Profile information
Travel information
I am currently
At home
Activities i am interested in:
I'm planning a 2-3 weeks trip to an English-speaking country in July. I need to improve my basic English. I'm looking for opportunities to combine manual work with intensive practice of the language.
Description
I'm 55 and I'm married with two children. I live in the countryside of Tuscany. I'm a botanist, graduated in 1997 at the University of Florence in Natural Science. I've been working at the University of Florence since 2000 and I've been the curator of the Botanical Garden of the University of Florence for 4 years.
I want to travel to improve my English because I think it's very useful expecially in my job.
Plants are my passion and I enjoy hiking in the mountains and explore the nature that surrounds me.
Interests
Self development
Mountain
Farming
Sustainability
Movies & TV
Music
Books
Outdoor activities
Nature
Languages
Plant care
Camping
Gardening
Hiking
Languages
Languages spoken
Italian: Fluent
English: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
I'd like to improve my English. I can teach you Italian if you are interested.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Eco Projects
Animal Care
Life at a Farmstay
Some knowledge of:
Creative DIY projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Languages
Light gardening
Helping around the house
Light maintenance
More details about your skills
I've been in a boy-scout group for many years and I've learned to adapt well to any situation and go through life with a practical view of things. I'm quite expert when it comes to house keeping since I live with my wife and chidren and there's always something to do! I am also skilled in building and fixing furniture and small objects and repairing minor damages. Thanks to my work in the botanical field I'm able to do garden maintenance and horticoltural work.
Age
55
What else ...
Cooking is not my biggest passion but I can teach you some italian dish if you'd like. I love trying new foods!
I like playing the guitar although I'm not the best musician!
I can adapt easily to both the kitchen and the living situations and any of the tasks required.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
Feedback
He is extremely sociable, and it was a… read more
A short experience in their welcoming home (only two weeks) taught me a lot about the care of the garden but also about the importance of sharing experiences.
In their garden there is space for work and reflection. The joy with which… read more
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He is extremely sociable, and it was a… read more
A short experience in their welcoming home (only two weeks) taught me a lot about the care of the garden but also about the importance of sharing experiences.
In their garden there is space for work and reflection. The joy with which… read more
