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I need someone to practice languages, and especially English, with!! I'm eager to advance my proficiency in spoken English. Just a little time every day to have a conversation after finishing work would be good for me.
Hello! My name is Francesc. I live in a small agricultural town called Aitona near Lleida, Catalunya. (Aitona is two hours by car from the Pyrenees and about the same from Barcelona.) I live alone in a large house (simple, but well equipped).
My two daughters (19 and 25 y.o.) frequently visit and join me in activities such as hiking or mushroom hunting.
My passion is learning languages. This is why I enjoy hosting people from around the world and doing a language exchange.
I can host anyone from single persons to couples, possibly even couples with children. If you want, I can help you improve your Spanish or Catalan. My town, Aitona, is arguably the fruit production capital of Europe. The town is surrounded by swathes of orchards- peaches, apricots, pears, apples, plums, olives, and almonds.....In the spring the orchards light up in blossoming colors, attracting visitors from all over the world. During this and even other times, the orchards are a nice place for a stroll.
Nearby Lleida is one of the oldest cities in Catalunya. Its prominent monument, The Seu Vella cathedral, dates back to 1203.
I speak Catalan and Spanish which I am happy to share in exchange for some English, French, or German.
There really is no ¨work¨that I ask of workawayers other than they help with washing dishes after we have eaten a meal together, that they keep their room clean and tidy and that they clean up after themselves.
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Práctica de idiomas
Cocinar para toda la familia
Ayuda doméstica
Ayuda informática
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Although my mother tongue is Catalan,I grew up learning both Catalan & Spanish at the same time. Most of the people in summer are not natives, they speak mostly Spanish (Castellano), also Moroccan and Romanian. Of course, we can help you to improve your Spanish and Catalan. We can also show you all the stages of the fruit trees, from the trees in flowers, until the fruit gets to the market in your hometown.
Ayuda
First of all, as I don't have too much free time, and right now my goal is to improve my English language skills, spending a little time speaking before, during and after, dinner, would be good enough for me. If we also have time for going a long stroll on te riverside, much better! I work as a bus driver doing regular services around Catalunya, Which is why I spend long hours a day away from home. Also, I am still studying, attending classes twice a week because I'm eager to advance my proficiency in it.
Idiomas hablados
Catalan: Fluido
Español: Fluido
Inglés: Intermedio
Francés: Principiante
Alojamiento
Three-storey house with three bedrooms, a bathroom, a living room, a dining room, kitchen, terrace, balcony, etc. Neighbors from around the world.I live on a narrow and quiet street without traffic.
Algo más...
There's a regular bus service every day from the town to the city, except Sundays.
Although, I am new to workaway, I used to host people from around the world through another website, before the pandemic.
Don't hesitate to contact me for any questions.
As a friend said, life is about people you meet, and the things you create with them.
GO WITH THE FLOW
Un poco más de información
Acceso a Internet
Acceso a Internet limitado
Tenemos animales
Somos fumadores
Puede alojar familias
Puede acoger a nómadas digitales
Definitelly, my wifi is wide and good enough! From 10th of September 2021.
Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas
Althought I have a big house, it doesn't have a park car in,or garage, even I let my own car always on the street, but there's a campervan place very near from my house.
Podría aceptar mascotas
Frequently, pets have better behavior than human being.
¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
Más de dos
Horas esperadas
Maximum 2-3 hours a day, 5 days a week
Comentarios (12)
and he had no problem fitting into my packed lifestyle. I would recommend Luke to anyone,… read more
He is very welcoming, and made me feel comfortable from the beginning. He always involved me in his activities, introduced me to his friends and even translated their Catalan for me when necessary.
His eagerness to learn and to live life to the full is inspiring. He doesn't just learn English for… read more
We came to Francesc's family house in the town of Aitona one month ago. I was depressed and anxious at that time, but I got better and better in the arms of orchards, hills and riverside and sharing precious time with our friend Francesc. We were… read more
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and he had no problem fitting into my packed lifestyle. I would recommend Luke to anyone,… read more
He is very welcoming, and made me feel comfortable from the beginning. He always involved me in his activities, introduced me to his friends and even translated their Catalan for me when necessary.
His eagerness to learn and to live life to the full is inspiring. He doesn't just learn English for… read more
We came to Francesc's family house in the town of Aitona one month ago. I was depressed and anxious at that time, but I got better and better in the arms of orchards, hills and riverside and sharing precious time with our friend Francesc. We were… read more
Very friendly and welcoming, respectful and always taking care that I had anything I need.
We spent lots of time talking about everything and nothing, but it was also possible to be quiet together and just relax.
Because of his work he was out of the house a lot, so I had plenty of time to take care of my… read more
Also, we discussed some big topics such as education, eating habits and lifestyle, the different… read more
His English is very good, and his commitment to keep improving is impressive.
We were in Aitona during the hottest time of the year so it was a little uncomfortable to go out during the day, and if you… read more
You arrived here on February 22nd, 2022 and you… read more
He's extrovert, steady and conscientious. Peter was a great help to… read more
Upon my arrival by bus in Lleida he met me at the bus station and then drove me to his town of Aitona. His home was simple but had all the necessities for a comfortable stay. Francesc let me stay in a private bedroom equipped with a… read more
He demonstrated very timely responses and good communication, from the very start. He sent me information about how to arrive to Lleida, where he offered to pick me up. And he did exactly that! He, so kindly, picked me up in… read more
From the beginning he was very welcoming and very kind .
He always made sure that we had everything and showed us his hometown during a trip on the mountain.
We had funny evenings together and all in all it was a great stay.
Thank you Francesc !
and that's the best present someone could gave at this moment
He grew a wise consciousness inside of our daily bases when we were spending time together
Thanks so much Francesc, see you :)
