Melanie

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I am currently

Description

Enthusiastic about getting to know new cultures, languages ​​and life stories different from mine. As for my attitude as a traveller, I always try to connect as much as possible with locals but also with other travellers, in order to learn from them, because I strongly believe that trips are there to make us grow.

Talking, listening to music, reading or watching a movie, spending some time outside (or inside and with food of course!) are the things I most enjoy doing while travelling. I've been a vegetarian for a year now, because I think it's one more way to help mitigate the effects of global warming. I am currently learning to eat more plants, so my repertoire of menus to share is somewhat reduced, but that is what creativity is for!

I am a very curious person but at the same time I respect the privacy of others. I will never ask uncomfortable questions, but I will always be interested in hearing from others if they are willing to share their stories with me.

If there is something that I learned while studying architecture and that characterizes me today, it is to have a very creative approach aimed at solving problems of all kinds, not just technical ones. In addition to Spanish and English, I speak German. In fact, I am a teacher of German as a foreign language and I worked for several years teaching this language to people of all ages, from 4 to 70 years old! I am currently learning Italian, but since I am fond of languages, I also wanted to learn at least a little Russian when I travelled there. I am convinced that in this way it is possible to better understand the cultures we visit and learn from them.

Interests

Languages

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

More details about my language interests
German and Spanish are my strengths. Although I am not an expert, I can also teach English. I have been learning Italian for two years, and I want to continue improving my knowledge!

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Gardening

Being an elderly companion

Life at a Farmstay

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

Charity Work

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Some knowledge of:  

DIY and building projects

General Maintenance

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Eco Projects

Helping around the house

Art Projects

Helping with Computers/ Internet

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Able to teach about:  

Babysitting and creative play

Languages

Teaching

More details about your skills

My great passions are architecture, design and languages. I am one of those people who generally finds a way to solve problems, not only technical or constructive, but of all kinds - I guess I'm also one of those people who like finding new problems that need to be solved, as well, because somehow, I have a little need of feeling myself challenged. I really like teaching German, which is what I worked on for many years. Although I have and have had students of very varied ages, I worked much more with children and adolescents, and I taught much more than just German. Being an architect gave me a background in mathematics and physics which is usually good enough to help teenagers in these two areas as well. Working with children and teens has shown a playful magic that makes learning easier. I am convinced that learning should always be fun or interesting, that is why I put a lot of energy in my students enjoying time with me, and I also have fun during the time that I am with them.

As for the more "conventional" jobs, everything I don't know, I learn relatively quickly. I am not an expert with computers, but I have an average knowledge of what is expected from a 28-year-old person, that is, I know how to use almost all the basics, plus some 2D and 3D design programs as well as editing software. I have a very proactive attitude towards work, I am committed and if there is something that always characterizes me, in any work environment, it is good humor.

Age

31

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  Driver's licence

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  Special dietary requirements
  I'm vegetarian (: