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German or English language exchange, and daily life with a Costa Rican family in El Progreso, Drake Bay, Costa Rica

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    Hi, my name is Allan, I am a tour guide and expert in wildlife spotting. I have a small online tour operator that my sister, my brother and I run. We are a very close family. On the platform we are looking for language exchanges, help with everything related to SEO, organic marketing, and improvements to our website. We would also like the little ones in the house to learn languages, so we also accept people who want to fulfill that role.

    The language exchange option is directly with me, and the language teaching, and baby sitting would be with my nieces and my nephew. We prefer women for the children, and for language exchange can be both genders.

    Whoever chooses to babysit will be staying with my sister at her house, along with her children. The kids have a basic understanding of English, and we’re also excited for them to be exposed to other languages like French and German.

    If you choose to do a German-Spanish language exchange, you’ll be staying with me in my house in a separate room. I have internet, a shared bathroom, and everything you need to cook your meals. When I’m not home, feel free to help yourself.

    I’d love to go for walks and show you around while we practice the language. I’m not looking for formal lessons—just natural conversations to improve fluency.

    Oh, and just so you know, I’m a tour guide! Sometimes, I’ll be away for a few days, so you’ll have the house to yourself during those times. I’ll cover meals for five days a week, and the other two will be your free days. Of course, you’re still welcome to stay at my place on those days!


    Hola, mi nombre es Allan, soy guía turístico y experto en la observación de vida silvestre. Tengo un pequeño operador de tours en línea que manejamos mi hermana, mi hermano y yo. Somos una familia muy unida. En la plataforma buscamos intercambios de idiomas, ayuda con todo lo relacionado con SEO, marketing orgánico y mejoras en nuestro sitio web. También nos gustaría que los más pequeños de la casa aprendan idiomas, por lo que también aceptamos personas interesadas en cumplir ese rol.

    La opción de intercambio de idiomas es directamente conmigo, mientras que la enseñanza de idiomas y el cuidado de niños sería con mis sobrinas y mi sobrino. Preferimos mujeres para los niños, y para el intercambio de idiomas pueden ser ambos géneros.

    Quien elija ayudar con el cuidado de los niños se quedará en casa de mi hermana junto con sus hijos. Los niños tienen un conocimiento básico de inglés y nos gustaría que también estuvieran expuestos a otros idiomas como el francés y el alemán.

    Si prefieres hacer un intercambio de alemán por español, te quedarás en mi casa en una habitación independiente. Tengo internet, un baño compartido y todo lo necesario para que prepares tus comidas. Cuando no esté en casa, siéntete libre de acomodarte.

    Me encantaría salir a caminar y mostrarte lugares mientras practicamos el idioma. No busco clases formales, solo conversaciones naturales para mejorar mi fluidez.

    Ah, y por cierto, soy guía turístico. A veces tendré que salir por varios días, así que en esos momentos tendrás la casa para ti. Cubriré las comidas cinco días a la semana, y los otros dos serán libres. Por supuesto, puedes quedarte en mi casa también esos días.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Teaching
    Babysitting and creative play
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Interests

    Interests

    Languages
    Nature
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We live as a family (in several neighboring houses) and we are interested in showing our culture and what the daily life of a Costa Rican family is like.


    Vivimos en familia (en varias casas vecinas) estamos interesados en mostrar nuestra cultura y como es el día a día de una familia costarricense.

  • Help

    Help

    Language practicing. On the platform we are looking for language exchanges, help with everything related to SEO, organic marketing, and improvements to our website. We would also like the little ones in the house to learn languages, so we also accept people who want to fulfill that role.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    German: Intermediate
    French: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    Estoy interesado en practicar el alemán, inglés y aprender francés.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We do not ask volunteers to camp. They will have a place in the house.
    Our meals are pretty typical of a tico, rice, beans and protein.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Helpers can do whatever they like, swimming on the beach or hanging out on the property during their spare time.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    No tenemos ningún espacio en especial, pero hay internet, ya sería de ponerse cómodo en una silla y una mesa en la casa.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

Host ref number: 658271138376

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The image shows a man sitting in a chair with a baby on his lap. The man is wearing a white t-shirt and has short black hair.
The image depicts a man and a boy standing together, with the man's arm around the boy's shoulders. The boy is holding a stuffed animal.
The image depicts a family of three posing for a photo, with the mother on the left, the son in the middle, and the father on the right.
The image depicts two children sitting together in front of a wall, with the girl on the left and the boy on the right, both appearing to be siblings.
The image depicts a man on a boat, with a serene body of water and a mountainous landscape in the background, set against a bright and sunny day.

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