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    We are a family of 5 (2 adults and 3 children - 2 boys of 16 and 20 y.o., and a girl of 18 y.o.). I am a web programmer (working at home) and my spouse is an administrative assistant for a taxlawyer. We also have 2 cats.

    We live in a house in the city of Sherbrooke, which is close to forests, parks, bike paths and multiple services nearby.

    We are looking for a trusted person to help in the house.

    We want to improve and learn English on a daily basis during games, activities and family meals. I do speak a bit well in English. My spouse understands and speaks pretty well also my children. I'm also learning Spanish so I would be happy to have a chance to pratice with someone.

    I also study naturopathy and practice yoga, meditation, martial art and dance (salsa, bachata, kizomba)


    *️️️️️*️️️️️*️️️️️ We accept shorts stays all year long (if we are available). *️️️️️*️️️️️*️️️️️

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

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

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    You will live in a Quebec family and enjoy the beautiful area of the Eastern Townships.

    If you wish, you will have the opportunity to learning French and participate to our family activities like :
    - picking berries
    - open-air movie theater
    - public swimming pools and beaches
    - camping in the area (in a tent)
    - traditionnal dancing (september to march only)
    - cycling and hiking (lots of mountains around)
    - visit family and friends outside the city

    - winter sports like : slides, skiing (cross-country and alpine), ice skating)
    - visit and eating at a sugar cabin (where the maple sugar is made) *️️️️️️️*️️️️️️️ only in march/april

  • Help

    Help

    - helping to learn English/Spanish/German
    - household help, laundry, cleaning
    - helping with cooking
    - exterior/interior painting
    - mowing the lawn

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Spanish: Intermediate
    German: 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

    Air-conditioning, high speed Wi-Fi
    Local bus stop at the corner of the street
    We most of the time cook healthy meals (mostly vegetarian).

    I will be able to pick you up at the Sherbrooke bus terminal when you arrive and drive you there for your return.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Sherbrooke is located 1h30 from Montreal and 2h30 from Quebec City. Possibility of using public transport (at your expense) to get around.

    The downtown and shopping malls are 8-15 minutes from the house by car. Maybe a bit more by bus.
    Around the city, there are hills / mountains for hiking, skiing or mountain biking (10min (Mont Bellevue) -25 min. (Mont Orford) - BROMONT (50 min.) The GRANBY Zoo (1h), beaches, 2 universities, bike trails, movie theaters and an open-air movie theater, lakes and rivers (swimming, canoeing). There are a few museums in Sherbrooke, but there are several in Montreal and in Quebec City. Sherbrooke is located near Magog, a pretty tourist town at 20 min.

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    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

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

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The image depicts a family of five posing for a photo on a mountain peak, with a breathtaking view of mountains and valleys in the background.
The image depicts a family of five posing in front of a waterfall, with the father wearing a blue Hawaiian shirt and the mother in a blue tank top, set against a rocky cliff backdrop.
The image depicts a family of five posing in front of a wooden sign featuring a log cabin-style roof and a sign that reads \"MAISON DU PARC\" with various animal statues.
The image depicts a family of four standing in shallow water, with a mountainous landscape and trees in the background, and a few people swimming in the distance.
The image depicts a group of people standing in front of a large body of water, with a small island visible in the background. The water is likely a lake or river.
A person is standing in front of a large body of water with their hands on their hips, looking out at the water. The background is a natural setting with trees and hills.
The image depicts a man and a child in a snowy forest, both holding cups, with the man wearing a black beanie and the child wearing a gray beanie.
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The image depicts a woman in a pink jacket holding an apple, surrounded by trees and people in a field, with a blue sky and white clouds in the background.
The image depicts a winter scene with children sledding on a snowy street, surrounded by houses and cars, with a Volkswagen car visible in the foreground.
The image depicts two children building an igloo in a snowy playground, with one child holding a bucket of snow and the other inside the igloo\'s entrance.
The image depicts a scenic mountain landscape with a cable car system, featuring multiple cars and poles, surrounded by trees and foliage in various shades of green and yellow.
The image depicts a man and woman standing in a pumpkin patch, each holding a pumpkin, with a field of pumpkins and a blue sky with clouds in the background.
The image depicts two young girls roasting marshmallows over a fire pit in a backyard, surrounded by chairs and a shed.

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