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29 Apr 2025
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I am an English teacher, My wife is also a teacher. we have 16 year old daughter only. We live in a very beautiful village surrounded by paddy fields, about 15km away from the international airport. A famous shrine is near our house. Thousands of people gather there
We like a lady or a female student, .A room, WIFI, and food are provided free, All are welcome but students and educated persons are preferred. Not much help is expected. Helping in the garden for an hour is enough.
we welcome you as a friend and a family member not as a helper. we like this experience, spending time witha foreigner discussing our cultures.
we have experienced living with foreigners as a few guests have visited us.
You do not need to pay any fee or charges.
we love this experience with foreigners that is why we want you
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Teaching
Gardening
Help around the house
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
learn local customs and traditions ,- we live in a village so we have a lot of traditions and different ways to cook. our wedding and funeral customs and rituals are also worth studying. visiting historical places can help you to learn our history which is more than 2500 years old.
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Help
Help my daughter to improve her Spoken English .
Help in the kitchen to prepare food.
Help to clean and sweep the house and garden .
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
a bed in a room with a door, toilet bathroom inside the house, three meals a day but no meat
What else ...
historical sights beaches srilanka is the most beautiful island in the Indian ocean full of natural beauty animals forests
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Host ref number: 885234583532
Feedback (15)
2 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Emma ) for host
I had a wonderful time staying with Nihal and his family, even though I was only there for a couple of days. I felt wholeheartedly welcome from the moment I arrived and enjoyed experiencing the culture from within! Kusum made some really lovely food, and I had the pleasure of helping her prepare a traditional dinner.
This was my first experience… read more
This was my first experience… read more
28 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Emma )
We were very fortunate to spend memorable time Emma. it was a very happy and unforgettable experience for us because she is such a good and active person . She is capable of taking any responsibility and completing any task given. Her language skill is very good so we face no difficulty in communicating with her. she stayed respecting our culture… read more
(Excellent
)
13 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Johanna )
Johanna spent only five days with us but that short time was enough for us to understand how good she is. She behaved according to our culture which is different from that of hers, As a qualified nurse, she was always ready to discuss and explain us about health and diseases. Every evening she helped Kusum in the kitchen to prepare dinner. she is… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Johanna ) for host
I spent 5 days with Nihal’s family.
It’s a peaceful home where everyone shows great hospitality and kindness.
I helped prepare meals with Kosum, his wife, who is a radiant and generous person. Nihal enjoys communicating and sharing the history of the country and its places. Nihal made an effort to organize activities for us; we took a taxi to… read more
It’s a peaceful home where everyone shows great hospitality and kindness.
I helped prepare meals with Kosum, his wife, who is a radiant and generous person. Nihal enjoys communicating and sharing the history of the country and its places. Nihal made an effort to organize activities for us; we took a taxi to… read more
30 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Beatrice)
Beatrice has a lot of good qualities which we appreciate very much. She is very active person who is always ready to do something. She sees the good side of the things ,never spent time being sullen. We still hear her laugh . I was a bit late when I went to pick her in our town because of the problem of the vehicle, I thought she would be in a bad… read more
(Excellent
)
24 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Beatrice) for host
I lived for one week with Nihal, Kusum and their lovely daughter Sithara and I just enjoyed to be surrounded by these caring persons which have so much compassion for their lifestyle and for each other. I am very grateful that I got the opportunity to be a part of this family.
The love and care I witnessed is something I will treasure as a sweet… read more
The love and care I witnessed is something I will treasure as a sweet… read more
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2 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Emma ) for host
I had a wonderful time staying with Nihal and his family, even though I was only there for a couple of days. I felt wholeheartedly welcome from the moment I arrived and enjoyed experiencing the culture from within! Kusum made some really lovely food, and I had the pleasure of helping her prepare a traditional dinner.
This was my first experience… read more
This was my first experience… read more
28 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Emma )
We were very fortunate to spend memorable time Emma. it was a very happy and unforgettable experience for us because she is such a good and active person . She is capable of taking any responsibility and completing any task given. Her language skill is very good so we face no difficulty in communicating with her. she stayed respecting our culture… read more
(Excellent)
13 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Johanna )
Johanna spent only five days with us but that short time was enough for us to understand how good she is. She behaved according to our culture which is different from that of hers, As a qualified nurse, she was always ready to discuss and explain us about health and diseases. Every evening she helped Kusum in the kitchen to prepare dinner. she is… read more
(Excellent)
7 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Johanna ) for host
I spent 5 days with Nihal’s family.
It’s a peaceful home where everyone shows great hospitality and kindness.
I helped prepare meals with Kosum, his wife, who is a radiant and generous person. Nihal enjoys communicating and sharing the history of the country and its places. Nihal made an effort to organize activities for us; we took a taxi to… read more
It’s a peaceful home where everyone shows great hospitality and kindness.
I helped prepare meals with Kosum, his wife, who is a radiant and generous person. Nihal enjoys communicating and sharing the history of the country and its places. Nihal made an effort to organize activities for us; we took a taxi to… read more
30 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Beatrice)
Beatrice has a lot of good qualities which we appreciate very much. She is very active person who is always ready to do something. She sees the good side of the things ,never spent time being sullen. We still hear her laugh . I was a bit late when I went to pick her in our town because of the problem of the vehicle, I thought she would be in a bad… read more
(Excellent)
24 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Beatrice) for host
I lived for one week with Nihal, Kusum and their lovely daughter Sithara and I just enjoyed to be surrounded by these caring persons which have so much compassion for their lifestyle and for each other. I am very grateful that I got the opportunity to be a part of this family.
The love and care I witnessed is something I will treasure as a sweet… read more
The love and care I witnessed is something I will treasure as a sweet… read more
8 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Miriam)
Miriam ,from Germany , spent five days with us but it was a very happy and unforgettable experience for us because she is such a good and active person .
Miriam is capable of taking any responsibility and completing any task given. Her language skill is very good . She can use English and German fluently.
especially she behaved well respecting… read more
Miriam is capable of taking any responsibility and completing any task given. Her language skill is very good . She can use English and German fluently.
especially she behaved well respecting… read more
(Excellent)
5 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Miriam) for host
I had THE best time at Nihal, Kusum and Sithara's place! It was the first stop of my two month Sri Lanka trip and I definitely wouldn't want to miss it. I stayed with the family for five nights and it was perfect to arrive in this new country. Nihal showed me the village where I was by far the only traveler. When I left the place and headed to… read more
8 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Chiara)
workaway is a wonderful platform where we meet wonderful people. Chiara is such a person who stayed with us. Though she was 18, when she came here ,she is capable of taking any responsibility and completing any task given. her language skill is excellent . She can use English and German fluently.
She behaved well respecting our culture and… read more
She behaved well respecting our culture and… read more
(Excellent)
3 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Chiara) for host
I stayed at their place for a week and had the best experience ever! I was even able to stay for two nights before going to the airport, which was easily accessible by tuk-tuk, making it very practical. But most importantly, they were super caring and understanding, treating me really well. I learned a lot about the culture and nature, and they… read more
8 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Giorgia)
Giorgia came to stay with us as the first guest from Italy and she could give a good impression on her herself and he motherland . Her English knowledge is vey good so we did not have any difficulties while communicating.
She respected our culture which is totally different from that of Europe.
She is a good listener and speaker. we discussed a… read more
She respected our culture which is totally different from that of Europe.
She is a good listener and speaker. we discussed a… read more
(Excellent)
6 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Giorgia) for host
I spent only few days with Nihal and his family,but I really enjoyed spending time with them. It was my first experience, but they really considered me a family's member.With Nihal we spoke about the culture,how it is the life in Sri Lanka and he brought me to see where they go to pray. Kusum was really nice,together we cooked and I enjoyed the… read more
18 Jul 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Grace)
Though Grace spent a few days with us, she proved that she is a very good guest. She behaved according to our culture which is different from that of hers, As a qualified nurse, she was always ready to discuss and explain us about health and diseases. Every evening she helped Kusum in the kitchen to prepare dinner. she is vey good at work in the… read more
(Very good)
17 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer (Grace) for host
Very hospitable hosts, wonderful to learn Sri Lankan cooking with Kusum and discuss cultural differences and Sri Lankan culture with Nihal.
The family stay on a beautiful plot of land, you can spend time watching local wildlife, which I enjoyed very much.
Not a lot to do in the area other than visit the temple and town, but a great homestay if… read more
The family stay on a beautiful plot of land, you can spend time watching local wildlife, which I enjoyed very much.
Not a lot to do in the area other than visit the temple and town, but a great homestay if… read more
27 Jun 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Mikayla Joy)
We were very lucky to have a chance to spend a week with Mikayla. Before her arrival she discussed with me and to know about the place and rules she has to follow. Since her arrival she was more like our family member than a guest.
Every evening ,she was in the kitchen with Kusum preparing food. She is a quick learner and always tried to know how… read more
Every evening ,she was in the kitchen with Kusum preparing food. She is a quick learner and always tried to know how… read more
(Excellent)
26 Jun 2024
Left by Workawayer (Mikayla Joy) for host
I just finished my week long stay with Nihal, Kusum and Sithara. My stay was such a good experience and their family was so welcoming!
One of my favourite parts of the stay was learning how to cook Sri Lankan food and helping Kusum in the kitchen. It was very special to cook delicious food from scratch, often using food grown on their property,… read more
One of my favourite parts of the stay was learning how to cook Sri Lankan food and helping Kusum in the kitchen. It was very special to cook delicious food from scratch, often using food grown on their property,… read more
15 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Emily) for host
I stayed a week with Nihal, Kusum and Sithara before travelling to the south of Sri Lanka. This was my first work-away and I didn’t know what to expect but I needn’t have worried. Nihal and Kusum took me in and treated me like family. It was honestly a wonderful experience and I’m so glad I chose to stay with them.
Set in a peaceful village,… read more
Set in a peaceful village,… read more
15 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Emily)
When Emily agreed to come and stayed with us , we were overjoyed because it was our first experience with a guest from the UK. Though I am an English teacher I am not a native speaker so I thought she would help me to improve my English and clear my doubts on certain grammar rules. She helped me more than I expected and we had very valuable talks… read more
(Excellent)
22 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Leopoldine)
Leopoldine came to our place on the 19th of January after a short period of knowing each other. As a result of her studying at Cambridge, her English Is very good so we had no problem in communicating with her and it improved our knowledge of English.
She is very friendly and out going with good manners. We never felt. a guest was with us because… read more
She is very friendly and out going with good manners. We never felt. a guest was with us because… read more
(Excellent)
21 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Leopoldine) for host
Nihal, Kusum, and Sithara are a wonderful family, and I had a fantastic time with them. Even though I could only stay for a few days they welcomed me into their home like I was their own daughter and took great care of me. Nihal took the time to show me his beautiful village and temple, and to teach me a lot about his culture, religion and share… read more
29 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Julie)
Julie came here on the 6 of July 2023 and stayed with us three weeks. She has very good manners and charming personality which won all our hearts. She not only respected our culture and traditions but also did her best to study it.
We had long discussions on various topics which paved the way for better understanding of our cultures. Every… read more
We had long discussions on various topics which paved the way for better understanding of our cultures. Every… read more
(Excellent)
29 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Julie) for host
I had a wonderful time with Nihal, Kusum and Sithara. They are truly beautiful people and they treated me with like a member of their family; I was really sad leaving them after three weeks. I could learn a lot about sinhala culture and language thanks to my discussions with Nihal. I cooked a lot of sinhala traditional food with Kusum, and I had… read more
19 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Cecilia Rosetta Anna)
Cecilia stayed with us for two weeks which passed just like two days She is very talkative so she can make any one talk She was with our relations and neighbours like a friend The most important thing is her understanding the difference in cultures She respected our culture which is totally strange to a European and always tried to live ,eat and… read more
(Excellent)
18 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Cecilia Rosetta Anna) for host
I had the chance to live with Kusum, Nihal and Sithara for two weeks. They are a super kind and lovely family. I could discover a lot about Sri Lanka and the general culture of the island thanks to the conversations with Nihal. And with Kusum I cooked so much typical food. She is one of the sweetest persons I met lately. I had therefore a super… read more
7 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Stina) for host
Words can not describe who lovely this family is.
I stayed with them for only two weeks but nevertheless I learned so much in Sri Lanka. They showed me how to live a simply lifestyle but being happy with it.
Kusum showed me how to cook her delicious traditional food, Sithara told me about the student life in Sri Lanka and I had really good talks… read more
I stayed with them for only two weeks but nevertheless I learned so much in Sri Lanka. They showed me how to live a simply lifestyle but being happy with it.
Kusum showed me how to cook her delicious traditional food, Sithara told me about the student life in Sri Lanka and I had really good talks… read more
2 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Stina)
Stina came to stay with us on 10th April 2022 and stayed for two weeks. She respect our culture which is different from hers and discussed with me to know it well. Though she is from Europe She behaved as if she came from Asia Where we live. Our neighbours also praised her . We did not need to prepare her special food as she ate our food and… read more
(Excellent)
3 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Erendira Itzel) for host
It is difficult to define what makes a house a home, but here, the kindness and the great hospitality of Kusum will make you feel at home. She will make sure that you taste traditional Sri Lankan food which is just delicious. She is a great cook and a very charming person to talk with. Sithara is a very charismatic and enthusiastic girl. I thank… read more
24 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Hanna)
Hanna stayed with us from 3 December to 16 December 2018, She was a friend and a daughter to my wife and me and a sister to my daughter. we discussed about our cultures and she helped me to understand her culture, she respected our culture and custom which are totally different to that of hers,
She dressed according to our culture and ate our… read more
She dressed according to our culture and ate our… read more
(Excellent)
20 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Hanna) for host
Dear Nihal, Kusum and Sithara:) Two weeks ago I set foot on the airplane having no clue what might expect me in the beautiful country of Sri Lanka however with a strong feeling in my heart that my journey would become a great experience I shall nerver forget. And so it was. Right from the beginning you told me that you would look after me like… read more
