and Brussels).You can also use our computer; or give you access to internet... We live close to shops; movie theatre, swimming pool...
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (5)
She was very helpful, and spoke French with our kids!
Thank you very much!
I learned a lot about Belgium Culture and Dutch people.
They advised me visit… read more
We really hope we can meet her again, either when we re old, and travel the world, or next year, if she can join her brother coming to europe!
It was so much fun having you around Michaela. the kids miss you so much, and we keep finding you… read more
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She was very helpful, and spoke French with our kids!
Thank you very much!
I learned a lot about Belgium Culture and Dutch people.
They advised me visit… read more
We really hope we can meet her again, either when we re old, and travel the world, or next year, if she can join her brother coming to europe!
It was so much fun having you around Michaela. the kids miss you so much, and we keep finding you… read more
Nele encouraged me to go and do more regularly.
We went to Brussels and had an amazing birthday party for the oldest! Spa disco party!
When I'm back in America I will make sure to have room so they can visit!!! Miss you guys already!
It was fun having you as a workawayer!!!
The work was never too much, for me it was babysitting and a little help around the house but honestly, most of the time it didn't even feel like work, I loved spending time… read more
It was fun having you as a workawayer!!!
