Hi, my name is Magdalena! Being an English, French, and German as a Foreign Language teacher, I am of course passionate about languages and cultures! I believe that culture and language cannot be separated from each other. I want to teach authentically, and I think that travelling to English and French speaking countries is essential in order to do so! I lived and traveled in English and French speaking countries for two years, but I am of course also interested to know more about your home country especially if I haven't been there!

Another passion of mine is food and drink. I am always ready to exchange recipes or to cook for friends and couchsurfers. I worked in a French restaurant during my studies and lived in France for a while, so French cuisine is definitely my favorite, but I am interested in getting to know your favorite meal too.

I also really enjoy being out in nature. I love hiking!

I am currently working as a teacher in a high school in the city center of Augsburg and really busy with my job. However, I don't want to stop hosting because it enables me to travel without having to leave my home. I will try to show you around at night or at least share a meal with you after school.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Couchsurfing is the most profound way of travelling for me. Getting to know a culture from the inside perspective of a local while experiencing other ways of living is just priceless.

Chez moi, couchsurfing me permet de voyager sans me déplacer.

Interests

• cooking
• running
• traveling
• music
• live music
• hiking
• vegetarian cooking

Music, Movies, and Books

I love music!
I mostly listen to Folk, Rock'n'Roll, and Blues.
I like the "classics" such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Neil Young, Bob Dylan or Fleetwood Mac but also some of the new stuff such as The Black Keys, The Alabama Shakes, Dr. Dog, Leon Bridges, etc.

Books:

John Steinbeck: "Grapes of Wrath", "Of Mice and Men", "The Pearl"

Jon Krakauer: "Into the Wild"

Victor Hugo: "Les Misérables"

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I taught German in three continents.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you some German or even some Bavarian.

I am excited about expanding my mind; I want to learn from other cultures and other ways of living.

I would love to cook local food with you!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Germany, New Zealand, United States