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13 Jul 2025
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*** French speaker girl***
Hello dear workawayer! We are a family living in Abano Terme, a nice Spa town near Padua in the north east of Italy. We are 2 adults and 2 girls aged 12 and 14, the youngest with Autism. We are surrounded by nature, yet very close to the lively university town of Padua, and a short train ride to Venice.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Teaching
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We would love to show our kids the beauty of different cultures, habits and languages. At the same time we would love to give the opportunity to enjoy our beautiful part of Italy to someone who wishes to live a special cultural experience. Art lovers will love the area as Padua and the nearby cities are full of it!
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Help
We request light housework mainly during mornings, from 10 to 12.
🍴Lunch will be self provided : you have a simple but fully equipped kitchen all for you, and a supermarket within walking distance).
🍝🍾Dinner is with us unless you are away.
Whenever possibile it will be nice to spend an hour teaching French to Sara, mainly by simple chatting or doing her French homework. She is often busy studying , or resting 🤣, but let's try!
Our oldest kid, 14, speaks good English and is now interested in improving French.
The youngest, 13, is Autistic , she doesn't talk but can give lots of hugs 💕. If you have experience with special need kids It will be great, but it is not necessary as you will not be asked to look after her.
A part for the help in the house we are interested in the cultural exchange and the possibility for our older daughter to learn other cultures.☺️
One last important things: we request our guests to respect our privacy: as much as we love having people around we also need some quiet times. But don't worry, we'll work out a schedule together so you know what to expect.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
German: Beginner
Spanish: Beginner
French: BeginnerThis 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
You'll have your own bedroom with private bathroom and kitchen at the ground floor (we are upstairs). 👉No air conditioning so if you struggle with heat please do not apply for June, July and August👈
Please also notice that we have a cat.
As for meals..I don't really like cooking..but if you have simple tastes there will always be something to share together! Or the kitchen is yours if you wish to cook some dishes of your country:)
What else ...
In the time off you can visit many nearby cities like Padua, Venice, Verona , go for bike rides or go for a swim in one of the many local thermal swimming pools.
Bus stop is a 10 minute bike ride,
We live a very simple life, since we have to adjust to the special needs of the autistic daughter, often busy with her terapies and activities.
➡️➡️➡️Please do not apply if not confident in riding a bike as we can not drive you around much⬅️⬅️⬅️
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
Feedback (6)
They are a wonderful family, friendly, curious, easygoing, open-minded, and kind!
As for the accommodation, it's basically a palace — very spacious! And private :)
The tasks to do were absolutely not complicated or numerous, really the bare minimum to be honest.
Two weeks… read more
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They are a wonderful family, friendly, curious, easygoing, open-minded, and kind!
As for the accommodation, it's basically a palace — very spacious! And private :)
The tasks to do were absolutely not complicated or numerous, really the bare minimum to be honest.
Two weeks… read more
Ciao!
She is an incredibly polite, sweet and very smart girl, always grateful and ready to help in the house.
I truly recommend her:thumbsup::thumbsup:
Rachel you are welcome to… read more
