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| ADVICE AND TIPS HOST FAMILIES |
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- Remember that the first few days and even week will be very intense and draining for your student. They will be adjusting to a new language, time zone, timetable, food, people and places. They may seem tired and overwhelmed at times, which can be misinterpreted as aloof and bored.
- A Smile and a "yes", doesn’t necessarily mean that they understand. Think of back up questions to make sure or have them repeat, especially if it is important.
- Speak slowly and clearly, repeat with different words, minimize use of slang and expressions when explaining something.
- Speaking games, such as taboo, pictionary and scattagories may help stimulate conversation and break the ice.
- Cooking something in the kitchen or other hands-on activites are also great for interaction and getting to know each other better.
- Spain is a foreign country, but also a first world country; they have many of the same devices and equipment as Americans .
- If your student is from the Basque Country, be aware that he or she may prefer to be identified from there, more than from Spain.
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