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Italian and Swiss family, based in Grancia (Switzerland).
I am an historian of art, Director of an art Gallery; my husband is a professor of philosophy at University of Lucerne
2 lovely children.
We use to spend holidays in Cefalù (Italy)
We offer:
Italian holidays childcare
board and lodging included
pocket money: 100 Euros a week
in Cefalù (Sicily) from 5th to 23rd August in a castle by the sea (bedroom with private bathroom), with a magnificent swimming pool.
In exchange, conversation in English with a girl (15 years old) and a boy (13 years old).
We are looking for a female university student, with references, interested in learning Italian language and culture and in practicing Italian.
About Palamara Villa
The architectural complex is an ancient settlement documented since the fourteenth century as a monastic nucleus of summer residence of the Dominican Fathers. Subsequently used as a farm and summer residence of the Palamara family, who acquired it in 1868.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Teaching
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Speaking with a philosophy university professor - but don't worry: you won't be examined! - who speaks perfect Italian (he also writes for the Corriere della Sera), belongig to a Sicilian family, and with an Italian art historian, Director of an Art Gallery, about philosophy, old Italian art history, local history and Italian culture in general, in a castle in front of the sea of Cefalù, will be a unique experience.
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Help
Teaching and conversation in English, expecially helping Beatrice in learning for her Cambridge Examination in English, helping Manfredy in improving his English and then just conversation in English with me and my husband.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Accommodation
Private bedroom with private bathroom in a breathtaking castle, with amazing swimming pool, in front of the sea in Cefalù (Sicily)
board and lodging included. She will eat what we eat and will eat together with us.
What else ...
Seaside:
You can easily reach (5 min. walking distance) the sea, when you stay with us in Cefalù.
Getting around:
The Villa is a few minutes drive from Cefalù, with its magnificent Norman Cathedral, a UNESCO heritage site; a half hour drive from Castelbuono, a wonderful little medieval town with the Castello dei Ventimiglia and its gastronomic refinements; close to the paths of the Madonie Park.
About Cefalù:
6 Top Things You Should Do In Cefalù, Sicily:
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
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