Language tutor, Kendo instructor and violin teacher in Corfu, Greece

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  Description

  Hey, I'm Spyros and I live in Corfu an island in western Greece.
  
  Currently stuck in Corfu, I'm hoping to find easy going people that can teach me the following:
  
  
  Foreign Languages are my hobby (half my degree was in the linguistic department), and I enjoy all aspects of language learning. Ideally I'm looking for a tutor in Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian, Japanese Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Icelandic.
  
  
  Kendo, I practiced that for a while when I was at uni and loved it but since I moved to Corfu I haven't done anything as there are no kendokas here, hoping to find someone to teach me the nessecary skills to pass 1st dan.
  
  
  Last but not least, I'm looking for someone that could teach me how to play the violin. Bought one , plus a teach yourself guide , but it doesn't seem to work:))
  
  
  I've practiced tai chi in the past and I have an interest in reiki, yoga and qigong so I'd like to meet people who can help me with these. The above stands of all forms of fitness training and martial arts so if you have a skill to teach I'd be very happy to hear from you.
  
  In return I offer accommodation, (private room) , share homemade organic meals and also Greek or English language practice (studied at a UK Uni).
  
  I work as a jeweller/antiques restorer, and I do quite a lot of work with gemstones so if you have an interest or ability in this field, I could share my knowledge with you.
  
  I have been a member of Couchsurfing for over a decade.
  
  Thanks for reading and I wish you all the best with your travels!

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Teaching

  Help around the house
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  You will have the opportunity to experience corfiot culture first hand, live in one of the most beautiful greek islands, practice languages. In in addition I'm a keen hiker, so while you're here you'll explore and see the best places that Corfu has to offer.

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  Help

  I work in the mornings, so training sessions will be in the afternoon,l. But everything is flexible, so we can work out a schedule that accommodates us both.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Greek: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  Swedish: Intermediate
  German: Beginner
  Italian: Beginner
  Japanese: Beginner
  Russian: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  Languages are my forte, so if you are a keen teacher I'd be very happy to hear from you.
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  Accommodation

  Private room in spacious flat at a quiet seaside area of Corfu city, next to a small forest and a beach (pictures attached). The flat rules are very simple: everybody cleans up their own mess, keeping the flat in a clean & quiet state.

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  What else ...

  Since my request involves teaching & learning, I prefer to host people who are interested in longer stays.

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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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  Can host digital nomads

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week