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We are a family of three - two kids 17, 14 and myself.
We needs some help for approximately 3-4 hours a day. (Not an AuPair kind of position).
Being originally from Germany, speaking German is important so you can help with daily German language practice with the kids. Homework assistance, of course in English. Kids also study Italian and French in school.
We try having all breakfast together and after the kids leave for school, you have off until 3 PM when school is over.
In the evening we all eat together if possible. Everyone who visits us is fully integrated in family life if wanted.
Ideal for 3 to 6 Month or even longer if interested but at least 8-10 weeks!
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Great for a German student who studies English and has to spent one semester in an English speaking Country
or for a German Exchange student who want to go in NJ to college!!!
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Board and lodging shall be provided with High Speed Internet access. TV, Netflix, AC. Gym/Yoga room available.
(Nice guest room with separate half bathroom)
New York is approx 35 miles away, Train station is 1 Mile away. You have plenty time to visit the city or for weekend trips.
We are fully vaccinated.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Teaching
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
OK, here are some options:
A) Exchange Student/College Students - Good academic ranking High School school and colleges nearby.
B) Nearby hiking trails in Watchung Reservation, shopping malls, Library,
C) Our town, Berkeley Heights is named : No. 6 as Best Places to Live - Americas Top 50 Small Towns by CNN/Money.
D) New York City (Manhattan) less than 35 Miles away, perfect to meet many people for cultural exchange.
E) Plenty of free time to explore the "Big Apple"
F) We are in between the Jersey Shore and some Mountain regions.
G) Your welcome to join us on family activities like - hiking, rock climbing, beach, camping, Indoor go-kart racing,
H) If you are into Taekwondo, Karate, there is a Dojos nearby. (my son went there, he is a 2nd Dan Black Belt)
I) Cuisines from across the world within driving distance
Many of our Workawayer's joint some cultural exchange groups in New York City.
J) We are a German/English bilingual household. This is a great place for cultural exchange and to improve your English skills. Especially when you study English in Germany and need a to stay for 3 month in a foreign country.
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Help
It's important that someone is in the house in the afternoon. Any general household help shall be appreciated but not essential, especially if you are a student needing time to study.
If the person applying has cooking skills you are welcome to feel free to use the kitchen as you would in your own home.
The family grocery shopping list can include items of your choice as well, provided it leans towards healthy eating.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
We like having German speaking guests. So far, we had multiple European students (Lehramtsstudenten) with us who have to spend a semester in an English speaking country.
Accommodation
We live in a one family house in a nice suburban neighborhood in New Jersey, 35 Miles west of New York City. You shall have a nice private room with internet access; exclusive use of a half guest bathroom.
You will also have access to the Living/Dining room and the family room thereby, Exercise/Yoga room. We have enough privacy for everyone in the house to spread out.
Needless to say, we hope to develop a mutual exchange of usual courtesies and respect.
What else ...
Closest Airport is NEWARK Airport (EWR) not JFK.
Our local train station is less than 1 Mile away. We are in commuting distance to Manhattan.
We have nice areas near by in case you like long bike rides.
There are hiking trails within 10 miles.
We are approximately one hour away from the beach and also approximately one hour from the Poconos Mountains in Pennsylvania in case you like hiking or skiing.
Great Amusement and Water parks etc. in driving distance. (e.g. Six Flaggs, Dorny Park, Wild Water Kingdom)
Und falls Sie in den USA fahren möchten geht das auch dem deutschen Fuehrerschein. Sicherheitshalber aber einen internationalen Fuehrerschein dabeihaben.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Working during your free time is absolutely no problem as long it does not interfere with the the chores. There is really plenty of free time where you can do online work etc.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
approx. 3-4 hours / 5 days a week
Feedback (11)
She was a great help. She worked with my kids, studying German language and
and baked and cooked Italian dishes with my kids. She was very accommodating and helpful.
When she came, she just got her drivers license but felt very quick comfortable driving in another country.
Always friendly and mature for her age.… read more
She helped teaching my kids German and was around when needed.
We all liked her and it was nice that she was part of the family for a while.
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She was a great help. She worked with my kids, studying German language and
and baked and cooked Italian dishes with my kids. She was very accommodating and helpful.
When she came, she just got her drivers license but felt very quick comfortable driving in another country.
Always friendly and mature for her age.… read more
She helped teaching my kids German and was around when needed.
We all liked her and it was nice that she was part of the family for a while.
She is such a nice and polite person.
Her main responsibility was working with my children on their German language studies and Eszter did it very nice. My kids liked studying with her. She adjusted right away and spent a lot of time with my daughter, they go along very well… read more
After only a couple of days I really felt at home and I had a lot of fun spending time with the kids and practicing German with them. While Dylan is great to talk to, he likes to spend… read more
Where were very happy to have her with us.
it was a sad seeing her leave. The kids asked her when she will come back. I guess that says everything. We… read more
a fantastic bed routine with my daughter. She helped her with her daily homework and did with her and my son every day German language practice. She prepared for them some lunch meals when they returned from school and was great help to us. She became in "no… read more
She is a very nice and respectful person. To bad that she couldn't stay longer with us.
The kids did not want let her leave.
Sarah is very helpful and trustworthy. It was nice having her with us.
Thanks Sarah.
She helped them with their studies and language practice. She became in "no time" part of the family and when we gave her a ride to the airport my son wanted to hand… read more
