Portland, Oregon, USA: Money Magazine proclaimed Portland North America's "Best Big City". One visit will explain why. Within short walking distance from our home is the Alberta Arts District featuring a slew of unique eateries, galleries, pubs and cafes. FYI: There's no sales tax in Oregon! Portland is surrounded by mountains, rivers and vineyards. Not to mention the Pacific Ocean to the west. So the Oregon Coast, Mt. Hood/Columbia River Gorge, and Wine Country are all highly recommended and favorite day-trips.
Type of Programme
One-to-one, personalised English tuition living full-board with the tutor's own family and in the tutor's own home, including local visits and excursions, meeting friends, neighbours and professional colleagues etc.
Type of House: Detached House in USA
Teaching Qualifications and Experience
BA in Intercultural Studies, 1983
Certified TESL/TESOL, 2006
Homestay Provider since 1993
Homestay Tutor with Portland Homestay PLUS since 2006
Volunteer ESL Tutor with Immigration and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO)
Hobbies and Interests
Steve: Reading, Volunteering, Hiking, Playing Handball, Watching Movies and Sports, Listening to Music, Vegetable Gardening, Playing Table Games.
Ginny: Reading, Walking, Yoga, Puzzles, Table Games, Flower Gardening, Knitting, Crafting, Baking, Puzzles.
Excursions and Local Attractions
Walking distance: McMenamin's Kennedy School, featuring a theater, brew pub, restaurant, and soaking pool. Alberta Arts District, featuring a unique array of cafes, pubs, eateries and galleries.
Short driving distance; Pioneer Place (Downtown),Lloyd Center Mall, Portland Art Museum, Oregon Zoo, Oregon Historical Society, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Pittock Mansion, Fort Vancouver...
An hour or two drive away: Columbia River Gorge/Multnomah Falls/Bonneville Dam, Willamette Valley Wineries, Oregon Coast, Warm Springs Indian Reservation...
