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MY FAMILY
I am André, I am 33. My parents are Selma - 66, my mom and Zeze - 69, my father.
MY PARENTS
My father owns a farm in Jaguaraçú (30 km from Ipatinga). There he has a few cows, pigs and some plants. He is retired and he lives there with my mom. My mom loves to cook and show the Brazilian culture to foreigners.
ME
I am an English teacher and language school owner - BlueBanana. I have lived one year in Ireland and 3 months in Germany. I am a Bachelor of Tourism and a M.B.A. in International Business. I studied my Bachelor in Florianopolis/SC and my M.B.A. in Ipatinga.
A BIT ABOUT IPATINGA
Ipatinga is a lovely city with 250 thousand inhabitants. The region is known for its 'easy going' way of living. Many elder engineering are living here. The city has a good infrastructure and a low crime rate. The State of Minas Gerais is known for its cute accent, AMAZING food, fresh fruits and the best coffee of the whole universe (of all galaxy). I hate coffee though :)
THINGS TO DO
The neighborhood is calm and perfect for long walks. The night life is also really nice with plenty of options since typical Brazilian bars to fancy international restaurants. In Ipatinga you can find a lovely park where you can go for a walk or go bike riding.
At my father's farm you can also ride a horse or go for a walk. The nature is beautiful and you can also take some time to enjoy the landscape.
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
My mom and daddy do not smoke. Me either. My father drinks shit beers, maybe he does not know that other beers exist...
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: I CAN NOT HOST COUPLES, SORRY!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
If you stay with me you can learn Portuguese and get in contact with the real Brazilian culture. My father has a farm and foreigners love to go there and have a good time
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
I would like to learn new languages :) Help with the garden and some art projects would be nice too but I always talk to my guests before to see what they are willing to do. There is no problem if you have no abilities at all. Just come and have a nice time.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Portuguese: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
My main interest is to improve my French. I am also interested in learning Spanish. I speak English and is always good to practice it a bit more. So if you speak any of these languages definitely I would love to host you
Accommodation
You would stay in Ipatinga at my flat. You would have your own room, with your own wardrobe.
What else ...
You have to take a bus in Belo Horizonte to Ipatinga. As soon as you arrive in Ipatinga I can pick you up
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
I offer a very good and stable internet and a desk for my guests.
Can possibly accept pets
I accept pets. I just would like to be informed beforehand
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
As little as possible
Feedback (2)
Vero is a person who worth meeting. She is calm, patient, perfectionist (when she corrects my French), hard worker and easy going.… read more
Nous avons passe le week-end a la ferme, c etait genial. Immersion totale dans la nature et avec les animaux, tout ce… read more
Graças a ele, eu conheci melhor o Brasil, idioma, lugares, cultura... discussões muito interessantes, e atmosfera muito boa. Também foi muito bem recebida por sua agradável família.
Eu penso que o André é um bom hospedeiro, ele é muito atencioso e faz de tudo para você se sentir bem.… read more
Feedback
Vero is a person who worth meeting. She is calm, patient, perfectionist (when she corrects my French), hard worker and easy going.… read more
Nous avons passe le week-end a la ferme, c etait genial. Immersion totale dans la nature et avec les animaux, tout ce… read more
Graças a ele, eu conheci melhor o Brasil, idioma, lugares, cultura... discussões muito interessantes, e atmosfera muito boa. Também foi muito bem recebida por sua agradável família.
Eu penso que o André é um bom hospedeiro, ele é muito atencioso e faz de tudo para você se sentir bem.… read more
