I'm flying to Pisa on Friday 22 January, 2016

If any Italians needing help with my native English, French, Dutch or even German, want to host me anytime over the next two months let me know.

I am very knowledgeable about learning foreign languages and understand enough neuroscience to know why some methods are generally better than others and that emotions are key because they drive interest, which drives focus and then learning. I am in the process of reinventing myself as a language coach/consultant.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love people from different backgrounds and cultures. I want to get my Italian to as near native speaker as I can and to help people improve their languages. I am very young at heart and in good shape. I might be old enough to be your dad, but I probably won't behave like him;-) It is just a number!

Interests

Family, friends, walking, languages, food, drink and people and what makes them tick. Football and neuroscience, podcasts but not politics. I appreciate culture, but love nice people.

• culture
• diy
• dining
• coach
• walking
• drinking
• flying
• politics
• podcasts
• soccer
• languages
• neuroscience

Music, Movies, and Books

I'd rather talk about life and live it.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have four great kids.

Teach, Learn, Share

I think that I could help most Italians getting their head around how to learn one of the languages that I speak and getting the right attitude to learn any language.

Positivity, energy, good attitudes and a willingness to give and take, help alleviate most shortcomings in people.

You won't want me doing your DIY though;-)

What I Can Share with Hosts

Positivity, life experience and humour.

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belgium, England, Netherlands, Wales