By on January 4th, 2016
3 Tips for Hosting Students Learning English
Most of the students who take advantage of our placement services for homestays are coming to the United States to learn English as a second language. That means that most of these students have already had some English education, but they may not be fluent, especially in the first few days and weeks. Language immersion is an amazing thing, and you’ll be surprised at just how quickly your student starts to pick up more and more English. As a host…
By on January 1st, 2016
4 Mistakes First-Time Host Families Make
If you’re preparing to host an international student in your home, you’re probably pretty excited, but you might also be a bit nervous, too. A lot of host families have the best intentions, but they still end up making the same mistakes with their students. Here’s a quick guide to avoid the biggest goofs that first-time host families make. Speaking Way Too Loudly This is something almost everyone does when they speak to someone who doesn’t speak their language very…
By on December 30th, 2015
4 Myths About Hosting International Students
Do you wish that you could host an international student in your home, but you just don’t think it’s possible? A lot of people miss out on this incredible experience because they’ve heard one or more myths about hosting international students. Let’s debunk the myths, and then you can decide whether or not being a host family is right for you. Myth 1 – It’s Expensive People have this idea that they’re going to have to add another member to…