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Become part of our family and help us improve our English in the Basque country, Spain

Spain
Last activity : 26 Jun 2026

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26 May 2026
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Hi! We are a Basque family of four …plus one; mum, dad, two teenagers (20 and 17 years old) and Mendi, our dog. My husband and I are both teachers (economics and maths). We all like sports and hanging out with our friends. We also like travelling. We would like to improve our english with you!

We live in Arrigorriaga which is a medium size village near Bilbao. Arrigorriaga is very well conected to Bilbao and you can go by train in 13 minutes. Our town is surrounded by mountains and you can have nice walks around here. We are also very close to the sea, and there are very good places to go surfing around here. In fact we sometimes go to spend the weekend to Mundaka which is a little wonderfull village in the coast of Bizkaia with a famous left wave. You will be welcomed to come with us!
Types of help and learning opportunities

Language practice

Teaching

Light gardening

Animal Care

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Help around the house

Light maintenance

House & pet sitting
Interests

Books

Languages

Animals

Van life

Sustainability

Events & social

Mountain

Yoga / Wellness

Hiking

Beach

Nature

Water sports

Cycling

Team sports

Outdoor activities
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

We are a cheerful Basque family. You will have the oportunity to enjoy our sourrundings and feel as part of our family.
Help

On the one hand we would like to improve our english. You can teach us playing, having some classes, watching TV, having a walk ... On the other hand, we would like you to be one member of our family and so, you will help in our house as everybody does: cooking, taking care of the dog, cleaning your room…
Languages spoken

English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Basque: Fluent
French: Fluent
Accommodation

We live in a quite big house of three floors and a garden. You will have your own space in the downstairs floor with your own bathroom and acces to the garden. There is a second kitchen in this floor (in case you want to have any meal by your own). You will have acces to the internet.
What else ...

Our village is very well conected by train. You can move to the centre of Bilbao in 20minutes. There are a lot of places to visit and things to do around here.

We would like to find a responsible girl or boy who speaks english fluently, active and no-smoker.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?

One
My animals / pets

Mendi

Host ref number: 923927235385

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Feedback (3)

26 Jun 2026

Left by Workawayer (Lune) for host

I really enjoyed my stay with the family!! This was my first Workaway experience and it was a pleasure to have a peek into the family life, joining as a member more, sharing meals together and English classes with Haizea. I appreciate your openness, curiousity and great positivity. I hadn't lived with my (or a) family since almost 10 years and it … read more

(Excellent )

25 Jun 2026

Left by host for Workawayer (Lune)

We had Lune teaching English at our home, and it was a great experience. She's very patient, explains things clearly, and speaks excellent English and Spanish. Highly recommend her if you want lessons that feel natural and supportive.

(Excellent )

11 Dec 2019

Left by Workawayer (Jacob) for host

My time with Eider and her family was fantastic. From the moment I arrived they made me feel exceptionally welcome. They showed me around their small village, made sure I understood how to use the public transportation, and gave me great ideas for what to do when I traveled to Bilbao (which is only a very short walk and a very short train ride … read more

(Excellent )

8 Dec 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (KasiaBartosz)

Kasia is a wonderful and clever girl; she is always ready to help, learn or teach, whatever it is.... she is also a cheerful girl, and she was very nice and patient with the girls. Her english is perfect and she speaks fluently. She is also a great cooker!!
We've really had very nice weeks with her and we have learnt a lot with her. We wish the … read more

(Excellent )

3 Dec 2019

Left by Workawayer (KasiaBartosz) for host

Those three weeks in Arrigoriaga were an incredible experience for me. I had the opportunity to live with a real Basque family, learn about their language, culture and history! Unai and Eider are unstoppable. I was impressed by their engagement in everything they do: both at work and in their private lives. They are very open-minded and interested … read more