Learn about sailing, teach our kids Italian and give a helping hand at home in Balatonudvari, Hungary

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  Description

  We are a family of 5 with a lovely cat,Carlos. All our life is about sailing,we have our sailing club at Lake Balaton where we provide summer camps and trainings. We spend winter and school period in Anzio,Italy. Our kids are sailing competitors, Naïa (18), Samson (13) and Tristan (11). we peovide them continous possibility to sail,that’s why we move to Italy for the winter period (lake Balaton is very cold in winter,and sailing is not possible). Me and my husband are running the sailing club which is very busy summer,meaning that we have no free time at all. We are looking for someone who could help around our small summer house, being present for our kids in the morning and evening, replacing us. (cleaning, watering flowers, feeding children and cats). During the day you can enjoy sailing in our club,our kids will be happy to teach you. 😉
  We live in a village (Balatonudvari) on the lake shore which is nice and lovely. Budapest is around 2 hrs by train, but there are many places to discover close to us as well (Tihany,Veszprem,Balatonfured,Keszthely etc)
  We are looking for someone who speaks English and Italian because our kids start Italian school in September.
  I am a French speaker, my husband (Arpi) speaks English,the kids communicate well in Englih and understands a little Italian. Naïa learns Spanish as well.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Teaching

  Gardening

  Animal Care

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Balaton is the biggest lake in Central Europe,the north side of the lake where we live is known as the cultural part. Balatonfured (10 minutes by train) has several museums and interesting expos,also thematic festivals all around summer. The Tihany peninsula which is 5 minutes from home has its wonderful abbey with a wonderful view on the lake. Veszprem is a lovely town close to us,center of concerts and festivals,it was the European Cultural Capital in 2023.
  My kids play music instruments: Naia-piano, Samson tenor horn, Tristan-trumpet.

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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 are looking for someone who can teach our kids Italian and giving a helping hand in the mornings and evenings at home. (if we are still in the sailing club,cooking some dinner for the kids and staying with them until we come home).
  Our two boys are very energetic and sporty,they like biking,skating. They also spend most of thei time in the sailing club,and you can learn sailing with them.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: Fluent
  Hungarian: Fluent
  Italian: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  Our kids will start school in Italy in September,and we need someone who can help them. We offer to introduce to Hungarian which is a very unic language.
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  Accommodation

  We have a small summer house which in under renovation. It has a big garden. We provide separate bedroom and shared bathroom.
  Regading food,we have no time to cook summer,we order food in our summer camps and you can have lunch there. Breakfast and dinner is at home.

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  What else ...

  If you feel like,you can also spend more time in the sailing club,learning about the boats and how a sailing club is managed. It is a good opportunity to discover also the nature’s role in sailing,observing the wind conditions and lake specific animals.

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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

  We have a big garden, we can provide water. We also have a fire place you can use for cooking.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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