Joanna

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I'm a female, solo traveller. I love travelling, learning about new cultures and learning languages. I have previously lived in Thailand and France and have done Workaways in many countries including Italy, Nepal and New Zealand.
I'm a DELTA qualified English teacher who is taking a break to explore the world and appreciate living in the moment.
My dream is to be a polyglot; I can speak French and Italian and now I'd like to learn Spanish.
I'm very open-minded and enjoy working with people of all ages and from all backgrounds. I'm kind, conscientious and thoughtful.
I'm hoping to find families who I can live and share everyday life with, learn new languages with and immerse myself in the local culture with.
Interests

Yoga / Wellness

Outdoor activities

Nature

Photography

Music

Languages

Gardening

Culture

Cooking & food

Books

Beach

Animals
Languages

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

More details about my language interests
I love languages and would like to become a polyglot!

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Languages

Being an elderly companion

Some knowledge of:

Helping around the house

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Babysitting and creative play

Light gardening

House & pet sitting

Able to teach about:

Teaching
More details about your skills

I have taught English as a foreign language for thirteen years, both in the UK and abroad, teaching all ages. I love to travel and learn about different cultures and languages. I like to visit one country at a time, immersing myself in daily life in order to truly learn about a culture and give me the best opportunity of practising the language. I am an Airbnb superhost, taking pride in providing guests with a warm welcome and a clean and comfortable space to stay in.
I love being outdoors and enjoy nature. I often help friends and family in their gardens when I visit them; unfortunately I live in a flat so don't have my own!
Age

43
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  No fish or seafood

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6 Jul 2026

Left by host (Join us at our social hostel ...) for Workawayer ()

I don’t even have the words to highly recommend Joana. Joana is an amazing person. She’s not just responsible, organized, and tidy — it was truly a joy, a real pleasure, to share my home with her. We bonded so much. I loved being able to play with her. She’s the one who got us into playing board games. Thanks to her, we learned and enjoyed doing … read more

(Excellent )

24 Jun 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join us at our social hostel ...)

I stayed with Evelin for three weeks; I was lucky enough to be able to stay at her home and spend time with her and her family. It was a wonderful experience and everyone was so friendly and welcoming; I particularly enjoyed playing Monopoly and card games with Evelin and her daughter and chatting to her father. They have two gorgeous cats - I … read more

(Excellent )

11 Mar 2026

Left by host (Help out in a traditional ...) for Workawayer ()

It was really lovely hosting Joanna on her first week in South America. I’m glad the quieter neighborhood helped her ease into Lima a bit. I truly appreciated her help around the house and in the garden, and it was nice chatting and sharing our travel stories during the week. Genesis definitely enjoyed the extra attention too!
You’re always … read more

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10 Mar 2026

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I had a very enjoyable week staying with Marissa in Lima. The area she lives in is a quiet residential area, away from the busyness of the city centre and Miraflores. I swept the house every day and kept the garden tidy; it was a very relaxed experience which was perfect for my first week in South America. Marissa is a pleasure to spend time with … read more

(Excellent )

10 Mar 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help our family with ...)

I had a wonderful two weeks staying with Freddy here, Chincha. The highlight of my stay was working on a mural - a work of art which I didn't know I was capable of producing and a process which has given me so many new skills. I also helped with the animals every day and I already miss Lulu who is a very lovable dog. Freddy is a wonderful host who … read more

(Excellent )

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6 Jul 2026

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24 Jun 2026

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11 Mar 2026

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10 Mar 2026

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10 Mar 2026

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8 Dec 2025

Left by host (Language exchange on Oliva, ...) for Workawayer

Joanna ha sido una más en casa desde el primer momento. Nel, nuestro peque de 5 años ha estado muy feliz con ella en casa y está deseando que vuelva a venir y nosotros también 💚. A través del juego Nel iba hablando ingles de una forma súper natural y pasándoselo genial. Y todos hemos disfrutado mucho de las excursiones y los juegos juntos. Gracias … read more

(Excellent)

2 Dec 2025

Left by Workawayer for host (Language exchange on Oliva, ...)

From the moment I arrived Patri, Javi and Nel welcomed me into their home and treated me as part of their family. They took me on excursions to visit nearby places (Gulliver's park in Valencia in particular was a lot of fun!) and I spent a lot of time playing with Nel who is very intelligent and already knows a lot of English. We played a lot of … read more

(Excellent)

17 Nov 2025

Left by host (Volunteers who love nature, ...) for Workawayer

El tiempo que pasamos con Joanna se nos hizo muy corto. Se adaptó al trabajo de la huerta muy bien, realizando su trabajo de forma tranquila pero con mucha minuciosidad, es una persona muy perfeccionista. Creo que nadie ha limpiado tan bien las fresas como ella. También se mostró como una persona con iniciativa propia que realizaba a veces tareas … read more

(Excellent)

10 Nov 2025

Left by Workawayer for host (Volunteers who love nature, ...)

No encuentro palabras suficientes para describir este Workaway, pero increíble es una. Toni y Helena viven en el paraiso y se tienes suerte puedes compartirlo con ellos.
Trabajas en el campo por la mañana cuando Toni y Helena van al colegio. Siempre hay mucho que hacer: regar, desherbar, recoger frutas y verduras, limpiar la casa, cocinar, etc. … read more

(Excellent)

12 Jan 2025

Left by host (Help with daily family life ...) for Workawayer

Diligent is just one word to describe Joanna, but there are so many more—all of them positive.

Joanna was with us for 3 to 4 months, and we were truly sorry to see her go. She quickly adapted to our household and became a part of the family.

Her duties included cooking meals, doing laundry, gardening, keeping the house clean, and handling … read more

(Excellent)

4 Dec 2024

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

Nous aurions aimé que Joanna signe un long bail avec nous tellement elle a été parfaite, travailleuse, discrète, agréable et dynamique.
Nos portes lui resteront grandes ouvertes si elle décidait un come back

(Excellent)

27 Nov 2024

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

I had a wonderful two weeks with Michel and Lavinia and wish I could've stayed longer. They have a beautiful home in the middle of the countryside. I was made to feel so welcome and they cooked delicious food!
They have a large area of land so I spent a lot of time outdoors helping Michel with the everyday tasks: from sweeping up the leaves and … read more

(Excellent)

14 Nov 2024

Left by host (Help our family with English ...) for Workawayer

C'était notre premiere experience avec workaway. nous avons acceuilli Joanna comme un membre de la famille. Joanna a été tres disponible pour parler anglais avec nous tous a la maison. cela a été une chouette experience avec beaucoup d'échanges. nous recommandons vivement Joanna a d'autres hotes.

(Excellent)

14 Nov 2024

Left by Workawayer for host (Help our family with English ...)

I spent a month with the Gorget family and had a great time! They are a very friendly, welcoming family who included me in everything. The exchange was for me to help them with their English - everyone was keen and motivated and I did a mix of one-to-one 'lessons' and time when we spoke English all together (for example, we always tried to speak … read more

(Excellent)

27 Jun 2024

Left by host (Join our family and help with ...) for Workawayer

Live with Joanna has been really easy. She tries always doing her best to help you. She is a perfect guest.
We have really appreciated her ability with childreen, really special, patient and smart! She is able to speak different languages. it has been amazing because everyone of us were always confortable with her!
We were also confident speaking … read more

(Excellent)

24 Jun 2024

Left by Workawayer for host (Join our family and help with ...)

I spent three weeks with this family and I just wish I could have stayed for longer - from the moment I arrived they were so kind and welcoming and I loved spending time with them. They are a traditional Italian family who cook amazing food every day - I loved mealtimes with them!!
Most of my 'work' was in the afternoons helping with the two … read more

(Excellent)

3 Jul 2023

Left by host (Help me with daily activities ...) for Workawayer

Joanna was staying 8 days with me.
She was simply “formidable” and very pleasant to live with.
I regret her permit was over and she had to return to her country.
My best wishes accompaned her.
Ruth.

(Excellent)

29 Jun 2023

Left by Workawayer for host (Help me with daily activities ...)

I had a wonderful week with Ruth; it was a real pleasure to stay in her home and help her. At 90, she is still very capable but there are some everyday jobs which you can help with to make her life easier: the most important thing you will need to do is cook lunch. Other jobs include cleaning, helping with the washing, ironing, shopping, … read more

(Excellent)

10 Jun 2023

Left by host (Be part of our family and ...) for Workawayer

I dont know a right word to describe Joanna: she is simply a dream...
I hope that you will be lucky enough to host her..
She is smiling, warm hearth, always ready to help.
She helped more than we expected from her.
Teddy and Paolo are in love with her, she was a sister for Umberto and I.
After two bad experiences she gave us the chance to believe … read more

(Excellent)

10 Jun 2023

Left by Workawayer for host (Be part of our family and ...)

I spent three weeks with this wonderful family in Massa; a family of three who welcome you into their home and treat you as one of the family from day one. Teddy (the dog) will become your shadow the minute he meets you - he will love you unconditionally for the walks you take him on.
The work is as described - hoovering and walking Teddy. … read more

(Excellent)

25 Feb 2023

Left by host (Experience a simple farm ...) for Workawayer

Johanna stayed with us for a week and bit more. She helped us in our farm and house. She is very hard working and is up to do anything you will ask or needs to be done. Having her at our house was a very helpful. She was also very easy going and easy to talk with .I can definitely recommend you to host her.

(Excellent)

15 Feb 2023

Left by Workawayer for host (Experience a simple farm ...)

I stayed at Nischal's for just over a week. It's a large house with plenty of room - there were 5-6 of us staying while I was there. We had comfortable mattresses on the floor and our own bathroom (there is only cold water). Nischal's family are so nice - very friendly and welcoming - I really miss his mum and sister who were so kind to me. The … read more

(Excellent)

8 Dec 2022

Left by host (Family from Bergamo, a ...) for Workawayer

Joanna stayed at our house for about a month and took EXCELLENT care of our daughter!
She also took great care of our home. We really appreciated her diligence and attentiveness. She's kind, conscientious and thoughtful. Her friendship has helped our daughter and we're incredibly grateful for all the life lessons she's received from her!

I … read more

(Excellent)

6 Dec 2022

Left by Workawayer for host (Family from Bergamo, a ...)

I had a wonderful five weeks with this family - from the moment I arrived they welcomed me into their home and life and included me in everything. We ate together every day (lots of yummy cheese!) and went to Lake Como one weekend.
Nataša and Leda both speak excellent English so communication was no problem. Most of my time was spent with Leda, … read more

(Excellent)

27 Oct 2022

Left by host (Welcoming a native ...) for Workawayer

Joanna was the perfect host on several points of view: she is an attentive, precise, very clean, tidy person and with a great desire to play with my daughters. She helped me a lot in a spontaneous and sincere way. It was definitely a very positive experience and I recommend it without hesitation. She also helped me a lot with housework.
Thank you … read more

(Excellent)

24 Oct 2022

Left by Workawayer for host (Welcoming a native ...)

I'm so glad I found this family to stay with - it was my first Workaway experience and it was perfect. Ketty and the girls were so friendly and welcoming and they all speak good English so communication was easy.
The two girls are 9 and 6; most of my time was spent with Linda who is 6: taking her to school and picking her up, helping with … read more

(Excellent)