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23 Jun 2024
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Hi, I'm Francesca, I live in a little village in Salento, 9 km far from the Ionian sea. I live with my mum, Rosanna, and a crazy funny Jack Russel. Just next to our house there's my brother with his family (2 children, 9 and 11 y.o.). We are a big family, all my relatives live close to me and they do many activities you might like. I would like to improve my English, so I would prefer English-speaking workwayers. I've worked as a receptionist in a resort from 2013 to 2018, I work as an english teacher in secondary schools and I give private English lessons as well.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Teaching
Gardening
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Spending time with us will be a great experience. My mum is a tailor and can teach sewing and embroidering, she’s also good at cooking local and Italian dishes. We’ve got an allotment with olive trees and other plants, my relatives are farmers and you can experience olives, grapes and other vegetables harvesting if you like. I have a lot of friends, I love nature, going hiking, kayaking, doing T’ai Ji and spending time outdoors
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Help
You could help me speaking English with my students. My dog, Margot, needs to play and go out every day, she’s lovely. We’ve a garden too and your help would be appreciated. I love big families, we’ll make you feel at home.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
French: Intermediate
German: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
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Accommodation
You'll have your private room, you can have main meals with us.
What else ...
Salento is a wonderful land where you can relax, have fun, meet lovely people and enjoy nature and special traditions. There are beautiful beaches and a crystal sea just 10 minutes far from our place. If you prefer cliffs, you can get there in 20 minutes. You can get to the station in 20 minutes on foot. Gallipoli, Otranto and Lecce are just three of many wonderful places you can visit here; just google "Salento" to have an idea about it.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
there's a good internet connection at my place. Why don't work here and have a break in the countryside around or take a breath by the sea, just 10 mins far.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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I spent a beautiful month with Hannah. We shared a lot of experiences and she supported me a lot in some difficult moments. I live only with my mum, but a lot of friends and relatives visit us every day, so sometimes it can be annoying, but she never… read more
If you are looking to experience the warmth and culture of Southern Italy, look no further than here. Francesca and the family that surrounds her are friendly and delighted to give you their hospitality. From the moment I was picked up by her in her… read more
