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Host rating
85 %
Last replied
13 Nov 2025
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Description
hello everybody,
welcome to my profile page. I`m 60 years old, a retired teacher of sports and languages (German, French, English). Furthermore my hobbies are nature, cooking, sports, languages, travelling, reading, going to concerts and museums. I am open to new ideas and fond of getting to know new cultures.
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I could teach German, English, French. In this part of Switzerland you can learn Swiss German, the people speak Standard German as well. Switzerland has four languages, Italian, German, French , Romantsch. The Italian and French speaking people have a slightly different mentality. You can learn outdoor sports e.g. mountainbiking, hiking. This area is perfect for mountain and above all nature lovers.
Help
I`m looking for some help in and around the house such as cutting the bushes, cleaning, sand down wood, painting, if possible repairing the façade, general maintenance. Maybe cooking together?
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Italian: Beginner
Portuguese: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
I often practice languages especially English, German and French. I would like to improve Spanish.
Accommodation
you will have a nice room and your own bathroom. The kitchen and living room are shared. There`s WIFI available.
What else ...
I live in Brig-Glis in the canton of Wallis, not far from the centre (good bus system available) but in the countryside, my house is mainly surrounded by meadows. I like outdoor activities e.g. swimming, mountainbiking, skiing, eat or read in the garden etc.
Brig-Glis is a beautiful town of about 14000 inhabitants. Many nice places such as Berne, Thun, Lucerne, Zurich, Interlaken, Zermatt are within one or two hours. To Italy by train it takes 30 minutes.
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
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Elmar always responded to communication in a timely manner. Prior to my arrival we spoke several times on the phone ensuring it was going to be a good fit for both of us. From the moment I arrived and throughout my stay I felt at ease and… read more
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Elmar always responded to communication in a timely manner. Prior to my arrival we spoke several times on the phone ensuring it was going to be a good fit for both of us. From the moment I arrived and throughout my stay I felt at ease and… read more
