Language exchange and experience the local food and culture in Antakya, Turkey

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  Description

  Hi,My name is Seyran. I am a teacher in Hatay/Türkiye. I am accustomed to live in large family. We like having guests, which is a part of our culture. We are a family of five. My husband,Ahmet is a teacher ,too and we have 2 daughters and one son, one of my daughters is on secondary school,the other one in primary school.I am very careful about education of my children. I want them to learn English because I think that will helpful for their future so it is very important for us , someone who are interested in coming and attending our family speak English with my children and spend time playing with them.
  We live in beautiful area of Hatay. It has a beautiful view, among trees. Our house is three km far away from the new city centre .We have a beautiful garden, with grape trees which under you can sit and sip your Turkish tea or Turkish coffee,you can also enjoy our large swing in the garden when you are free. Hatay is a very historical place. İf you're into history,I strongly recommend here.St.Pier church which is very important for Christianism in Hatay, The biggest archeological museum, is in Hatay. Mousque, Church and synagogue is near each other that is a symbol of peaceful life in Hatay.There are one thousand years old,long bazaar, the first illuminated street, kurtuluş street and historical mosque,Ulu mosque. There is also Harbiye waterfall which is accepted as the first waterfall by UNESCO. Mediterranean is twenty km far away,where you can swim in that hot summer days. Mediterranean coast is one of the most beautiful coats.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Teaching

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  When you attend our family,you will experience our delicious cultural foods( kibbe, lahmacun katıklı...)and desserts( künefe, irmik desserts...)
  You will feel solidarity in our community,we will learn about our culture and I am excited to learn about your culture and show many different people in different styles to my children.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  I would like you to play with my children, speak English. Speaking English and helping us to improve my children's English is the most important thing for us,after that we need your help for some housework,like collecting toys, or some gardening,like watering the flowers.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Turkish: Fluent
  Arabic: Intermediate
  English: Beginner

  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.
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  Accommodation

  You will have a bed in a container next to our house. So when you want to have sometime to have a rest , you will have your own place. We will eat meals together ( I hope you're not picky,but don't worry we may handle it)

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  What else ...

  Please take off your shoes when you enter the house or container 😉

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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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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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