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Practice English with us and our two children in the peace of a country villa in Portomaggiore, Italy

  • Last activity : 18 Jul 2025

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a very close-knit and welcoming family of four: Emanuela, Paolo, and two children: Pietro, 12, and Riccardo, 9.

    Emanuela is a freelance teacher, an expert in learning processes, and the founder
    Paolo works as a freelance organizer of tourism and cultural events.
    Our children are homeschoolers, so we decided to purchase a large house in the countryside where we can host Emanuela's Educational Empowerment Center and enjoy lots of activities together!
    We're not looking for workers for our company, but rather a woman who speaks good English and can share moments of linguistic and cultural exchange with us and our children so they can practice their language skills.
    My husband, Paolo, and I are freelancers and work from home, so we'll always be available. Childcare or housekeeping are not required.

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    Siamo una famiglia molto unita e accogliente di 4 persone, Emanuela, Paolo e due bambini: Pietro 12 anni e Riccardo 9 anni.

    Emanuela è insegnante libera professionista, esperta in processi di apprendimento
    Paolo lavora come organizzatore di eventi turistici e culturali libero professionista.
    I nostri figli sono homeschoolers, per questo abbiamo deciso di acquistare una grande casa in campagna dove poter ospitare il Centro di Potenziamento di Emanuela e fare tante attività in compagnia!
    Non cerchiamo lavoratori per la nostra azienda ma una ragazza che parli bene l'inglese e che possa condividere con noi e i nostri figli momenti di scambio linguistico e culturale per poter praticare la lingua.
    Io e mio marito Paolo siamo freelance e lavoriamo da casa, quindi saremo sempre presenti. Non è richiesto di accudire i bambini o la casa.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Interests

    Interests

    Culture
    Performing arts
    Languages
    Drawing & painting
    Cooking & food
    Vegetarian or vegan
    Self development
    History
    Art & design
    Yoga / Wellness
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
    Fitness
    Beach
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    If you decide to spend time with us you will be able to observe effective teaching tools and strategies based on the most recent neuroscientific studies applied to education. You will live in a joyful, homely and stimulating atmosphere. And you will be able to experience with our two children and our family by knowing our culture and our language. If you want you can join us for trips, sightseeing, visits to museums, exhibitions and shows in the area. In this case you will have to pay for your ticket or for the services of the bar, restaurant or other that you decide to buy for yourself.

    Se deciderai di trascorrere del tempo con noi potrai osservare strumenti e strategie di insegnamento efficaci basate sugli studi neuroscientifici più recenti applicati all'educazione. Vivrai in un'atmosfera gioiosa , casalinga e pacifica. Potrai fare esperienza con i nostri bambini e la nostra famiglia conoscendo la nostra cultura e la nostra lingua. Se vorrai potrai unirti a noi per gite, visite turistiche, visite a musei, mostre e spettacoli sul territorio. In questo caso dovrai provvedere tu al pagamento del tuo biglietto o dei servizi di bar, ristorante o altro che deciderai di comprare per te stesso.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    We seek help to teach our children the English language through specific lessons and simple daily life. Or alternatively help us with tasks in the garden or at home.

    Cerchiamo una ragazza con la quale praticare la lingua inglese insieme ai nostri due figli, Pietro e Riccardo.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    Italian: Fluent
    English: 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.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    A small and cozy private room in a separate wing of the house. Private bathroom shared with a maximum of one other guest. Guests are welcome to use the communal kitchen and cook their own meals. We are unable to cook for you, so you will need to be independent in this regard. However, we will provide food and a kitchen, which you can access at your leisure.
    We are vegetarians, but guests are welcome to cook whatever they like, as long as they maintain cleanliness and avoid unpleasant odors.
    We ask for cleanliness and hygiene. Smoking is prohibited in the house.

    Ample indoor and outdoor space. We have a large and welcoming 3,000-square-meter garden, which you can access whenever you like.
    We offer room and board (no payment) in exchange for 3-4 hours of volunteer work (consisting of language and cultural exchange) five days a week.

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    Piccola e accogliente stanza privata in un'ala autonoma della casa. Bagno privato condiviso al massimo con un altro ospite. Possibilità di utilizzare la cucina comune e cucinare il proprio cibo in modo autonomo. Non abbiamo possibilità di cucinare per te, dovrai quindi essere autonoma in questo, ma ti metteremo a disposizione cibo e cucina a cui potrai accedere liberamente negli orari che preferisci.
    Noi come famiglia siamo vegetariani ma gli ospiti potranno cucinare ciò che preferiscono a patto che non si diffondano odori troppo fastidiosi e si mantenga pulito.
    Chiediamo pulizia ed igiene. No fumo in casa.
    Ampi spazi sia interni che esterni. Abbiamo un grande e accogliente giardino di 3000mq a cui puoi accedere quando vuoi.
    Offriamo quindi vitto e alloggio (no pagamento) in cambio di 3/4 ore di volontariato (consistente in scambio linguistico e culturale) per 5 giorni a settimana.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We live in the countryside, in Portomaggiore (Ferrara), an area well-connected by train to the cities of Bologna (an hour), Ferrara (half an hour), and Ravenna. We can drive you to the station, saving you the hassle of walking or biking. We're also half an hour from the Adriatic Sea and 15 minutes from one of Europe's most important natural areas, the PO DELTA PARK with the famous COMACCHIO VALLEYS. Unique nature excursions by boat, on foot, and by bike are organized here.

    Viviamo in campagna, a Portomaggiore (Fe), in una zona abbastanza collegata con il treno , alle città di Bologna (un'ora) di Ferrara (mezz'ora) e di Ravenna. In stazione potremo accompagnarti noi in auto evitandoti il tragitto a piedi o in bicicletta. Siamo anche a mezz'ora dal mare Adriatico e a 15 minuti da una delle zone naturalistiche più importanti d'Europa, il PARCO DEL DELTA DEL PO con le famose VALLI DI COMACCHIO. Qui si organizzano gite naturalistiche uniche, in barca, a piedi e in bicicletta.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Per la connessione W-Fi si usa il router del proprio telefono

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Abbiamo un grande giardino con parcheggio privato

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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