Rafael

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I am currently

Description

Hi! I'm Rafael, 21, an Italian language student. I'm passionate about learning languages and getting to know different cultures. Right now I'm learning Swedish and German in University and I would like to test my language skills and learn even more by spending some time abroad. I love nature and being outside, as well as meeting new people and sharing experiences with them. I'm looking for a cultural and linguistic exchange that allows me to learn something practical as well, far from home (where my motivation is often decreased). The idea of being away, doing something new, excites me.
I'm an open minded and adventurous person, yet kind of an introvert who can enjoy books and movies on a Saturday night as well; travel helps me to get out of my comfort zone and to expand my knowledge of other people and contexts that are different from my own. I'm sure this site will help me achieve amazing experiences.

Interests

Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Gardening

DIY and building projects

General Maintenance

Life at a Farmstay

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Language practice

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Some knowledge of:  

Eco Projects

Hospitality/Tourism

Teaching

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Able to teach about:  

Creating/ Cooking family meals

More details about your skills

I'm a language student, therefore I'm passionate about learning languages and, perhaps, teach them as well. I have some knowledge of Linguistics, Philology and language didactics theories.
I have a C2 certificate in English Language (from 2018); my Swedish proficiency is about B1 and my German proficiency is about B2.
I also passed some exam on environmental sciences, since the subjects of climate change, pollution and protection of our planet interest me. I posses random, self-taught knowledge of Biology, especially facts about animals and plants that I find interesting. It's not much, but I enjoy learning whatever I can.
I've been in a Scout group for most of my life, which taught me a lot of practical skills when I'm out in the nature as well as relational skills when I'm with people, and opened my views in many directions. I can light a fire, cook in the wild, tie knots and so on. I'm sure I still have much to learn; my adventurer skills might be a bit rusty now but I can do fine in a vegetable garden or on a trip into the woods!
I consider myself to be skilled at cooking and I enjoy making meals for myself and others. I am a vegetarian, therefore I learned how to cook many things that I enjoy and give me the nutrients I need. I love baking cakes and pies.
I love animals and being around them, feeding and taking care of them, although I don't have any specific skill.

Languages

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

More details about my language interests
I want to learn more of Swedish and German and I'm interested in teaching some Italian as well

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Age

21

What else ...

Literature and cinema interest me, and I can say that I know something about it.
I love music (especially metal, but my tastes expand into many other genres)
I play Dungeons and Dragons
I'm really into Netflix series
I believe in equal rights for everyone

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  I'm slightly allergic to some kinds of pollen and to cat's fur, but the presence of a cat won't be a problem for me

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  Special dietary requirements
  I'm a vegetarian