Stay in Vigo, Spain and help me improve my English.

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23
Last activity
28/08/2019
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Description
I'm a Spanish guy interesting to learn english.

I don't smoke and I DON´T ACCEPT SMOKERS.

I'm animal lover, traveler adict who looking for improve my poor english.
If you know anothers skills like yoga or play guitar is welcome too.

I'm vegan but I don't have any problem if you eat meat animals, is your decision.

I'm a computer engineer and work for local government.

I have lots of friends with daily activity (sports, hiking, nightlife).
Type of help
Cooking / shopping
Help in the house
Language practice
Teaching
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You can learn acuatic sports. Practice Spanish with me and with my friends.
Help
I like to improve my poor English, I'm looking for someone for conversation (three hours a day, weekend free) and cook for both.
Languages spoken
Spanish, Galician, English
Accommodation
I live alone in a flat in the city center.

i'm vegan but you can cook for you wherever you want.

I offer a private room with private bathroom too and daily meals. I have speed wifi.

I love animals but I don't have any in home. I can accept small pet.

I only accept one person in the same time except if you have one child.

My house is in the town center of Vigo, with bars, restaurants, malls, gardens, 200 meters to the sea.

Vigo has a lot of beaches and mountains, Cies Islands its the most important tourism place.

My city it's perfect to practice water sports (surfing, kite surf, windsurf, sailing, diving), also hiking, climbing and horse riding. Also, two hours and half far, we have a ski resort for winters sports.
What else ...
You can stay in my home a few days or weeks. I practice Couchsurfing too (gato zurdo), @balta vigo

Free weekends to explore Galician and North of Portugal, hiking, severals sports and night life.

The available dates, all year 2019.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 3-4 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Feedback left by and about host (23)

03/05/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Andrea)

Andrea and her dog Issa, stayed 3 weeks in my home. She has an amazing english acent and cook well (even the milk rice with strawberries...hahaha).
She is mature, talk active, funny and polite.... same for her dog.
NIce time with a new friend. See you soon Andrea and Issa.

(Excellent )

16/03/2017

Left by Workawayer (Andrea) for host

Balta is amazing person. I stayed with him 3 weeks and I had a lots of fun. He is so friendly and funny person. He showed me Galicia, after this I can even said that I fall in love with this part of Spain. It beautiful place. We had daily routine like walking on a beach with a dog or hiking :) I hope that you wouldnt forget about my amazing milk… read more

(Excellent )

31/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Reut) for host

My lovely Balta. Time with you was incredible. You teach me so much and I miss already our conversations.
Balta was my first Workaway, and I'm so glad for that. Now we are good friends and for sure gonna meet soon. (;
DRIVE!

Thank you a lot,
KISSES

(Excellent )

23/08/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Reut)

Reut is an amazing girl, very good american accent, nice cook and excelent roommate. She is talk active, positive, organized, funny and responsable. I learned a lot of thinks from her. She is now a good friend. See you soon Reut.

(Excellent )

31/07/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Kayla)

Kayla stayed 9 days in my home.
She is punctual, clean, friendly, polite and easy going.
Kayla helped hard everyday with a permanent smile in her face.
She cooked amazing vegan foods everyday and taught me how to prepare vegan meals. Also she was an excellent English teacher so patience with me.
In our free time we enjoyed doing hikings, visiting… read more

(Excellent )

30/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Kayla) for host

I only stayed with Balta for 9 days, but it was one of the most amazing experiences I've had so far! He's such an awesome host and always making sure you're okay. He showed me all his favorite places and took me to the Cies islands which were very beautiful. Not only did he show me around, but we got to enter a beach volleyball tournament which… read more

(Excellent )

06/07/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Kiara )

Kiara is an excelent volunteer. Always taking the initiative, good worker, serious, polite, friendly and easy going. Her english acent it was easy for me. We shared almost two weeks doing hiking, beaching, talking.
100% recomended, I have a friend in South Africa.

(Excellent )

24/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (Kiara ) for host

I stayed with Balta for 12 days only, but it was one of the best experiences ever. I would hardly call it work. We spent time together, doing fun things, while having endless conversations and practising English. We went hiking several times and went to the beach. We also did a trip to the Cies Islands and went to Porto in the North of Portugal… read more

(Excellent )

15/03/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Madison)

Madison is an excelent person. Responsible, hardworking, friendly, mature and easy going girl.
She has a lot of skills, is a good cooker, yoga teacher, english teacher and good roomie.
She loves cook and her meals was amazing.
Thank you Madison for spend your time in Vigo. You have a friend here.

(Excellent )

06/03/2017

Left by Workawayer (Madison) for host

I stayed with Balta for 2 1/2 weeks and he was a great host. He introduced me to his friends, welcomed me into his home and took me on day trips around Galicia. We spent endless hours on the beach practicing yoga, chatting, exploring and enjoying meals together. He even arranged a fishing trip for me! Balta likes to spend a lot of time with his… read more

(Excellent )

24/02/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Ariel)

Ariel is a lovely girl.
Young but mature, very nice and very energetic. It was very easy to understand her american accent and she was correcting me at all times my mistakes.
We did lots of activities together, hiking, playing palas, beach volley. Lunch time was very easy, just chicken, her favorite meal.
Ariel went with me and my friends to… read more

(Excellent )

23/02/2017

Left by Workawayer (Ariel) for host

BEST WORKAWAY EXPERIENCE! I stayed at Balta's house for 3 weeks. I felt completely safe with Balta during the trip. He was like a second father to me. His friends were so nice and welcoming. We even explored Andorra together. During the day Balta worked, so I would teach his English for a few hours after work and we would have dinner together. He… read more

(Excellent )

18/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Natalia) for host

I stayed with Balta for one week. After the first 24 hours we were already friends. Balta is the best host I could ask for. He made sure I was comfortable, he is thoughtful, funny and energetic. Every day we did something or went somewhere - to the beach, hiking, to festivals in near by towns, etc. He was willing to help me find what I wanted… read more

(Excellent )

12/08/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Yuliya)

3 amazing weeks with Yuliya.
She is an excellent teacher. She prepared daily clases and gave me a lot of englis documentation. It was a pleasure to live with her, she is so polite, talkative and profesional. She speak spanish and can teach latin dance too.
We did a lot of activities outdoor with my friends.... beach, mountain, camping, dance.
I… read more

(Excellent )

05/06/2016

Left by Workawayer (Yuliya) for host

I had an absolutely amazing experience with Balta. I can't think of a better host than him. If you want to get to know Spanish-Galician culture, do not even hesitate to chose Balta as a host. He can show the BEST of it. His has awesome friends as well, I was very welcomed by them. You will definitely have fun times with them.

Balta is very… read more

(Excellent )

09/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Alanna) for host

Balta is a fantastic workaway host! He is very commited to improving his English, and does everything he can to make your stay comfortable and fun.

I tutored Balta for a few hours each day, but the class time and location was always flexible, so it didn't feel like hard work. He also taught me some Spanish during my stay, and is a great… read more

(Excellent )

17/07/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Alanna)

Alanna stayed one month in my home.
She is so profesional when she is working. Alanna taught me english, yoga and a little bit of how to play guitar too.
She is possitive, easy going, friendly, has a good heart and is so energetic person. She has a lot os skills and I felt very comfortable working with her.
We did a lot of thinks together and… read more

(Excellent )

20/05/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Emma)

Emma stayed 3 weeks in my house.
She is a easy going, polite and good cook.
Her english classes was so good for me.
We spent time with my friends too.
100% recommended.

(Excellent )

19/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (Emma) for host

Staying with Balta was great! He is very social and invites you to join him and his friends (who are awesome). Don't let him fool you, Balta's English is better than he says it is. It's an easy workaway job and Vigo is a fantastic city!

(Excellent )

20/04/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Barbara)

Barbara stayed a week in my home.
She is very professional and very responsible in their work, during the morning, she was preparing the day's tasks and cooking. She is very flexibe with the place and time of classes (at home, at the beach, at the bar). Besides, outside of work is a very nice, chatty and friendly girl.
We share good times… read more

(Excellent )

10/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Barbara) for host

I stayed at Balta's place for a week and it was a great experience. He was very flexible as far as the time and the place of the classes were concerned. Sometimes we had a class on the beach, sometimes at home, yet another time while sightseeing or over a beer in a bar:) Balta invited me every time he went out with his friends and he planned some… read more

(Excellent )

16/11/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Mette & Katrine)

Katrine and Mette stayed at home a few days. They are easy going, independent and friendly. They taught me english, cooked for me and we shared our experiences. Friendly with my friends too and good beach volley players.
They are a little bit shy but 100 % recommended.
Thank your for all
SKÅL ...;-)

(Excellent )

15/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (Mette & Katrine) for host

We stayed at Balta's for 4 days and it was an excellent experience. Balta is very friendly and did a lot to make us feel at home. The work is very easy and Balta is super flexible and it could be an English conversation during beachvolley or dinner. We also met his friends and he invited us to join whenever he went out. Vigo is a nice city and the… read more

(Excellent )

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