Become part of a local family home for English language exchange in Balıkesir, Turkey

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  Description

  Welcome to Our Family in Bandırma, Türkiye
  
  We are a friendly family of four living by the Sea of Marmara. I (Tansel) work as an engineer for the municipality, my wife is the heart of our home and an amazing cook, and we have two daughters — aged 13 and 5 — who bring lots of energy and joy.
  
  We’d love to host Workawayers who can spend 2–3 hours a day with our children, helping them improve their English through play, conversation, and fun activities.
  
  Bandırma is a lively coastal city with beautiful nature, local markets, and easy access to Istanbul. You’ll experience true Turkish hospitality, share delicious home-cooked meals, and have time to explore our vibrant region.
  
  Come as a guest — leave as family!

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Teaching

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house
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  Interests

  

  Technology

  

  Sustainability

  

  Charity work

  

  Culture

  

  Photography

  

  Languages

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Books

  

  Art & design

  

  Team sports

  

  Nature

  

  Hiking

  

  Cycling

  

  Camping

  

  Beach
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We believe in making our home a place where you feel like part of the family. We'd love to share our evenings with you, perhaps cooking and enjoying meals together, where you can learn about traditional Turkish cuisine from my wife, who is an excellent cook. We often take weekend trips to explore the beautiful nature around our city, and you'd be welcome to join us. We could also visit local markets and community events, giving you a real taste of local life and culture.

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  Help

  What You’ll Be Doing
  Your main role will be spending 2–3 hours a day with our two daughters (ages 12 and 4), helping them practice and improve their English through games, stories, crafts, and conversation. No formal teaching experience needed — just patience, creativity, and a friendly attitude.
  
  Working Together & Sharing Skills
  We enjoy doing activities as a family — cooking, gardening, visiting local markets, or exploring nearby sights. You’re welcome to join in and share your own skills, whether it’s cooking dishes from your country, teaching a hobby, or helping us learn something new.
  
  What We Offer
  In return, you’ll enjoy home-cooked meals, cultural exchange, and time to explore the beautiful Bandırma area.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Intermediate

  This 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.
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  Accommodation

  .In the room of the house with TV you will have a double sofa bed for your stay.you live stay alone this room.

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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?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

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