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100 %
Last replied
27 May 2025
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100.0 %
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Description
My name is Isabel.I'm an English teacher.I live with my boyfriend and our lovely daugther who is 6 years old.We live in a village in La Rioja in the north of Spain.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Babysitting and creative play
Interests
Technology
Farming
Movies & TV
Pets
Culture
LGBTQ
Events & social
Writing
Languages
Music
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Books
Art & design
Animals
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Dancing
Beach
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We will show the travellers the area, take them to visit some interesting places and explain to them as many cultural aspects as we can. Moreover,they can also learn some Spanish with us (depending on the time of the year they can even attend Spanish classes for free in the village).
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Help
When my daugther was born,I decided to start speaking in English to her, so that she could learn the language in a natural way. I have been doing it since then and she is making great progress. At the moment, she is very fluent in English and Spanish and she can speak both languages very well. However, I would like her to have as much contact with English as possible.That's why I'm looking for native speakers who can play with her and speak in English to her for a few hours every day while they stay with us. We have been doing this for a few years so far and it's been fantastic for her English development and for the rest of the family to meet amazing people and to learn a lot about other cultures.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentThis 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.
Accommodation
We have a bedroom with a bathroom in a small flat which is above our flat.They will be staying there.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Host ref number: 767712387189
Feedback (14)
27 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna Joy & Guy)
When I saw Anna-Joy’s profile on Workaway, I knew I had to contact her, cuase they sounded like a really good match for us and, when she accepted my invitation, we were really happy, cause we knew it was going to be an amazing experience. However, their stay with us, even though it was a bit short, it exceded our expectations and it couldn’t have… read more
(Excellent
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23 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Ophelia)
Hosting Ophelia in our house was a true gift for us. She arrived here during a hard time for our family and she was just amazing. Everbody that met her while she was staying with us, just loved her. I cannot thank her enough for everything that she did while she was here. She is really hard-working, responsible, respectful, supportive, super… read more
(Excellent
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23 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Ophelia) for host
I cannot recommend staying with this amazing family enough! This was my first workaway experience and it has been absolutely incredible. Isabel, José and Maria made me feel so welcome from the very beginning and treated me as a member of their family, including me in absolutely everything and making the effort to take me on countless trips and… read more
3 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Jade)
Jade is an amazing girl. She stayed with us for a few weeks between October and December last year and we loved having her in our house. She is really, really nice, sweet, responsible, hard-working, she has a heart of gold and she is super, super clean. She was very good at playing with our daughter, reading to her, doing crafts with her and… read more
(Excellent
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23 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Jade) for host
I had the most amazing first work away experience with this incredible family. I was made to feel like part of the family straight away and was included in everything ! María is clever and creative. I was in awe of her bilingualism. I enjoyed reading to her and was impressed by her reading skills. She had lots of energy and I enjoyed being able to… read more
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27 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna Joy & Guy)
When I saw Anna-Joy’s profile on Workaway, I knew I had to contact her, cuase they sounded like a really good match for us and, when she accepted my invitation, we were really happy, cause we knew it was going to be an amazing experience. However, their stay with us, even though it was a bit short, it exceded our expectations and it couldn’t have… read more
(Excellent)
23 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Ophelia)
Hosting Ophelia in our house was a true gift for us. She arrived here during a hard time for our family and she was just amazing. Everbody that met her while she was staying with us, just loved her. I cannot thank her enough for everything that she did while she was here. She is really hard-working, responsible, respectful, supportive, super… read more
(Excellent)
23 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Ophelia) for host
I cannot recommend staying with this amazing family enough! This was my first workaway experience and it has been absolutely incredible. Isabel, José and Maria made me feel so welcome from the very beginning and treated me as a member of their family, including me in absolutely everything and making the effort to take me on countless trips and… read more
3 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Jade)
Jade is an amazing girl. She stayed with us for a few weeks between October and December last year and we loved having her in our house. She is really, really nice, sweet, responsible, hard-working, she has a heart of gold and she is super, super clean. She was very good at playing with our daughter, reading to her, doing crafts with her and… read more
(Excellent)
23 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Jade) for host
I had the most amazing first work away experience with this incredible family. I was made to feel like part of the family straight away and was included in everything ! María is clever and creative. I was in awe of her bilingualism. I enjoyed reading to her and was impressed by her reading skills. She had lots of energy and I enjoyed being able to… read more
23 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Sabrina)
Sabrina stayed with us for 6 weeks a couple of months ago and we absolutely loved having her in our house. She is really good with children and she was amazing at playing with our daughter and interacting with her. In fact, our daughter felt very sad when she left and missed her a lot over the first few weeks after she left. She is also very… read more
(Excellent)
15 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Sabrina) for host
This was my first Workaway and I couldn’t have asked for a better family to host me. Isabel and Jose are some of the kindest people I’ve ever met. I stayed for 6 weeks but it felt like longer because I immediately felt like part of the family. Isabel is an English teacher and everyday she gave up her valuable lesson planning time to help me with… read more
18 Dec 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Kezia)
Kez arrived at our house when we were going through a very hard time and it was a gift to host her. She was very helpful and made our lives easier during a very difficult time. She is very nice and it was really interesting to talk to her about a lot of different topics. We learnt a lot about English and about plenty of other things with her and… read more
(Excellent)
17 Dec 2020
Left by Workawayer (Kezia) for host
I had such a wonderful time staying with this family! I was with them for about a month, but it feels like longer because from the beginning I felt like part of the family. They made such an effort to welcome me and make sure that I was comfortable and happy, I really appreciate it. Isabel is so generous and thoughtful, and, even though we… read more
19 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Cat & Adrian)
We feel extremely lucky, because we could host this wonderful family in our house for 3 weeks last month. We learnt a lot about New Zealand and we had an amazing time with them. Adrian knows a lot about many different subjects and it was very interesting to talk to him about their country, about history, about construction, etc. He even came to my… read more
(Excellent)
12 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Cat & Adrian) for host
We had a great time with this lovely family. It didn't really feel like work, but more like staying with friends. Our daughter had a fantastic time playing big sister to Maria and we loved chatting with Isabel and Jose. They were excellent hosts and showed us so much of the local area and culture. It was truly a special experience and we hope to… read more
19 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Jennifer & Joe)
We are really happy we decided to host this wonderful family in our house for 2 weeks last August. We had an awesome time with them. It was very interesting to talk to Jennifer and Joe about their country, their culture, their children's school and education and many other different topics. Also, Lucia and Giorgia were the most amazing playmates… read more
(Excellent)
9 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Jennifer & Joe) for host
This was more like a "PlayAway" experience. The "work" was our children playing with and speaking English to four-year-old Maria. They all got on very well and naturally. It was like one long play-date for the girls. Isabel and Jose were gracious and accommodating hosts. They made sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. They didn't… read more
17 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Millie) for host
I spent just under two months with this incredible family and it has been the experience of a lifetime! Isabel, Jose and María were so so so welcoming and from the moment I met them I knew I was going to have a great time. They were so accommodating with the delicious gluten free food they provided, it has made the food in England seem very boring… read more
3 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Millie)
Millie stayed almost 2 months with us and we were really happy to have her in our house. She is a wonderful girl and we loved getting to know her and talking to her. She was also amazing at playing with María and had great ideas about crafts and experiments that she could do with her. María and I learnt a lot of English with her and she even… read more
(Excellent)
3 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Claire)
Claire spent 3 months with us a few months ago and we really enjoyed having her in our house. She is the first Irish girl that we have hosted through Workaway and it was awesome to have someone from a country that I really love and that I have so many nice memories of. I feel very happy that she read a lot of Irish stories to María and that she… read more
(Excellent)
11 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Lucy) for host
It's so difficult to write a review that will truly summarise how great my time with the family was, but I'll try. I spent around 3 months with Isabel, Jose and María and it was an amazing experience that has changed my life and I am so grateful for everything. I couldn’t have stayed with a better family, they welcomed me straight away and made me… read more
7 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucy)
We feel extremely lucky that Lucy decided to come and stay with us. We couldn't have wished for a better match for our family. She is amazing with children and was awesome with our little girl María, who loved spending time and playing with her and would even say Lucy was her "big sister". She also managed to become part of our family very easily… read more
(Excellent)
18 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Mali)
We were very happy to host Mali for a month in our house. She was always really kind, helpful and respectful. She was very good with our daughter, María. They did lots of things together, lots of crafts, reading books, playing volleyball, etc. She is very creative and we loved learning about all her projects. Also, she took amazing pictures of our… read more
(Excellent)
28 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Mali) for host
I spent a month with Isabel, Jose and their beautiful daughter Maria in la rioja! It was an amazing experience: to view life in a small village, connect with a young child, and learn about Spanish culture. Maria is a brilliant soul. She is so smart it’s unbelievable how well she speaks English. If you come here, you will have no language barriers… read more
6 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Liza) for host
What an amazing and unforgettable 5 weeks we had with Isabel, Jose and Maria! This was our first workaway experience and I felt incredibly blessed to have found such kind and attentive hosts. Isabel's calm demeaner and experience as a host were very helpful and reassuring, as I was nervous about travelling alone with my daughter for the first… read more
20 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Liza)
We had the most amazing 5 weeks when Liza and Alexa stayed with us. It was a really interesting experience for all of us. With Liza, we learnt a lot about parenthood and home education, plants, birds, animals and vegan food. It was very enriching to have her in our house. Also, Alexa is very sweet and kind and we enjoyed very much watching her… read more
(Excellent)
26 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Hannah) for host
My experience with Isabel, Jose, and Maria was remarkable. They treated me like family the moment I arrived and were always so hospitable and friendly. My primary motivation for using Workaway was cultural exchange and I definitely received that through this family. On weekends, they would always plan different excursions to teach me about Spanish… read more
11 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah)
It was a really nice experience to have Hannah staying with us. She spent almost three months in our house and we did lots of things together. She was always very kind, helpful and respectful. She was very good at interacting with our daughter and at reading to her and she was always very patient. We wish her all the best for her future projects… read more
(Excellent)
25 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Gemma) for host
By the time I leave Pradejon at the start of March I will have spent 5 months living with Isabel, Jose and Maria and I couldn't have wished for a more wonderful, friendly and caring family to share that time with. The family have done everything possible to help me fit in, from dinners with extended family, to introducing me to younger people in… read more
16 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Clements2017)
When Steffi contacted me a few months ago about the possibility of them staying with us for a month, I wasn't sure it was a good idea, because we thought it could be hard to host a family travelling with two very young children. Nevertheless, it couldn't have been any better and that's why they've ended up staying with us for three months. Steffi… read more
(Excellent)
7 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Clements2017) for host
We had the most wonderful stay with Isabel, Jose and little Maria. We were meant to stay one month and ended up staying three as we were so happy with this lovely family! Isabel and Jose are kind, thoughtful and genuine people. They did everything possible to make our stay comfortable and we felt like we were all part of the family from the very… read more
29 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Jenny)
What can I say about Jenny? It was a great experience to have her here with us. We had an awesome time with her. She managed to become part of our family very easily, was always willing to participate in all the activities that we prepared for her and and never complained about anything. She is really kind, friendly, helpful and respectul and… read more
(Excellent)
28 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Jenny) for host
Wow...where should I start? This was my first WorkAway experience and it could not have been any better. This family is great. I spent three weeks with Isabel, Jose, and Maria and feel like I could've spent 3 years. They were so sweet and accommodating and made me feel like I was part of their family. On top of spending time with their precious… read more
