Federico

Italy
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I am currently
At home
Activities i am interested in:
I am an interpreter, translator and professional language teacher, teaching German as a foreign language and Italian. Willing to learn French and brush up my English! Always ready to help in exchange!
My next destination:
Germany - from Jun 2024 until Jul 2024
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My name is Federico and I’m currently at home in Milan, Italy.

My native language is Italian. I am very fluent in German and fluent in Russian (basic Spanish skills, intermediate in French and English): languages in general are my passion! Now I’d like to become more fluent in French and keep my English alive!

Currently I am working as a German language teacher and conference interpreter. Some other things I love: graphic design and drawing, bicycles and cycling, reading, listening music, DIY.

I was born and raised in Milan, Italy and I’m 39 years old. After 9 years teaching Italian as a foreign language, I decided to start a career as an interpreter. Among the languages I want to improve, French and English are now my main goals: I’m looking for an opportunity to improve them talking a lot, especially with native speakers.

People who know me describe me as humorous, selfless, communicative but not intrusive, respectful, accurate and very clean.

WORKAWAY Experience and skills:
During my previous experiences as a volunteer I helped out running two accomodation facilities: An international hostel in Ireland in 2019, where my main tasks were general maintainance like cleaning, tiding up beds and rooms, repairing. In july 2022 in France I took on even more responsibility and learnt how to perform all the tasks necessary to run a bed and breakfast. In July and August 2023 I did full-time service in a 'glamping', for which I washed dishes, waited tables, helped in the kitchen. Other experiences: In 2021 in France I gained some skills in wall works and renovations. In august 2022 I gained some experience in gardening and exercised my patience in the company of a grumpy old lady in Germany. In August 2023 I gained more experience in gardening using professional tools.
Interests
Carpentry
Culture
Music
Writing
Sustainability
Photography
Languages
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Cycling
Cooking & food
Books
Architecture
Art & design
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Russian: Intermediate
Spanish: Beginner
More details about my language interests
Well, teaching is my profession! ;) I am good at teaching and I can offer Italian and German in exchange for English and French.
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Gardening
Hospitality/Tourism
Some knowledge of:
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Art Projects
DIY and building projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Languages
Teaching
More details about your skills
Italian as native language, very good language skills in German, good in English and good in Russian. Basic skills in Spanish. Trying to improve my intermediate French through intensive practice!

I am good at teaching my native language and German, and love communicating in general.

I’m very good at keeping a space tidy (indoor and outdoor) because I pay attention to details. I have good manual skills (repairing things as well as… drawing) but I’m willing to improve them. I love cooking as well and my pizza is gorgeous!

Contributing to a harmonious and peaceful environment is paramount to me, as well as being helpful.

By the way, I can play drums :)
Age
40
What else ...
Being a teacher, an interpreter and a translator, communicating, understanding and being understood in different languages has always been not only part of my professional life, but also a vocation.

Cleanliness and tidiness might not be part of my professional life but are two of my attitudes! :)

That’s why I’d fit well into a small accommodation facility like a hostel or a B&B, carrying out different jobs from checking guests in/out to keeping rooms, baths and garden clean. This is what I had to do during my Workaway experience in Ireland, succesfully helping out running an hostel in the Galway County in summer 2019.
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  no.
- Special dietary requirements
  no.

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7 Sep 2023

Left by host (Join me to help with my daily ...) for Workawayer (Federico)

Federico is an absolute gem. I already had a very good feeling about him after reading other hosts’ reviews and having a video call with him.
Federico is an extremely considerate man and my first-ever workawayer who brought a gift on his arrival (a wonderful bottle of Italian organic olive oil). And things only got better from there.
He is a… read more

(Excellent )

6 Sep 2023

Left by Workawayer (Federico) for host (Join me to help with my daily ...)

(Italian below)
I spent two weeks in August in the company of Udi in his beautiful home. Udi is a very fair and sincere person, his way of communicating is direct and he cares a lot about the well-being of his volunteers. He will always be ready to meet your requests, all you need to do is to respect the house rules and ask! With Alice, another… read more workawayer, we created a perfect synergy. I am not familiar with animals, but I have happily got used to the presence of Daisy (the cat) and Shelby (the dog): if you love dogs you will adore this big, affectionate puppy!

The work: I carried out almost exclusively outdoor gardening work, and every day Udi taught me some new gardening skill or the usage of – until then – unknown professional tool. Initially I was a bit scared by the amount of information in a field that was new to me, but I gained confidence and had fun while working. The work was often physically tiring, but the five-hour working day was never exceeded and I always had the whole weekend to rest. Pack some sturdy shoes and trousers!

The language exchange: at first, I had some reservations about the idea of going to France and speaking only English, but I did not regret the choice because thanks to Udi’s English I enriched my vocabulary. Udi has varied interests, an all-round knowledge, and many stories to share.

Food and accommodation: the house is an authentic castle, and I had a whole comfortable and bright apartment for me with living room, bedroom and a modern bathroom! The most comfortable workaway accommodation I have ever had! The meals are taken at regular times.

Leisure: the estate has a large garden and is surrounded by woods and small villages, so it is perfect to enjoy nature and keep fit. From the nearest station, you can reach Lille and Paris by train.
All in all I had a great time and would be happy to return. Thank you, Udi! I hope to see you again soon!

Ho trascorso circa due settimane di agosto in compagnia di Udi nella sua bellissima dimora. Udi è una persona molto corretta e sincera, il suo modo di comunicare è diretto e si cura molto del benessere dei suoi volontari. Sarà sempre pronto a venire incontro alle vostre richieste, basta rispettare le regole e chiedere! Con Alice, un’altra workawayer, si è creata una perfetta sinergia. Non ho confidenza con gli animali ma mi sono abituato volentieri alla presenza della gatta Daisy e del cane Shelby: se amate i cani adorerete questo grande e affettuoso cucciolo.
Il lavoro: Ho svolto quasi esclusivamente lavori di giardinaggio e ogni giorno Udi mi ha insegnato qualche nuova tecnica o l’utilizzo di un nuovo attrezzo professionale. Inizialmente ero un po’ spaventato dalla quantità di informazioni in un terreno per me nuovo, ma poi ho acquisito confidenza e mi sono divertito; il lavoro è stato spesso fisicamente stancante, ma il monte ore giornaliero di cinque ore non è mai stato superato, ho sempre avuto l’intero fine settimana per riposarmi. Mettete in valigia scarpe e pantaloni robusti!
Lo scambio linguistico: in principio avevo qualche riserva all’idea di andare in Francia e parlare esclusivamente inglese, ma non mi sono pentito della scelta perché Udi ha un’eccellente proprietà di linguaggio e durante le nostre lunghe chiacchierate a tavola ho arricchito il mio lessico. Udi ha disparati interessi e ha molte storie interessanti da condividere.
Vitto, alloggio: la casa è un autentico castello e ho avuto per me un bellissimo e luminoso appartamento privato con piccolo salotto, stanza da letto e un moderno bagno. Mai avevo soggiornato in un alloggio più confortevole! I pasti si consumano a orari regolari e sarete invitati a condividere le vostre specialità culinarie.
Tempo libero: la tenuta ha un vasto giardino ed è circondata da boschi e piccoli villaggi, quindi è perfetta per chi ama tenersi in forma. Dalla più vicina stazione è possibile raggiungere in treno Lille e Parigi.
Nel complesso mi sono trovato molto bene e sarei felice di tornare. Grazie Udi, spero che ci rivedremo presto!

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8 Jul 2023

Left by host (Join our French family life ...) for Workawayer (Federico)

Super souvenirs !
We had great time when Federico (Fede) spent a month here and we enjoyed living with him.
He is a very polite gentleman and respectful . He speaks a perfect french and he has a lot of culture.
We shared many talks about any subjects. and we had great laughs and drinks.
He his a good cook italian way. We loved it !
He did… read more

(Excellent )

2 Jul 2023

Left by Workawayer (Federico) for host (Join our French family life ...)

I've had some great experiences thanks to Workaway, but this one will be hard to beat.
I spent three weeks in July 2022 on Monique and Paul-André's beautiful property, and in that short time I learned more than I could have hoped for. The tasks were varied and sometimes tiring, but all very rewarding: driving, shopping, repairing things, pruning… read more

(Excellent )

21 Jun 2023

Left by host (A helping hand with ...) for Workawayer (Federico)

Federico bring with him me some delicious italian ingredients to cook some delicious meal. He teach me how to improve my way to make some recipes. he helped me filling the joints in my tiling. He put some lime around stones of a wall of my dinning room. He his very patient and a good worker. I highly recommended him. Thank you so much.

(Very good )

20 Aug 2021

Left by Workawayer (Federico) for host (A helping hand with ...)

I spent two weeks at Guy's place (July 2021) and it was an extraordinarily enriching two weeks stay in all respects. Guy is a hospitable, witty and very open person, he is curious about your history, your culture and he does everything to help you and make you comfortable. In his house there is a lot to do, and you can be sure that Guy will find… read more

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