Meet a Host

Sue (aged 58 years) lives in a large Staffordshire village with her husband Andy (aged 51 years). Stafford is approx. 40 minutes (by car) from Birmingham.

The village is on the Shropshire Union Canal where traditional narrow boats can be seen (from two canal-side pubs if you wish). Village activities include fetes, barn dances, etc. There are other beautiful villages nearby.

There is a good bus service to Stafford, Newport, Telford and Shrewsbury and easy access by road to Stafford (railway station, theatre, cinema, music venues, sports centre, shopping.

Nearby, you'll find Stoke on Trent, Wedgewood Museum, very good shopping and excellent theatres for both music and drama.

We are not far from the Peak District National Park which has stunning countryside.

We are a large, close family who like nothing better than to get together and to enjoy ourselves.

My name is Louise and I live in a village called Codsall, in the Heart of England. I am 32 years old and I enjoy cycling, travel, badminton, roller skating, reading and listening to music. Codsall is very rural with Bridgnorth a short drive away.I live with my friend, Jackie and we have a pet Schitzu dog called Smartie.

Our Home

We live in a 3 bed room semi-detached house and our nearest city is Wolverhampton. We are a 2 minute walk to the railway station which goes straight to Wolverhampton and via Wolverhampton to Birmingham. We are also on a main bus route.

I began teaching in 1992 (Travel and Tourism) and I've taught English in Russia, India and Malaysia.

I have the following qualifications – BA (Further, Adult and Higher Education) and Trinity TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).

I am able to teach general and business English, presentation skills, travel and tourism and geography.

We live 45 minutes away from Birmingham International Airport and about 35 minutes away from Birmingham city centre.

We can offer the following facilities:

• A car
• A computer/internet access
• A garden
• Swimming nearby
• Tennis, golf and horse riding nearby
• Sports Centre, Theatre and Cinema nearby

I love being outdoors on my bike and I enjoy showing students around the countryside of Codsall and the city of Wolverhampton. I enjoy hosting and teaching students and I look forward to welcoming you into our home.

Hello, my name is Christine and I live in a small village in Worcester. I am 57 years old and I enjoy animals, walking and swimming. I have 27 years of teaching experience and was also a head teacher of a school. I have the following qualifications – BA, MA, PGCE.

I live with my husband, John (he looks after our alpacas). He is aged 68 years and enjoys gardening and walking. I have a son aged 34 yrs and he enjoys sports, walking and cooking. I work 2 days a week as a teacher and John stays at home.

Our home

We live in a 4 bedroom bungalow in a country village. We're surrounded by beautiful countryside and our famous Malvern Hills are very nearby.

The centre of Birmingham can be reached by car in less than an hour.

We can offer the following facilities:

• A car
• A computer/internet access
• A garden
• A private bathroom
• Swimming near by
• Tennis, golf and horse riding nearby
• Sports Centre, cinema, theatre nearby

I have hosted foreign students for over 13 years and have taught them English and other skills. We have all thoroughly enjoyed this experience. I look forward to seeing you soon!