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I am a single middle-aged man with 2 teen boys visiting periodically, experimenting with my newly built house interior and exterior design and off-grid technologies (but house is now connected to all services)
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art ProjectsLanguage practiceHelp with Eco ProjectsTeachingGardeningDIY and building projectsFarmstay helpBabysitting and creative playCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceHelp with Computers/ InternetCultural exchange and learning opportunities
learn lifestyle of Southern France, the French language (also English and some Slavic languages, Japanese exchange too), learn together with me decoration and gardening. And let's play tennis any free moment - the courts are just next door.
I offer language exchange as a language professional and enthusiast speaking English, French, Slavic languages (Ukrainian, Russian, Serbian, Croatian, Lithuanian) and Japanese which I am forgetting and need urgent practice J . There is also rich cultural exchange in our village including French with international experience, German, Russian, Chinese, Dutch, UK and other nationals (Greek, Japanese, etc.). Places to visit are Chateau de Foix (The Foix Castle), stunning caves like Grotte de Mas d’Azil, The Underground river Labouich… A horse riding school is just next door.Projects involving children
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Help
Help me fitting out my new house in a regional park Ariege-Pyrenees in Southern France, including interior design and gardening. I am also a language professional looking for various language exchange opportunities (European, Japanese). A bit of household help also appreciated.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Russian: Fluent
Ukrainian: Fluent
Lithuanian: Intermediate
Japanese: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
I am interested in improving my French, remembering my Japanese, and sharing my passion about English and the Slavic languagesAccommodation
a private room in a private house in a 1000-habitant village with convenience stores, restaurants and a pharmacy, a library, etc.
Foods in this pristine part of France are marvelous including homemade cheeses, home grown meats and poultry, local wines. All this is available in the village of stay.What else ...
Bicycle is available, there are concerts in the village or all amenities including a castle and a beautiful swimming pool and spa in Foix 09000 accessible by a 1-euro bus
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
fast ADSL wifi
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week