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We live in the beautiful town of Jesi, near Ancona. I'm 56 and my wife is 49. We have a son, ten years old. I am an artist and lecturer whilst my wife work in a social welfare public service. We both love to cook healthy but tasty food, and enjoy having meals together. If you also like to cook, we will be glad to taste and learn your cuisine.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Babysitting and creative play
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Apart from seeing and sharing the lifestyle of an Italian family, you will be hosted right in a middle of an historical little town, in a rather ancient building. There is also the possibility to be involved in some research/art project.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We need you to help mainly with practicing English language with one of us, and our son who is ten years old.
Beyond that, we would need a little help with our son right before and after the school time.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
French: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
We are interested in improving our English language skills, and ready for a language exchange in case you want to learn Italian
Accommodation
Our flat is on the first floor of a XVI century building. Wifi connection.
What else ...
Jesi is in a very beautiful part of Italy, surrounded by hills (home of renowned wines). Almost on every hill there is a middle age castle surrounding a little village, always with a small ancient theater hidden somewhere. Our town is 25 km away from the sea and almost the same toward the mountains. There are a lot of things to see and do, and people around here are friendly. Last but not least, this is a region with a great culinary tradition.
A little more information
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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Very kind, always ready to help, and Silvestro loved her.
We will miss you, Lena!
Christiano and Giovanna are very helpful and thoughtful, always asking if everything was alright and not asking for too much. On the last day, Giovanna showed me a notebook with all the workawayers and photos with them. She said she doesn't travel so much… read more
She's a nice, pleasant, polite and clever person, with whom you can discuss topics of any kind. She was sweet with Silvestro, and he loved her. She also took part to Cristiano's art project with enthusiasm and commitment, and she helped him a lot.
We hope to see her again soon!
I've known people who didn't have a perfect experience with some families, but the family of Cristiano, Giovanna and Silvestro definitely wouldn't make anyone feel uncomfortable. They're very welcoming and helpful, I didn't speak Italian when I came and in a month and a half of living… read more
She is kind and always ready to help.
It has been a very pleasant time for all of us, and we will bring with us the musical motif of this month spent together: baby shark doo doo, baby shark doo doo…!
So thank you very much Luiza, we hope to see you again soon
Cristiano and Giovanna are really welcoming, I almost immediately felt at home, and Silvestro is so cute !
Jesi is a nice town with a beautiful old city center. And since they leave in the center, you can go almost everywhere by foot. You can also go to Ancona (the… read more
So we higly recommend you to every other workaway host!
Cristiano & Giovanna
This was my first workaway experience and it couldn't have been better! I spent five weeks in and around Jesi and felt like a real member of the family and Silvestros bigger sister =). During the week I brought Silvestro to the aslio and picked him up again. Life is so easy going with you!
They even took me with them for three… read more
She was a bit cautious at the beginning (at least this is what we felt!), but very soon she showed to be increasingly at ease and we had a good time together: she is mature, responsible and during her stay she has been always supportive and of great help.
Silvestro loved her… read more
I spend two incredible months with Giovanna (who is such an a great cooker), Cristiano and Silvestro.
Every time they make me feel like at home, Cristiano is amazing, a man who you can talk about anything.
I don't have words to express my gratitude for… read more
You are the most friendly family in Europe that I had ever met. You can’t image how grateful I am. Thanks for everything:)
I'm so blessed to stay with you, every single day I feel joyful and cheerful, such a wonderful experience for me!
I totally recommend u!!!!
There's no doubt that other… read more
