Christian

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Hello

my name is Christian, I am 38 years old and from Germany.

I now have a 120h Tefl Certificate to teach English abroad.
I would like to teach English abroad in the future.

In 2021 I traveled through Italy to learn Italian. I stayed in Italia almost always with Workaway for one year.

Then I went to south/middle America and Spain to learn Spanish.
I am fluent in English and German.
My Italian is about A2 level
Spanish Beginner - A1

I am interested in gardening, working with animals and in the field.
I would also be interested in helping with languages.

I like to cook. I follow a vegetarian almost vegan diet and don`t drink alcohol.

My experiences with Workaway were mostly helping in the garden, gardening in general or helping in the fields.
I also taught languages - German and English.

Christian
Languages

Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Italian: Intermediate
French: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I can teach German and English. I just finished a 120 h Tefl course, so I am also looking for a place to teach English abroad

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Light maintenance

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Helping around the house

Charity Work

Art Projects

Some knowledge of:

Light gardening

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

Teaching

Able to teach about:

Languages
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I just finished a 120h Tefl course to teach English abroad.
Fluent in English and German. Italian A2 Level.Spanish Beginner - A1.
I am a certified 500 hour Yoga Teacher, After spending 4 month in India in 2016. I like to cook and I am interested in learning new recipes and different ways of cooking. I like gardening and nice conversations.
I have done two Barista courses in the last years.
I am also interested in Coffee.

In France I helped painting a house and building a vegetable garden. I pruned trees in Spain.

I am interested in actually all kinds of things, especially animals, nature, languages, views of the world and life at itself.

I am eager to learn new things.
Age

39
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  no
- Special dietary requirements
  Vegetarian, almost vegan

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27 Jul 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help us on our natural farm ...)

I stayed at the place in January/February.

My first encounter was in the car when I got picked up about my feedback that I am sometimes not happy at places.

I stayed at a place at the house that was build for volunteers. In the winter it can be cold there. There is a fire place in the bedroom.
I didnt use the fire place because there was a lot … read more

(Very good )

27 Jul 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Permaculture and holistic ...)

I stayed at the place in March for about one month, it was very interesting there. It is basically a big orange plantation with also lemon, clementines and mandarin trees.
We harvested Clementines for a couple days and after that we build during my stay new beds for the vegetables what meant to go through horse poop for probably 5 days at the end … read more

(Very good )

6 Aug 2023

Left by Workawayer () for host (Enjoy mountain sporting ...)

My experience at the hotel was not good. I was there in total for a little more than two month. I quit after 4 weeks and because of the contract I stayed there for like ten weeks. I was able to go 2 weeks earlier than the notice period said.
The hotel itself is not really organized. I worked at the reception and basically if there was a problem … read more somewhere everybody came to the reception. The most work during a normal workday was there with other employees. #redacted text# I write to work because this is a job. It is a paid job.
One time new people arrived, the idea was they would work in the restaurant. One person of the reservation office gave us a sheet to sign and the keys for the apartment. When the two women arrived they where from Slovakia, they couldnt speak German, but the sheet to sign was in German, so I tried to translate the sheet. They asked me if I would know what time they would start the next day. Nobody told us or them when they would start the next day. Then after eating they went with a driver from the hotel to their apartment. They couldnt open the main door because the keys were only for the room. When I called the person that gave us the key he said another person will be at the hotel in 30 minutes. We could call somebody that were inside the house so they could open the door.

When I arrived there, I slept the first night in the hotel and then got the key for my apartment. I went to the house and there was still stuff in there from the person before. When I said that to the owner she was like yes we will pick that stuff up and the we will also get new furniture soon and that they would also get a new kitchen.

After three weeks they asked me if I have the key to my apartment and if I had that key the whole time. After I answered Yes they told me the idea was that I would get a different apartment not this one.

This just really shows how that place operates. #redacted text# They printed the workdays the day before and I showed the sheet to my co worker that there was a holiday day used and I asked the HR Manager about the day and she answered no thats not true I said yes and my coworker saw it the day before.Then she went up and changed it.

Another time at the end of my time there I told the head of the Spa that a guest changed the appointments and that the guest said the head of the spa had put it in the system. I started to tell her the changes and she said I didnt do it. After a while she said I dont know what you want from me. At the end she said Oh yeah I booked them in. What is absolutely not relevant who booked them in, in the first place.

Those are just some examples how disorganized the place was and why it was so difficult to work there. #redacted text #

One evening I told the owner a lot of stuff that was going and we got into a discussion and she acknowledged almost everything I said but nothing changed.I do not recommend the place.

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27 Jul 2024

Left by Workawayer for host (Help us on our natural farm ...)

(Very good)

27 Jul 2024

Left by Workawayer for host (Permaculture and holistic ...)

(Very good)

6 Aug 2023

Left by Workawayer for host (Enjoy mountain sporting ...)

(Negative)

6 May 2022

Left by host (Create a beautiful garden and ...) for Workawayer

I am sad that you felt it stressful here. Its so much better to talk about it to me.
When its is a problem in the group its important to talk about it.
Yes I want to have a nice inveroment with positivities energies.
Wish you all the best

(Good)

6 Apr 2022

Left by Workawayer for host (Create a beautiful garden and ...)

Hello,

so I stayed with Tina and six other Volunteers for 10 days and then another ten days with 4 volunteers.
The work was mostly outside in the garden, it rained most of my stay, so we tried to find work inside, too.

I liked the schedule, the work was from 9-11 ,then a 30 minute break, and then work till 2, one person stoped earlier to cook … read more

(Good)

6 Apr 2022

Left by Workawayer for host (Family farm in Andalucia, ...)

I stayed with Llana for 10 days after a week another volunteer arrived.

I slept in the living room.

I mostly organized the house and the garden.

I wish you all the best

Christian

(Good)

25 Feb 2022

Left by Workawayer for host (Help us with planting and ...)

I stayed with Ingrid and Felix for almost three weeks. I worked mostly in the garden, pruning olive and almond trees, digging holes for planting new trees or cutting wood for the fireplace.
The day looked like this:
I was getting up between 8 and 9 had breakfast and then started to work, at around 12 there was a break for tea or coffee and a … read more

(Very good)

30 Oct 2021

Left by Workawayer for host (Come have a language and ...)

I went to the language Institute in Villa de Leyva in the middle of September and I stayed there for 6 weeks. It was an experience to teach. The first three weeks were very calm after that it turned a little stressful, a volunteer was more or less not able to teach and that was stressful from the beginning of his arrival. There were some other … read more

(Very good)

9 Oct 2021

Left by host (Join us at our pure nature ...) for Workawayer

Christian has been apart of our placefor almost 4 months now and we will be very sad to see him leave. He is a hugely hard worker. Incredibly diligent and responsible. He was trusted with all of the outdoor work here as well as being the general ‘handy man’. He kept everything going on the ranch and also helped with a huge job of fencing of a new … read more

(Excellent)

5 Sep 2021

Left by Workawayer for host (Join us at our pure nature ...)

The place is very big and I stayed in a house for a while and then also slept in one of the teepes, if you work as a gardener and in the fields there is always work to do, so I was able to plan my days how and when I want to work and for how many hours.
In total I stayed for a little bit more than three month.
The food was very nice, since they … read more

(Excellent)

6 May 2021

Left by host for Workawayer

Having Christian here with us was a wonderful experience. He gave us inspiration and ideas, had initiatives.
It was a pleasure, in a quiet atmosphere, to share time and meals. Food was an interesting topic to explore and looking always for the best coffee often let us laugh. That's Life.
Dear Christian, have a joyful and lovely Life, you brought … read more

(Excellent)

5 May 2021

Left by Workawayer for host (Historical Sicilian Villa – ...)

My experience with Sabine and Vincenzo (sometimes Enza) was very nice.I stayed for a month in Trapani and worked mostly in the garden of the Villa, helping cutting the trees and plants, painting tables and cleaning up the fountain/pool. They tried to make my stay comfortable. The place is beautiful and very calm in the middle of centro storico in … read more

(Excellent)

24 Apr 2021

Left by host for Workawayer

Christian è stato con noi poco tempo per via dei colori delle regioni che cambiano, ma è stata una buona presenza. Ha collaborato nella manutenzione, ha aiutato con l'approvvigionamento della legna. Carattere piuttosto riservato, ma volenteroso.

(Excellent)

17 Apr 2021

Left by Workawayer for host (Join us on the south-east ...)

Ciao Maria,

Scrivo questo feedback in italiano.Grazie per tutto. Abbiamo parlato sempre in italiano, era un grande aiuto per imparare italiano.Sono stato con Maria solo per una settimana, però era un piacere.Il posto è bello e gli animali sono molto bravi. I giorni con macchia e Poldo erano bellissimo.
Il lavoro: ho aiutato costruire una casa per … read more

(Excellent)

16 Mar 2021

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

During the time Christian was with us, the weather was often bad so we asked him to clean the house. It was strange to see him standing there waiting for the floor to dry.
I dedicated a lot of my time to him because he had requested Italian lessons, I provided him with local history books, indicated places to visit. Never a smile.
After he left, I … read more

(Neutral)

7 Jan 2021

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

I stayed with them for around one month, they rent the place out for students, so when I arrived the kitchen was dirty.
My work was mostly cleaning inside the house and two times I cleaned the own space what felt a little wierd.
One time Giovanni (the son of the family) asked me to get rid of the paint on two different heaters. That would have … read more

(Neutral)

2 Mar 2021

Left by Workawayer for host (Join us at an animal ...)

I had a great time with Christin and Luca. We worked on the project, planted trees,built a wall and I enjoyed the company of the animals. The dog Vento and the six cats. We started also to build a place for dogs.
The project is at the beginning and I enjoyed my time helping them and being around the place.
I can totally recommend this … read more

(Excellent)

27 Feb 2021

Left by host (Join us at an animal ...) for Workawayer

Christian has been a great help for us in our small sanctuary. He helped with many different things like cleaning areas from wood, soil, dirt etc., building a wall, planting, digging, animal care, cooking, organizing, cleaning and much more. We are very thankful for the two weeks with him and grateful for everything he did here. I'm sure Vento and … read more

(Excellent)

8 Jan 2021

Left by host for Workawayer

Christian came to our shelter at a crucial moment, and we couldn't be more grateful. Due to COVID and the holidays, we were struggling to find enough volunteers to help us out, and then Christian showed up with a heart of gold and a desire to help. Thank goodness!

Christian is a quiet, thoughtful, and sincere young man. When he works, he gives … read more

(Excellent)

7 Jan 2021

Left by Workawayer for host (Come help at our animal ...)

I just left the houseshelter. I want to thank Franco and Nelly for the time and the experience. It is a different experience it s challenging at times and an absolut joy to be around the animals. If you want an experience and a chance to be a part for a cause I can absolutely recommend this workaway.

It really is all about the animals and I … read more

(Excellent)

7 Jan 2021

Left by Workawayer for host (Living the deep spirit of ...)

I stayed with Daniele for two weeks. We did Yoga had good food and worked. A lot of times friends showed up and we had dinner together. I got to know his friend Eleanora. She stayed with us for one week. The view is amazing and the place to sleep in the Caravan is actually nice. I shared the Caravan with another Workawayer.
All the best Daniele … read more

(Excellent)

7 Jan 2021

Left by Workawayer for host (Free minded people welcome in ...)

I spend two weeks with them. and the work was basically moving stones from one side to another to build a stone wall I am proud of our work, we were three volunteers and we moved a lot of stones. I am thankful for the chance to contribute something and see the change of our work done afterwords. The accomodation is very nice there and there is a … read more

(Good)

7 Jan 2021

Left by Workawayer for host (Help us build a rural hub for ...)

I stayed with Gesualdo and Stefanie for around ten days I planed to stay longer but after ten days I decided to move on. Sometimes it felt like they didnt know what to do with the volunteers because we were basically sitting around and waiting. They werent prepared for my stay so I changed sleeping places the first three days three times, from a … read more

(Good)

9 Jun 2018

Left by Workawayer for host (Join me in the countryside in ...)

I had a good time at this Workaway. Herve had everything prepared for my work and explained everything he wanted me to do. He was very clear with what work he wants me to do what i really appreciate, (The work was interesting and fun,too). Its a big place with a lot of space and a great view on the sunset.
Herve is a nice person and helped me to … read more

(Excellent)

23 May 2018

Left by host (Join me in the countryside in ...) for Workawayer

Christian s'est très rapidement intégré vu sa grande expérience des voyages.
Bien que le travail était fatiguant et répétitif, Christian a fait ses 2 semaines de travail avec sérieux et application. Je lui souhaite une bonne continuation dans ses voyages et qu'il en revienne enrichi

(Excellent)

10 May 2018

Left by Workawayer for host (Help out at a Cycling Holiday ...)

My stay with Sam and the rest of the lovely family was my first Workaway experience.
I enjoyed my time with learning about cooking how to run a holiday hotel and preparing tables properly.
The food was excellent , Sam is a great chef.
We managed that i can go cycling with the guests two times what was fun.
And the learning in the vegetable garden … read more

(Excellent)

17 Sep 2017

Left by host for Workawayer

Christian is a lovely, calm and considerate man who is easy to have around the place. He adapted really well to the routine here and was a big help.He socialised well with both the cycling guests and our two boys. He especially loved learning about gardening and did a fantastic job at weeding the vegetables. Christian - you are a legend and you … read more

(Excellent)

16 Apr 2018

Left by host for Workawayer

Merci Christain de ce feedback très sympa. A mon tour, de te remercier de nouveau pour ton aide. Christain est une personne sérieuse et très posée. Il m'a beaucoup aidé pour mon anglais. Christain sait également travailler pour l'entretien des arbres. Demandez lui des cours de Yoga ; et c'est un plaisir mutuel.
Je te souhaite le meilleur et suit … read more

(Excellent)

9 Apr 2018

Left by Workawayer for host (Help renovate an old cottage ...)

I enjoyed my stay with Marie- Laure. We spend time working at our languages and in the garden.
I was able to improve my French a lot, Marie- Laure was very helpful.
We cooked together and worked in the garden.On the Weekends she showed me the area and i got to know her friends. I had a great time and can recommend to stay with Marie-Laure and … read more

(Excellent)

9 Apr 2018

Left by Workawayer for host (Help with small building ...)

My stay with Brigitte and sometimes her family was very nice. I learned a lot about the french culture, the French language and cooking. Most of the times i was working in the garden,painted a room or helped renovating the house.
After staying there for one month i extended my stay to almost three month.
I was able to visit the region and got a … read more

(Excellent)