Help us with our four kids speaking in German in Armenia, Colombia

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  Description

  David and I (Johanna) are a marriage with four children. Emma (13), Otto (11), Anna (9) and Lotta (5). David and I where born here in Colombia and live in Armenia - Quindio, but have German, Colombian and American ancestors. Our kids are being raised as bilingual as possible, but here in Armenia no German school exists and it becomes hard to keep on speaking in German as they grow. That is a concern to us and we would like to find ways to keep them practicing.
  David is farmer and grows coffee and plantain. I am dedicated to home and kids.
  Rosa comes every day with patience and defication to help at home with cleaning, cooking and kids.
  We love to travel, make trips to sorroundings here, go out and search contact with nature, ride by mountain bike and have a good cup of coffee.
  A big issue to me is to try to keep kids as much as possible away from TV, internet, etc. Which is not easy...
  Our home is almost always full of kids as we live in a very nice condo where other little neighbors use to come and visit us. It can become kind of loud and chaotic here.
  We also have two cats and a Australian cattle dog.
  As Armenia and sorroundings is a very beautiful and has become quiet touristic, we often receive visit and enjoy showing people around.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  They would benefit by sharing time with us as a German-Colombian family and having enough time to visit a language course and to get to know this part of Colombia. We would take time to show the volunteer around, to share time and let him or her have time to explore by him- herself. Our home lies in the heart of Colombia’s coffee region which is very interesting for those who want to learn a little bit more about coffee culture.

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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

  We would like to have a person who helps us with our four kids at home, but the most important is speaking with them in German.
  We want the person to be active, to enjoy going out, showing books to the kids, making some arts, play sports, etc. With four kids of course it is very important that the volunteer enjoys kids, is patient and responsible.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  German: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  Hi! I lived in France during one year (Montpellier) and visited a language course. I have basic knowledge in French and would love to have the possibility to practice some French with somebody. My kids have basic knowledge of German. It would be great to have a German speaking person who dedicates some time in interacting in German with my kids.
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  Accommodation

  Volunteer would have a room for himself.

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  What else ...

  Visit Salento, Filandia, Cocora valley, coffee tours, horseback riding, etc.

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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

  We have decent internet connection which can become less fast in the afternoon when the kids come home from school.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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