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Description
Hi, I'm an English teacher and I have travelled all over Europe teaching English to children, teenagers and adults. I really enjoy meeting new people and experiencing different cultures. I have experience volunteering in a language immersion programme and it was one of the best experiences of my life as I met some amazing and unique people. My hobbies include shopping, watching movies, meeting people for a drink or a meal, listening to music and walking in the mountains.
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Interests
Books
Drawing & painting
Cooking & food
Nature
Music
Movies & TV
Languages
Mountain
Hiking
Dancing
Events & social
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Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Some knowledge of:
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Able to teach about:
Languages
Teaching
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More details about your skills
I've worked as an English teacher for 15 years and I have experience teaching both individual students and groups, from 4 years to adult. I have also provided help with school work in other subjects through the medium of English, and conversational classes and examination preparation. I also have a good knowledge of Spanish and basic conversational French and Italian.
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Age
46
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What else ...
I enjoy socialising with people and playing card and board games.
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Smoker
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Driver's licence
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16 Jan 2022
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(Become part of our family in ...)
I spent a week with Kasia, Pawel and their cute kids in December, and also a week with them and other families at a camp in the mountains in October. Both weeks were great fun and short but exciting! Kasia and Pawel are very kind and friendly, and I instantly felt like part of the family. The "work" wasn't really work, just accompanying them and
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16 Jan 2022
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I spent 3 lovely weeks with Beata and her family last autumn. Beata is one of the most friendly people I've met, we had some great conversations. Her sons are very intelligent and fluent at English, teaching them was more of a pleasure than a job. I especially loved playing board games with the boys and their cousins when they visited- they were
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16 Jan 2022
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(English and German speakers ...)
I spent 2 great weeks at Iza's language school. Iza and her family are very open-minded and friendly, as well as the other teachers at the school. I really enjoyed working with the children at the school and also Iza's daughter Maja. Also, Iza and Lukasz cook excellent food! I'd definitely recommend this experience and I hope to keep in contact
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16 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer for host
(Become part of our family in ...)
I spent a week with Kasia, Pawel and their cute kids in December, and also a week with them and other families at a camp in the mountains in October. Both weeks were great fun and short but exciting! Kasia and Pawel are very kind and friendly, and I instantly felt like part of the family. The "work" wasn't really work, just accompanying them and
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16 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer for host
(Stay with our nice, quiet ...)
I spent 3 lovely weeks with Beata and her family last autumn. Beata is one of the most friendly people I've met, we had some great conversations. Her sons are very intelligent and fluent at English, teaching them was more of a pleasure than a job. I especially loved playing board games with the boys and their cousins when they visited- they were
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16 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer for host
(English and German speakers ...)
I spent 2 great weeks at Iza's language school. Iza and her family are very open-minded and friendly, as well as the other teachers at the school. I really enjoyed working with the children at the school and also Iza's daughter Maja. Also, Iza and Lukasz cook excellent food! I'd definitely recommend this experience and I hope to keep in contact
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25 Oct 2021
Left by host (Come and help people with ...) for Workawayer
Sarah is a capable teacher with a beautiful British accent. It was a great benefit to our program because we always have few Britons. She is cheerful, hardworking and reliable. If she is interested in helping us again, we will be happy.
9 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer for host
(Come and help people with ...)
This was my first time in the Czech Republic and it's such a beautiful country! I stayed in a lovely hotel and taught English to some lovely Czech adults for a week and really enjoyed it as they were so friendly and enthusiastic. The activities and conversation lessons were really varied, and social time in the evening was amazing! Luci, Tom and
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9 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer for host
(Come and help my kids with ...)
I spent a week at Iwona's house and taught English to some of her students at the school and private students, and it was a really enjoyable experience. Most of the students are willing to learn, and they have varying levels of English. I also enjoyed the conversations I had with Iwona, her son Wojtek and also her older children who were at home
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9 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer for host
(Come and help our ...)
I really enjoyed staying with Anna, Greg and the girls and wish I could have stayed longer! Both Anna and Greg are extremely friendly and speak perfect English, and the girls are very keen to learn. I loved playing board games with them in the evenings. Anna is a very good cook and the food was nice and varied. I'd love to see you again, thank you
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30 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer for host
(Help my son learn English and ...)
I first met Beata on an English immersion programme in summer 2020, and she is a very warm and friendly person. She invited me to stay with her for a week, and we had some excellent conversations and I especially enjoyed playing games with her and her son, and I also met some of her friends. Their cats are absolutely adorable! I highly recommend
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20 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer for host
(Share your culture in Gdynia, ...)
I stayed with Karolina for 5 days and worked at a day camp at her school. There weren't many children, but I really enjoyed my stay there. Karolina is a very open and friendly person, and I enjoyed learning about her travels. We went out to Gdansk together one evening, and we also took the children on a tour of Gdansk which was very interesting.
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15 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer for host
(Join our family and practice ...)
I stayed in Dorota and Bartek's summer home in the countryside for a week, and I had a lovely time with them. Both were very friendly and understanding, and I felt like part of the family even though the stay was short. The boys were also very polite and friendly, despite being "typical teenagers", and I felt they made some effort to speak
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28 Jul 2021
Left by host (Teach my children English on ...) for Workawayer
Sarah, we are glad that you visited us and left us some of your time. Sara is a very good, friendly, calm person and a good teacher for our children :)
28 Jul 2021
Left by Workawayer for host
(Teach my children English on ...)
My stay with Sara and Przemek was very short because I had to teach on summer camps before and after so I didn't have much time. They are both very friendly and welcoming, and their sons are so cute! Natan, the oldest, is very chatty and friendly and speaks quite good English for his age. The younger boys are so sweet and playful, they're a joy to
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28 Jul 2021
Left by Workawayer for host
(English speakers welcome for ...)
This was one of the best experiences with Workaway, I really enjoyed meeting so many people and it didn't feel like work because it was basically just talking and playing games! Gosia, Richard and the other volunteers are so warm and friendly, and the participants are always willing to learn. The venue is in a beautiful forest near Poznan, and the
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28 Jul 2021
Left by Workawayer for host
(English language lessons and ...)
I stayed with Kinga and Michal last year (sorry for the late recommendation!). Although the stay was quite short, I enjoyed every moment of it, they are extremely warm and welcoming people and cook the best food! I enjoyed playing with the girls, Zosia and Tosia, and reading to them in English, Zosia particularly has excellent communication skills
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28 Jul 2021
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(Short time Helper with kids ...)
Barbara and Andrew are both very kind, helpful and understanding people. I stayed with them in March, and although they were unable to offer a room in their house due to a last-minute family issue, they very kindly offered a room in an apartment they were renting for a month. I spent a few evenings a week with them playing games, reading to the
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28 Jul 2021
Left by Workawayer for host
(Help with teaching our ...)
I stayed with Jarek and Iza last Christmas, and they are both very kind and welcoming. The tasks were mostly housework and help with the English language, and I especially enjoyed celebrating Christmas and New Year with them and the rest of the family. I couldn't go back to the UK to visit my own family due to Covid-19 restrictions, but they more
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28 Jul 2021
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Aga and Artur were both very friendly and kind, and I really enjoyed my stay with them. They were open and easy-going people, and their daughters were just so cute! Thank you very much for everything, and I recommend this family for future volunteers!
28 Jul 2021
Left by Workawayer for host
(English speaking friend ...)
My stay with Magda and Michal was very short due to personal commitments. Magda and Michal are both very friendly and welcoming, and they speak very good English so communication was excellent. Before my stay with them, I had more experience with older children so I was hoping to gain more experience and practice with younger children.
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24 Jul 2021
Left by host (English speaking friend ...) for Workawayer
Sarah stayed at our busy house for 5 days. We enjoyed her company, when she joined our meal times. She was eager to help around the house.
However, I had the impression that she doesnt like the company of small children (we have 3 under 4yo), and was quite busy with her online classes - I recommend talking to her online in advance and discuss the … read more
However, I had the impression that she doesnt like the company of small children (we have 3 under 4yo), and was quite busy with her online classes - I recommend talking to her online in advance and discuss the … read more
16 May 2021
Left by Workawayer for host
(Help our big family with ...)
I spent an amazing two weeks with this family and I really felt "at home" in their house. The girls, Anna and Maddie, are very open and friendly, and I enjoyed speaking English and playing games with them. Although their parents' English was less fluent, they were really warm and friendly and made me feel like part of the family. They have a
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13 May 2021
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(Join our family, experience ...)
Sorry for the late recommendation. My stay with Abdo and Ania was quite short, but very intense! We had some great conversations and they took me around the city and to the beach and we also had a lovely barbecue in the garden. I loved playing games with their sons, their younger son is so sweet! I visited in the summer so I didn't get the
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13 May 2021
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(Be a part of our family, help ...)
I spent a lovely 2 weeks at Maciek and Marlena's house last month. They are both very open and friendly and I had some great conversations with them. I also enjoyed playing games with the children, although they don't speak much English they seemed to pick up most of what I was saying. Also, the cat is absolutely adorable! Thank you very much for
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22 Jun 2020
Left by Workawayer for host
(Help our family and explore ...)
I had a wonderful 3 weeks with the family. The parents, Aleksandra and Wojciech, were very open and friendly and I loved playing games with them and the children. There wasn't too much work involved, just speaking English to the family and preparing their daughter for the speaking part of an English exam. It was great to experience family life in
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