I had a shaky start with catching flu and jet lagged, but Katie did all she could with a welcome meal, showing me around shops and helping me understand the way to the study place and around Levunshulme. I had lots of study days which were busy but Katie’s communication was good with watsapp and texts. The winter can be harsh in Manchester but the room was neat and bed was comfortable. The help I had with laundry - washing and dryer and line drying made my busy schedule a bit lighter and my absent mindedness was well complimented by Katie’s perfectionist approach with some timely reminders!! A great host, very generous and genuine person Katie.. deserves my sincere thanks for making my stay very rewarding and mutually respectful approach in learning new ways of living in a new place !