Sylvie

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Description

Hello,
My name is Sylvie and I'm from Bordeaux in France. I am 51 year old ,mum of grown-up twin boys Remi and Titouan studying in Paris and Lille. I live with my dear husband Laurent, and we have a cat Gadjo.
We hosted a few workaways when kids were young and we had great experiences with them all. Now it's my turn :-) ! I studied languages, taught French as a Foreign Language abroad and backpacked a lot with Laurent and our children . I have been working for years in the wine business and I am definitely a wine-lover, I don't think this will ever change. However, I have decided to get back to my first love, English and teaching. This community is the perfect place to start with this project, a great opportunity to travel , live an amazing experience with my future hosts, brush up my English, meet great people and enjoy this time as much as when I was 20 ! I look forward to this new adventure with you !!

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate

More details about my language interests
It would be nice to learn portuguese or Italian

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Gardening

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Animal Care

Charity Work

Art Projects

Being an elderly companion

DIY and building projects

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Some knowledge of:  

Babysitting and creative play

General Maintenance

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

Teaching

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Able to teach about:  

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Languages

More details about your skills

I am easy-going , good natured and get on well with people, children and adults alike. I really enjoy team work , human relationships and I spend a lot of time with my family, friends or colleagues .
I raised our twins until they started school and I spent a few years teaching. I love interacting with teenagers, playing with children and spending time with them, reading them books, playing mimes or theater play, helping them with their daily routines or homework, singing and laughing together . Badminton , ping pong , or ball games are always good fun with them too! driving them to sports or activities always take a lot if time and scheduling ahead, but it s worth the trouble when you see their happy faces !
I can take care of household chores, little DYI like painting and cooking and gardening are always a pleasure. I don't eat meat but I don't mind cooking it.
I can teach you some French if course and some wine tasting and wine pairing session if you need !
I worked in wine tourism and guiding for years , then as an export sales assistant . At work, I am organized, reliable, independant and proactive.
I love nature, outdoor activities like hiking, biking, camping, swimming, ... I used to do horse back riding when I was young, I would not mind giving it another try !! I try my best to to care for our planet and reduce my impact daily with slow consumption, less waste... !I am pretty active during the day generally , but in the evening, reading a good book is always a treat, relaxing with some yoga or mindfulness sessions, listening to music or watching a good movie !

Age

52

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  No allergies

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  Special dietary requirements
  I don't eat meat. But I like fish , cheese , all veg,and i dont mind cooking meat for others