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Description
My name is Maresa and I live with my sister Luigina . I am 70 years old and my sister is 82. We are autonomous but we really would love to be helped in running the house. Only a fenale workawayer is accepeted.
I used to be an English teache so I would love to revise my English but I am also willing to teach Italian. I have been teaching Italian to English people who live in my village.
We used to run a counryhouse but at the moment we have only friends who come and stay with us , we need some help in cleaning and looking after the garden .
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Elderly Companionship
Gardening
Animal Care
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
As I used to be an English teacher I would love to practice some English but I would also be pleased to teach Italian,some Italian recipes and some insights of my region. I have had culltural exchanges in my life in the Uk and in the uSA and I am delighted to share my cultural experiences with young people.
The most important thing will be the beautiful panorama you will enjoy of our hills and mountains.
Help
I and my sister live in the countryside ;in the summer time we have friends who come and stay in a flat we rent below us.
We own a swimming pool for private use and we need help in looking after it. I will teach the use of the robot.
We also have a small vegetable garden to look after.
We have 4 cats , we feed them . They generally live outside.
The house is quite big and we need some help in cleaning it.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
I really like to practice my English and would love to tech Italian . I have had experience in teaching foreign people.
Accommodation
The house is big, we have three bedrpooms so the person will have her own bedroom , she will share the same bathroom with me and my sister. The house has a large living room , a kitchen and balconies .
I usually cook so you will be able to enjoy the italian food simple and authentic.
What else ...
The transport for Macerata the main town is a daily bus at 7.00 or 9.00 o'clock and for the way back at 1 pm or 6.p.m. Macerata is a University town quite interesting to visit for an open air theatre and historical monuments.
The seaside is 35 km. far but there is no transport. You can take the train in Macerata to reach Porto Civitanova.
Porto Civitanova is a lively seaside resort with several shops.
Loro Piceno is a small village with bars and a place called La Taverna which offers music in the open air in the summer time.
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
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
