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Come, let's exchange our languages and enjoy a cosy host, beautiful places inside and outside of Quito, Ecuador

Ecuador
Last activity : 6 Dec 2024

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Hello everyone! I am Guissel,
My house has a kitchen, two bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a living room.
In front of my house, there is a park with tennis and basketball courts, a soccer field and a skating rink.
On the weekends, I usually leave Quito to go for walks, try different foods or visit different cities. Every weekend, I have different activities focused on sports and tourism. The workawayer is welcome to join my plans if they wish.
I have my own business, and have a home office.
I am looking for native English speakers who can help me and my family learn English.

I can offer my time and drive you to visit tourist places in Quito during the week, or outside of Quito on weekends. I live in the northern part of Quito, close to: Condado shopping mall (9 minutes), Mitad del Mundo - Middle of the World City (25 minutes), Quito bus station - Carcelen (5 minutes), Mariscal Sucre Quito International airport (35 minutes)
We would love to welcome you into our family and meet our friends as well.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Teaching
Gardening
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I can offer my time and my car to visit tourist places into Quito or outside on weekends. I live in the North Of Quito near to: Mall condado shopping (9 minutes), City Middle of the World (25 minutes), Bus Station Quito (5 minutes), Airport International Mariscal Sucre (35 minutes)
We would love to welcome you into our family / friends
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
I would like to practise English 3 hours a day, either in the morning or at night. After that, we can practise Spanish.
I prefer people who are patient and enthusiastic.
Languages spoken
Spanish: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Accommodation
You will have a private room and bathroom. The other areas, such as the kitchen, living room etc, will be shared.
Food is not included, but you are welcome to make use of the kitchen to cook and store your food.
What else ...
Please respect that smoking and alcohol are not permitted in the house.
From my house, you can visit other cities such as Cayambe (snowy mountains), Otavalo ( handicrafts), Ibarra (sweets) etc.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One

Host ref number: 376114437824

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25 Aug 2024

Left by host for Workawayer (Kathryn)

Kathryn is a great person, organized, patient and so brave to decide to enjoy the life traveling around the world.
My family and I had the opportunity to practice English with a high level and also taste Sukiyaki (a Japanese dish) who was prepared by Kathryn with the main ingredient "love".
I wish all the best in her next adventures.

(Excellent )

22 Aug 2024

Left by Workawayer (Kathryn) for host

I had the privilege of staying with Guissel and her family.
Her home and my accommodations: G's place is a beautiful 2 level townhome with 2.5 baths and I had a spacious and sunny private room. I also had a private bathroom next door to my bedroom. There is a huge rooftop balcony, as well as another veranda through the sliding doors next to the… read more kitchen and dining room. The home is tastefully decorated and very spacious. On her floor, there are only 2 apartments, and the other one belongs to her sister and her family. So it feels like a giant house with only a door between the 2 spaces. It was safe and I felt very comfortable. You can cook your own meals in the kitchen with a gas stove and a full refrigerator. Just outside the apartment, you have a bakery next door on the left and a produce store (fruits and vegetables) to your right. The larger grocery store, supermaxi is about a 20 minute walk away.

The work: teaching Guissel English occurs in the evenings for the more formal one on one sessions as she works during the day and is currently taking an English course in the early mornings. She is very busy. We also have informal conversations as you interact with Guissel here and there either when you have a question for her, or running into each other in the kitchen or hallway, and sending text to each other via WhatsApp. As Guissel is only asking for 2 hours in the evenings since she is busy from 7am onward, the rest of your work hours are to find opportunities to teach the family English. Those are less formal, but no less important. The entire family are eager and enthusiastic about learning English as well as learning about your background and culture, whatever you would like to share with them. They in turn, are happy to share their culture and family history. Thereby, the informal conversations play out this way; from sharing. It's important to encourage them to speak English and not only rely on translation through each others' phones. Some times you require the translation, but it is a good idea to ask them to repeat the English version after you help them construct the question or sentence. As much as they want to learn English, it is easy for anyone to fall back to their native tongue. You just need to encourage/push them a little.

Besides the home, my accommodations, the work involved, I would like to share what really made this workaway so special. Guissel and her family are super kind, generous, patient, giving, supportive and warmhearted. I was made to feel completely welcomed and soon a part of their family, actually, from the first few seconds I felt they welcomed me into their family. They were also all so eager to ensure I wasn't bored, had a chance to see the highlights of Quito, offering to take me on an outing Sunday when everyone had the day off, welcoming me to join in daily activities each member of the family do; such as going to the gym with Guissel, helping myself to a yoga mat in the room, going for an early brisk walk with the sister, her husband and their dog around 5:40am-they drive 10 minutes to an old airport now turned into a beautiful park/green space, and a lot of people are out there walking (some with dogs), jogging, running, and bicycling), and joining the mother who goes across the street to a recreational center and exercises with some friends for an hour from 7-8am daily. I went to do some deliveries with the sister, their mother and G's nephew. These are products that Guissel's company handles. In those outings, the sister would point out different parts of the city for me, and it gives you another chance to help them with their English. After completing the deliveries another day, the family drove me to Quito's city center and historical center. We parked and walked around for a while, and they treated me to Espumilla (a loved local dessert that looks like ice cream, but it is not, made from whipped eggs and guava, known as guayaba in Ecuador). On Sunday, Guissel had an urgent delivery for a client, and she invited me to join her for company and another chance for us to have conversation in the car in English. After the deliver was complete, she took me to a town in a valley called Santa Ana de Nayon. It reminded me of Banos, but not as upscale as Banos. It was wonderful that it was only a 10 minute drive away and all of a sudden we were in a completely different area. The temperature in Nayon is about 2-3 degrees higher, and it was a sunny day, but it is a dry heat there, no humidity, so I was in my happy place. The streets were lined with beautiful flower shops, other stores and a lot of restaurants. It was not expensive there at all. There was even a festival going on with people dressed in costumes and dancing throughout the streets. It was so lively and fun. I loved it there and was so glad G took me out that morning.

In conclusion, if you have the opportunity to have this family host you, grab it. They are such a wonderful and beautiful family. So caring, kind and generous! They even gifted me with an Ecuadorian shawl.

When I visit Ecuador again, I will definitely be in touch with Guissel and will make plans to see the family.
Thank you Guissel, Olga, Soledad, Bernaby and Franko. Also a shout out to Henry and his mom, the neighbours and amazing bakery owners, and to the others I met: Raquel (G's niece), Jahir and Viki (Bernaby's nephew and niece). It was wonderful and my honour to meet all of you!

Muchas gracias por todo!!! 🧡
Kathryn (Kate)

(Excellent )

14 Feb 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Nikolas)

Nikolas is a wonderful and gentleman guy. He Is very organized and independent.

(Excellent )

9 Feb 2023

Left by Workawayer (Nikolas) for host

If you want to be a part of family this is the right for you. Guiselle is such a kind person with such a nice family. I really enjoyed the days at her place. You have enough free time to go to Otavalo or into the central of Quito but you can also have interesting conversations with her and her family. Luckily her niece and her nephew where in a… read more

(Excellent )

7 May 2022

Left by Workawayer (Nicholas) for host

My time with Guissel and her family was unfortunately cut short, as I suspected I was COVID positive, and didn't wish to pass this onto Guissel or any of her family. Despite only spending a few days with Guissel and her family, I had an incredible first workaway experience, Guissel is so kind, considerate and warm; I felt so comfortable and happy… read more

(Excellent )

6 May 2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Nicholas)

Nicholas es una persona amable, colaboradora y con buenas vibras.

(Excellent )

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25 Aug 2024

Left by host for Workawayer (Kathryn)

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22 Aug 2024

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14 Feb 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Nikolas)

Nikolas is a wonderful and gentleman guy. He Is very organized and independent.

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9 Feb 2023

Left by Workawayer (Nikolas) for host

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7 May 2022

Left by Workawayer (Nicholas) for host

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6 May 2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Nicholas)

Nicholas es una persona amable, colaboradora y con buenas vibras.

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29 Oct 2021

Left by Workawayer (Christelle) for host

Due to both of our schedules, my stay with Guissel and her veeeeeeery lovely family was too short! I arrived there needing warmth and human contact and that’s exactly what I got! Everybody was super welcoming, eager to learn/ practice their English and very generous.
I really enjoyed the great kindness of this family, the comfort of their house… read more

(Excellent)

5 Sep 2021

Left by Workawayer (Makela) for host

I enjoyed my time with Guissel and her family. Everyone was welcoming and helpful during my stay. Guissel is an amazing host. She makes her volunteers feel like family and encourages them to travel around Ecuador. If you are unsure where to go in Ecuador or not sure how to get around, then Guissel is the best person to ask. I would recommend this… read more

(Excellent)

22 Jun 2021

Left by Workawayer (Greshi) for host

Hi Guiss,
It was my first workaway experience. I was really happy that I chose Guiss’s place. her whole family, her mom, sisters, nephew and nieces are very friendly. I had opportunities to visit some places with her family. It was fabulous. She’s very flexible and helpful. Very confident person. I don’t think I’d have survived in Ecuador without… read more

(Excellent)

21 Jun 2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Greshi)

She is a patient, collaborative, helpful person and has very good vibes

(Very good)

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