Language and cultural exchange in Tuscany, Italy

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  Description

  We are a family of three living in the countryside close to the town of Lucca. I started the workaway a few years ago when I needed help with my childre, but now they grew up (18 and 14 yo). Workaway can now be for cultural and language exchange (English, German and Spanish), and some help with housekeeping and gardening. We love music, sports, and pets (we have two cats and a dog)

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Teaching

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  We need a little help with children and housekeeping.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Italian: Fluent
  Spanish: 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.
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  Accommodation

  we can provide a private room

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  What else ...

  Lucca is famous for its Renaissance-era city walls that have remained intact while so many other Tuscan towns saw theirs destroyed in past centuries. Lucca is located on a plain at the foot of the Apuan Alps and is less than half an hour from the Tuscan coast.
  
  Most of the attractions in Lucca today show its ancient history: from the trace of the Roman amphiteater that can be seen in the shape of the Piazza dell'Anfiteatro to the archeological remains under the 12th century church of Saints Giovanni and Reparata (the first city cathedral, located just around the corner from the present-day cathedral of San Martino), to the various towers and villas from the 12th to 16th centuries.
  
  Extraordinarily, as the city grew and modernized, the walls that surrounded the old town were maintained which was not the case for many other cities in Tuscany, including Florence. As the walls lost their military importance, the top of the walls became a pedestrian promenade, today one of Lucca's main attractions. The area around the walls is well taken care of, with green grass and trees everywhere along the walls. They have in essence become a park that surrounds the city and blocks out more modern life. Here you can enjoy a bike ride around the entire perimeter.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  Hours expected

  25 hours maximum a week

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