Richard

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Hey there! Thank you for clicking on my page!

My name is Rich, I come from the UK/Denmark, I have lived in six different countries (Denmark, UK, Czechia, Germany, Austria, Taiwan) and am looking for an exciting workaway project I can join this summer!

A few quick points about me: I have been an architect for many years, mostly working with natural materials like clay and bamboo, and so I love design, sustainable living projects, graphic design and making things with my hands. I also love learning new languages. A few years ago, I switched from architecture to teaching English and German, and it has been a career move which I have entirely loved, and haven't regretted for a moment!

In my spare time, I also love making documentary films, having made films for an orphanage in Thailand, a buddhist learning centre in Taiwan and a Taiwanese aboriginal music group in the last few years since starting.

Overall, I think my friends would describe me as a very social, curious, easy-going, empathetic and positive person.

Thanks for reading!
謝謝!
Dankeschön!
Tak du skulle have!

Interests

Self development

Dancing

Writing

Photography

Movies & TV

Hiking

Charity work

Art & design

Mountain

Sustainability

Videography

Languages

Fitness

DIY & crafts

Architecture

Cycling

Outdoor activities

Yoga / Wellness

Nature

Culture

Languages

Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Danish: Intermediate
Chinese (Mandarin): Beginner

More details about my language interests
I am a TEFL/TESOL Certified English teacher and have amassed over 1,000 hours of classroom teaching hours, teaching English to kids aged six to sixteen in Taiwan. I have also spent over 900 hours teaching English and German to students of all ages online, and I am currently working at a Pedagogical University College in Vienna, where I teach Bachelor and Master students of Education. I am a native English speaker, speak fluent German (C1), intermediate Danish (B1) and basic Mandarin.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Gardening

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Life at a Farmstay

Animal Care

Babysitting and creative play

Being an elderly companion

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Some knowledge of:  

General Maintenance

Helping around the house

Charity Work

Art Projects

Helping with Computers/ Internet

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Able to teach about:  

DIY and building projects

Eco Projects

Hospitality/Tourism

Languages

Teaching

More details about your skills

I have range of experiences, gathered from my professional and personal life, as well as from some previous workaways. My main skills I believe I can help you with include:

- video filming and editing
- English teaching
- German teaching
- general home renovation and maintenance
- natural building techniques (adobe, bamboo roofing, earthbags)
- hospitality / tourism

Although I do not have much experience, am also keen to learn about and in getting involved with:
- gardening
- animal care

Age

33

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  Special dietary requirements
  No