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Our family are in a country town called Torrelaguna, a rural area at the foothills of the mountains in the North of Madrid province.
The job is live in with our family and help out with some classes to our children aged 15, 14 and 11, speaking always in English.
Great opportunity to learn Spanish with our friends and extended family.Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practiceTeachingCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseCultural exchange and learning opportunities
This is an ideal opportunity to learn Spanish culture, learn about teaching and child development hands on. Lots of opportunities for sports activities, outdoor life, walking, hiking, cycling, etc. Local classes available on many subjects. Healthy diet, learn some Spanish recipes. Lots of cultural activities, old monumental town. Visit Madrid, Segovia, Toledo, etc. Easy access by local buses.
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We would like you to help with the meals for the family, take the little one from school and his social activities in the afternoons some days.
We need someone who can teach them 2 or 3 times per week to improve their English. They levels are B1 the older ones and a beginner to the little one.Languages
Languages spoken
Spanish: Fluent
English: Intermediate
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
Live in with the family, parents and three children. Own large room with a bed, desk, WIFI, kitchen and bathroom. Independent groundfloor entrance, family lives on the first floor. Food and meals included with the family, at least all weekdays. We have a healthy mediterranean diet, we aren't vegetarians, we can cope with some basic dietary restrictions, although we cook a main meal for everyone at lunchtime and a light supper, usually late, around 9pm.
What else ...
Free time, lots of activities in the local area, many sports classes, indoor swimming pool and sports hall, art and painting, creative classes, lively town at weekends, a lot of young people in the area. Trips away, to Madrid and local towns, join in with family events we have a lot. The town has bars, restaurants, a local farmers market and many cultural events, music and small concerts etc.
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Limited internet access
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We are smokers
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There's just too much to say, but to be clear: This is a wonderful familyyyy <3
Last year I got the chance to spend 1 month with Mercedes & Alfonso and their lovely children, and I can only recommend them to everyone, who wants to get an authentic spanish family experience! :)
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Tiene una voz adorable, canta estupendamente. Se adaptó a todas las normas de la casa a la primera, los niños la tienen mucho cariño, y por supuesto nosotros también.
Es muy extrovertida, la encanta conversar de multitud de temas y puntos de vista sobre la vida. Su capacidad de aprender… read more
Mercedes and Alfonso are very… read more
The children have great manners and a good English level so it's… read more
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There's just too much to say, but to be clear: This is a wonderful familyyyy <3
Last year I got the chance to spend 1 month with Mercedes & Alfonso and their lovely children, and I can only recommend them to everyone, who wants to get an authentic spanish family experience! :)
From… read more
Tiene una voz adorable, canta estupendamente. Se adaptó a todas las normas de la casa a la primera, los niños la tienen mucho cariño, y por supuesto nosotros también.
Es muy extrovertida, la encanta conversar de multitud de temas y puntos de vista sobre la vida. Su capacidad de aprender… read more
Mercedes and Alfonso are very… read more
The children have great manners and a good English level so it's… read more