Algy

United Kingdom
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I am currently
Travelling
Description
I am an English 19 year-old student on a gap year before University where I aim to study French and Spanish.

I like watching and playing sports, including football, basketball, tennis, and F1.

I also like to watch movies and read. (I have specifically read some South American and French short stories)
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Intermediate
More details about my language interests
I would like to teach English, hence I have completed a course to do so. (TEFL) I would also be able to teach Spanish and French, provided I can teach it in English. I intend on improving my own French and Spanish by assimilating myself into the speaking environment.
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
General Maintenance
Helping around the house
Some knowledge of:
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Animal Care
DIY and building projects
Art Projects
Able to teach about:
Languages
Babysitting and creative play
Teaching
More details about your skills
I have a TEFL qualification (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)

I have completed French and Spanish A-Levels, giving me a speaking capability at C1 in both.

I have passed a DBS check and have worked with children as a nursery assistant for 3 months.
Age
19
What else ...
I am also interested in Chess. I have played online and in person and have achieved intermediate level with some solid theory.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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28 Feb 2024

Left by Workawayer (Algy) for host (Help with restoring our home ...)

Unfortunately I was only able to stay for 1 week with the ever-smiling Gabriela, the impressive Emilio and the energetic duo that is Miro and Mara.

Gabriela taught me more about Chilean cuisine than I learnt in my previous 2 weeks in Santiago. The same goes for the improvement of my Spanish-speaking skills. I’ll have to come back to Valpo again… read more

(Excellent )

11 Feb 2024

Left by host (Help us creating an off-grid ...) for Workawayer (Algy)

Thank you for coming and giving the boat a bit of fresh energy ! Algy works really hard and is good at figuring things out and adapting . I hope you enjoy the rest of your trip and send me book and movie recommandations anytime !

(Very good )

11 Feb 2024

Left by Workawayer (Algy) for host (Help us creating an off-grid ...)

I stayed with Aaron (Stefan was occupied elsewhere) for 2 weeks in January and had a great time. I found living on the water therapeutic and every time Aaron cooked me food I couldn't help but take a picture of it. There were some hard tasks but Aaron let me do them at my own pace and never overworked me or made me feel underappreciated. I… read more

(Excellent )

11 Feb 2024

Left by Workawayer (Algy) for host (Help with DIY and gardening ...)

I stayed with Marie and her lovely family for 2 weeks. I worked almost every day from 8am - 12am to reach the total of about 20 hours a week. The help was hard and thorough but I always felt great afterwards with the whole day ahead of me to explore Paris. It was cold when I was there and even snowed twice but I wrapped up warm with several… read more

(Very good )

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