Sophia

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I am currently

Description

Hi! I enjoy spending time in nature and with families - I am motivated to travel to immerse myself in another Francophone culture, to deepen my knowledge of French and love to explore new and beautiful places which inspire the imagination. I love to run, bake/cook, and read and write poetry -I believe in the human bond of kindness which links people from different places together - and would be keen to share cultures and life stories.

Interests

Politics / Social justice

Events & social

Culture

Self development

Charity work

Plant care

Music

History

Books

Languages

Gardening

Cooking & food

Writing

Animals

Hiking

Outdoor activities

Mountain

Sailing / Boating

Yoga / Wellness

Nature

Fitness

Camping

Beach

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: Intermediate

More details about my language interests
My main aim is to learn French during my year abroad, so I would really appreciate an immersive environment where French is the primary language spoken around the house/in the area. I am happy also to teach French or English and to share my knowledge of these languages. I would also be interested in learning any other new languages!

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Charity Work

Eco Projects

Gardening

Hospitality/Tourism

General Maintenance

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Some knowledge of:  

Animal Care

Life at a Farmstay

House sitting

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Able to teach about:  

Languages

Teaching

Babysitting and creative play

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

More details about your skills

As a second year scholar of English and French literature at the University of Oxford, I am able to tutor English or French to people of all ages. I have extensive tutoring experience with Immerse, FELLOW (teaching English to adult refugees) and to school pupils in Year 5 (aged 10-11).

I am able to help around the house - especially with children and families - I have previously worked as an au pair in France for a family of 5 (aged, 3, 4, 6, 10 and 12) including looking after daily routines, cooking, reading, and leading sports activities and outings. I am happy to accompany children, and lead educational/fun activities with them.
I enjoy cooking - including healthy and nutritional meals, but also can bake (bread, cakes, cookies, etc!) and am willing to help around the house with chores.

Finally, I have experience working with animals and living in nature - I volunteered part-time at my local stables for several years so am skilled with horses and cats. I would love to learn more about looking after other farm animals (cows, sheep, chickens, etc) and to learn about growing crops.
As a hiker, I am comfortable in all weathers - I completed the 100 mile Scottish West Highland Way and am currently planning a 200 mile hike between the West to East coasts of England! I am motivated to get stuck in with whatever needs doing and to adapt myself to any lifestyle and culture.

Age

20

What else ...

In my free time I enjoy music - I sing and play the violin.
I enjoy many sports - weightlifting, running, rowing, horse riding, and swimming.
I most of all love to walk/hike/climb and would like to develop my fitness further and keep exploring new areas of nature.
Finally, I am a calm, independent, mature, and self-sufficient traveller - so no need to worry about keeping me entertained or interested - I am resilient and eager to help where I can.

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