Join me for a language exchange in Gent, Belgium

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  Description

  My name is Veerle, I am a single mom of two young adults and am living on the outskirts of Gent in Belgium. Starting end of Sep, both of the boys are starting college and will be leaving.
  Gent city center is 10 minutes by bike (bike can be provided). You can find more info about Gent here:
  When you stay at my house, you will have your own room and bathroom and access to the garden, which is rather wild-looking, but that is how I like it.
  Public transport is excellent in Belgium. There is a train station, bus and tram stops close by and you can choose to visit the coast, Brussels, Antwerp,...

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Hiking

  

  Languages

  

  Gardening

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Books

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Fitness

  

  Dancing

  

  Cycling
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Practicing English, French.
  I look forward to meeting different people, young and old, conversing, cooking and sharing meals together when mutually convenient

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  Help

  I will cook on most days, most often vegetarian, but this is not rigid. I might ask you for help with prepping food, groceries, cleaning, gardening. When I have time, I will work alongside you to clean and garden. If you have DIY skills, I might have some projects for you. I expect to need maximum 3 hours of your time daily, weekends free to explore. I speak French, English and Dutch, very basic Italian, I understand German.
  I prefer a minimum stay of two weeks; this is negotiable. Couples also welcome.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Dutch: Fluent
  French: Intermediate
  Italian: Beginner

  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

  Separate room with double bed. You will have your own bathroom. Access to the garden from your room.
  I will cook most nights - may ask for help with grocery shopping, food prep and cooking. Some nights might invite you to cook something yourself. If you want to have meals together, lovely. If you would rater have alone time, also fine.
  There is a drumkit in your room, so possibility to play the drums during the daytime, a piano and guitar (leftie) in the living room

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  What else ...

  Train station: 3 minutes walk
  Bus stop: 50m
  Tram stop: 10 minutes walk
  Bike to the city: 15 min
  Belgian coast: 50minutes by car
  Coast, Antwerp, Brussels: easily reachable by train
  When I perhaps go there myself on a weekend day, you can join me in the car

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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

  Digital nomads can plan their workday as they see fit. Hours for help are flexible - need not more than 3 hours per day, most likely 2 will suffice

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  

  Spike (4 years)

  We have a white cat named Spike. Like most cats, he likes to eat and sleep and is particular about who he allows to come near him. I may ask you to feed him mornings and/or evenings when I am away myself

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