Join me in my village home with French instruction/small repairs in sunny SW France

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  Description

  Hi! I’m Tess from Columbus Ohio USA. I live over half the year in Neffies, a beautiful French village in the Occitanie. I am a English teacher, a cook and own a small rental property on the ground floor of my home.I am passionate about guests and meeting new people. I can accept couples or singles. Eclectic and a bit unconventional describes me, so I can get along with anyone who is open-minded and loves to learn. During high season, the apartment will not be available. I have a guest bedroom with a separate private bathroom (note: the washer/dryer is located in a separate room at the back of the guest bathroom). I own a small car but insurance allows only the driver and ONE passenger. If you don't have a car, I can take you sightseeing at least once a week and also take you to the grocery store and on other errands along with me. I can only have one passenger in my car.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  DIY and building projects

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Interests

  

  Fitness

  

  Politics / Social justice

  

  Events & social

  

  Culture

  

  Plant care

  

  Music

  

  Languages

  

  Cooking & food

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Books

  

  Nature

  

  Mountain

  

  Dancing

  

  Beach

  

  Hiking
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  I am extremely knowledgeable on the history of the region and very familiar with local flea and food markets. In short, I am an outstanding guide, full of ideas no matter your interests. I am a cook, so cooking together in my large, open kitchen is definitely something that can happen if you would like to learn about the cuisine of the Languedoc. I speak French level B2, enough to communicate. Improving is a big goal!

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  Help

  I am particularly interested in someone to tutor me in French. and/or small home repairs.
  I also need help with creating websites for my apartment and my teaching. housework cleaning

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  I am primarily interested in someone to tutor me in French. I also need small home repairs and painting and website construction. A combination of any of these would be AWESOME!
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  Accommodation

  Private, sunny bedroom with two single beds. Bedroom is on the second floor. Full bath with shower/tub on the first floor is for my guest. During low season, apartment will be available some of the time.

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  What else ...

  Neffies has three restaurants (Le Very Table, l'Escampette, Aux Amis) and a boulangerie, all 1 -2 blocks from my house. Guests are welcome to use my terraces including my roof terrace with stunning views. Ideal location to explore the region from beaches (30k) to many small villages that dot the landscape to towns & cities (Roujan 5k, Pezenas 11k Beziers 18k, Narbonne 58k). For breathtaking views, drive through the Parc de Haute Languedoc to the historic Cathedral town of Cleremont Hereault (20k). Neffies the Parc is actually which offers excellent hiking. Nearby Lac de Salagou (28k) is an Occitan jewel. Umbrella, mats and beach towels are available on request (no need to pack bulky stuff!). If you like brocantes (flea markets) and markets, I'm the person to know! I l always know the best ones. I look forward to hosting you in my village home in beautiful Neffies!

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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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  Can host digital nomads

  I work remotely myself. I have workspace available both in the apartment and the guest bedroom.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

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