HuiLi

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Activities i am interested in:

I have accomplished my BA/MA in opera singing in Italian Conservatories. Now I am going to be in North Italy for a while, so any teaching/school/family/farm stay would be splendid!

Description

Hello! Buongiorno! Bonjours

My name is Sissi, I am British with Chinese roots. I have volunteer experiences from the UK, CHina, Italy and South Korea. I speak English, French, Italian, Chinese fluently, Italian(B2) and basic German, Japanese and Korean, I have studied, worked and lived in China, UK, France, Italy and South Korea. After four degrees and one diploma from four different countries, now I am continuing my fifth degree, a Master degree in Opera Singing in Conservatory!
I have multiple skills which you might find helpful.

I am a professional language teacher of English,Chinese, French(over 10 years (University of London/Paris inlingua, China, South Korea etc).

As a musician, I could teach music, (singing, basic piano, Chinese flute and Hulusi,(葫芦丝) I taught children singing, dancing, drawing(sketch) in various countries.
I am familiar with outdoor activities, such as: picking fruits and vegetables, feeding horses, chickens, pigs and other animals.

I could teach Yoga. Hatha Yoga, but NOT with gymnastic approach, my focus is mainly on meditation and healing.
I could cook various dishes, such as British roast dinner, French quiche, chinese/japanese dishes, Italian, baking as well.

I am also a dog walker, who have tons of experiences of house-sitting, dog-sitting, horse -sitting are mostly welcome.

I eat almost any healthy food, except that I am allergic to pork and pork lard(strutto) .

Born to study, born to sing, born to smile. I never stopped learning, not only just about knowledge, languages, music, but learn from other people, the world and myself. Travelling is certainly the best approach for that.

Worked as journalist, multi-lingua cross-cultural trainer, business consultant. therefore, happy to share my experience/expertise in business(consultancy/marketing/media etc.)
i enjoy all sports, eternal fan of swimming, dancing, parachuting, extreme sports etc.
Mature, humorous, hard-working, flexible, fun-loving, always willing to help and permanently keen to learn new things everyday.

I am looking from 1 month -3 months, longer period negotiable.

Interests

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Chinese (Mandarin): Fluent
German: Beginner
Japanese: Beginner
Korean: Beginner

More details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

Eco Projects

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

Charity Work

Helping with Computers/ Internet

General Maintenance

Being an elderly companion

Babysitting and creative play

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Able to teach about:  

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Languages

Teaching

Art Projects

More details about your skills

Language Teaching: English/French/Italian/Chinese (over 10 years' experience )in colleges/ schools, adults and children
Music: Singing: classical arias(Italian), musicals..Chinese Flute/hulusi (葫芦丝) playing( for beginner)...music theory.
Cook:Chinese/French/Italian/Korean/Japanese/British
Yoga: Hatha Yoga/nutrition/healing/Chinese medcine
Government consultant: nearly 6 years of full -time business writing, cross-cultural training and business consultancy

Age

41

What else ...

3 hours a day, for my professional English/Chinese teaching/training, preparation for IELTS, TOEFL, SAT, CAT, etc.
Non-profession related help, such as cooking, baby-siting, gardening, I am happily accept up to 3-4hours per day. A fully-paid job is 7.5-8 hours per day, with welfare and paid holidays, legitimately, globally.
With my upbring, either to help with preparation for meals or clean after meals, is nature. Or to give a helping hand when needed, is not an issue for me.
Prefer long-term stay to build sustainable experience and relationship, six weeks to start with.
I am also a host myelf when I was working in China . I was learning Guitar,I needed a professional guitar teacher. I asked for two hours every day, five days a week. Because I believe with any profession, it takes them years of years studying, training, paying for education and private tuition, it is fair for them. No one like be treated unfair, unjust, which lead to sense of being exploited, and mistreated. For anyone who held a professional post, they deserve acknowledgement and respect for their years of dedication, devotion and sacrifice.
Workaway is a fair exchange between travellers hosts. An ideal way for a real traveller to understand, to learn its culture and its people when travelling in a new country.
I give up my professional job, my comforts at home, my circle of friends, travel in Italy to witness wonders, to learn Italian bel canto and to improve my Italian to pass C1 level by living in this country. Not a cheap way to kill the days– basic accommodation and simple food for living abroad by talking one’s mother tongue all the time.

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  pork/ham/bacon/sausage

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  Special dietary requirements
  PORK free diet