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Help a family with their English in Barcelona, Spain

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24 Aug 2024
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We are a family from Barcelona.We would like to find a GIRL to spend time practising English with us. My daughter is 16 and my son is 11. They love English and they need to improve their English conversational skills with an English NATIVE speaker.
They love sports, dancing and singing, too. We have had several workawayers at home and it has been an exciting and beautiful experience. We would like to have new experiences and get to know people from other English speaking countries.
I am a teacher in a primary school so I can offer the workawayer the opportunity to know how the Spanish educational system works.
We love travelling and show our guests our beautiful city.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Silvia.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Teaching
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
From our own experience the cultural exchange so far has been amazing! We always try to show our workawayers the Catalan ans the Spanish culture while we learn about the workawayers culture, too.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
mainly: English language exchange
Languages
Languages spoken
Catalan: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
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.
Accommodation
We live in a flat with 3 bedrooms, living room, kitchen, 1 bathroom and a big terrace on the top. The volunteer would have her own bedroom with internet connection and television.
What else ...
We live just 20 minutes away from Barcelona centre. We live in a very beautiful and quite place with train-bus and metro connections.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
5 hours/day from Monday to Friday.

Host ref number: 348136498239

Feedback (10)

22 Jan 2024

Left by Workawayer (Madeline) for host

I can’t begin to describe how incredible my experience was as a Workawayer with this family! Everything the other reviews have said are true—they are such a welcoming, kind, and fun family and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to spend a few months living with them. Silvia and Santi always made sure that I had everything I need, and… read more

(Excellent )

22 Mar 2022

Left by Workawayer (Didi) for host

This experience was INCREDIBLE!
Silvia, Santi, Oihane and Yago are the most beautiful family on the inside and out.
I spent the past month (not enough time) living with this gorgeous family, and wish I had more time and didn't have to return home to Australia.
I loved every second of my experience and was so grateful for everything provided.
I… read more

(Excellent )

13 Jun 2021

Left by Workawayer (Mollie) for host

My time with Silvia,Santi,Oihane and Yago was amazing. They are the most kind and generous family, and made my time in Spain unforgettable. They are willing to help you with anything, and Silvia even spent time on her birthday calling the authorities to get me some advice when I had some issues related to covid-19!
I worked with them for about 6… read more

(Excellent )

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22 Jan 2024

Left by Workawayer (Madeline) for host

(Excellent)

22 Mar 2022

Left by Workawayer (Didi) for host

(Excellent)

13 Jun 2021

Left by Workawayer (Mollie) for host

(Excellent)

16 Mar 2020

Left by Workawayer (Jessica) for host

I stayed with this family from September to December last year and was so lucky to have them as my first Workaway! I was very nervous about living in a different Country for the first time and was not entirely sure what to expect. However from the beginning right through to the end of my stay, Silvia and Santi always made me feel comfortable in… read more

(Excellent)

19 Aug 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Amy)

With Amy and Mackenzie we had a new and exciting experience! My kids had a great time and they played together for hours and hours. I had really interesting conversations with Amy, too!
They are very nice people and we hope to be in touch with them in the future.

(Excellent)

6 Jul 2019

Left by Workawayer (Amy) for host

Being asked to leave feedback for Silvia, Santi, Oihane, and Yago is like being asked to leave feedback for your family or good friends. Because that is what this family of four became to my 13-year-old daughter, MacKenzie, and me during our month-long stay: our Spanish family and good friends. I feel incredibly fortunate that Silvia responded to… read more

(Excellent)

18 Aug 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa Marie)

Lisa has been a wonderful workawayer! Nice, polite, funny and very patient and careful with my children!!!!
It’s been a great experience!

(Excellent)

1 Jul 2019

Left by Workawayer (Lisa Marie) for host

As a first time "Workawayer",I was unsure what to expect from my experience. When I connected with Silvia on the platform, she was instantly welcoming. This welcoming energy was only the beginning of what I can only describe as a once in a life time experience. Silvia, her hatband Santi and their beautiful children Oihaine an Yago welcomed me at… read more the airport and for the next month I was part of their family.

My room perfect and so comfortable. They provided me with everything I ever needed and more and even bought me my favorite food items. Their home was so family orientated as we sat each night around the table eating delicious and authentic meals. Santi and Silvia prepared family meals each night and this experience was one of my highlights. I loved sitting around the table and interacting with them. I observed their culture, likes and ways of living. It was something that can never be replicated, this was so natural and something that I shall be forever grateful for experiencing.

I was with the Kids Monday to Friday and had my weekends free to explore. I had enough time off during the day to partake in different actives in the local area.I had the best of both worlds really; more than enough time to myself while also having plenty of interaction with the family. Their town is super safe and has all the amenities you could want! In total I would say that Silvia is super fair and extremely accommodating. She is very supportive and will guide you in how to give your best to the kids. She will become a great friend to you. Santi is one of the most kind hearted people I have ever met. Even though he does not speak English, he was always looking out for me and making sure I had everything I needed. He made me feel so at home and relaxed.

I had the absolute pleasure of playing and learning with Oihane and Yago. When I say pleasure, I cannot emphasize this enough. The kids are just a delight to be around and made each day a memorable experience for me. When I was with Yago we played so many games. He was always ready to have fun and loved introducing me to his many likes such as Pokemon, basketball and Go Fish :)
Oihane, with her multitude of talents, became one of my closest companions in Barcelona. She is wise beyond her years and forever looking for her next creative project. We did art and crafts, dancing, reading and played a lot of games also. She minded me more than I minded her :)
I feel that I really bonded with the kids and,and as cliche as it sounds, I truly mean that I learned more from them then they did from me. They are not only great kids but also possess the most beautiful souls.

I CANNOT recommend Silvia and her family more to anyone! Whether you are very outgoing, or shy but friendly, you will belong with this family. They are extremely flexible, considerate, caring, generous and kind. If you chose to stay with them, I can guarantee you a safe space where you will grow as a person and build a relationship with their family that will last far beyond your time in Barcelona.

So if you are even considering a Workaway in Barcelona, this family should be top of your list!!!

(Excellent)

1 Jan 2018

Left by Workawayer (Ellie) for host

Absolutely loved! As a first workaway experience, this family made the transition so smooth and easy. I quickly slipped into their family and was accepted immediately. On day one, the whole family picked me up from the airport with a sign. The schedule was straight forward and flexible, yet the experiences were varied and dynamic. In my… read more

(Excellent)

27 Dec 2016

Left by Workawayer (Ariel) for host

What a beautiful family! Silvia and Santi were so accommodating and wonderful, and Oihani and Yago are truly awesome kids. I had a great time hanging out with all of them and helping with their English, and getting help on my Spanish in return!

I really hope our paths will cross again either in Barcelona or elsewhere!

(Excellent)

9 Aug 2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Noel)

Thanks Noel for these beautiful words!You made me cry! For us it's been a great pleasure to meet such an incredible woman.You are already part of my family ;a daughter,a confidant,a sister....A FRIEND!!!!! We love you!!!!!
(Thanks workaway for promoting these exchanges that give us the opportunity to meet incredible people)

(Excellent)

8 Aug 2015

Left by Workawayer (Noel) for host

This was my first work away experience and I can't imagine having it any other way. This family made me feel at home immediately with such genuine warmth and generosity. After living with them for almost 7 months, I have left with 4 new family members <3 They absolutely respect your time and space and are always there to help with any unfamiliar… read more

(Excellent)

9 Aug 2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Katie)

Thanks Katie for sharing your experience with us.It's been a great pleasure to meet you.xx

(Excellent)

22 Sep 2014

Left by Workawayer (Katie) for host

This being my first work away experience, I felt anxious and nerve-wracked before arriving. However, from the moment they yelled my name out in the airport terminal I knew, these were my people and they have been ever since. Silvia and Santí are both kind, welcoming, and generous in every way I could have ever imagined, Oihane is bright and… read more

(Excellent)

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Help a family with their English in Barcelona, Spain

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