In this topic, we’ll explore the experience of staying with a host family. Many students live with host families when they travel abroad to study. This living arrangement helps them practice English and learn about the culture from inside the home. We’ll look at key vocabulary, phrases, and conversations you might need to describe and discuss this experience.
Grammar Focus:
Present Continuous Tense
Usage: The present continuous tense describes actions happening at the moment of speaking or temporary situations.
- Structure: Subject + am/is/are + verb-ing.
- Example: "She is living with a host family."
- Examples in Context:
- "He is staying with a family in Canada."
- "They are adapting to a new environment."
Vocabulary:
- Host Family - The family that provides accommodation to a student.
- Homestay - A program in which a student lives with a local family.
- Culture - The customs, traditions, and way of life of a group of people.
- Language Immersion - The process of learning a language by being surrounded by it.
- Adapt - To get used to a new situation.
- House Rules - Rules specific to a household that guests are expected to follow.
- Chores - Tasks or responsibilities around the house.
- Hospitality - Friendly and generous reception of guests or strangers.
- Host Parents - The adults in the host family.
- Host Siblings - The children of the host family.
Useful Expressions:
- "I'm living with a host family."
- "I’m trying to adapt to their house rules."
- "They are teaching me about their culture."
- "I help with household chores to show appreciation."
- "I feel like a part of their family."
- "It's a great way to practice my English every day."
- "I'm learning so much from this experience."
- "They are very welcoming and hospitable."
Sentences:
- She’s living with a host family to improve her English.
- They’re helping her learn about local traditions.
- She is enjoying her time with her host siblings.
- Every day, she speaks English with her host parents.
- She finds it easy to adapt to their way of life.
Questions and Answers:
Q: Why is she living with a host family?
- A: She is living with a host family to practice her English and learn more about the local culture.
Q: How does she feel about staying with them?
- A: She feels happy and comfortable; they are very welcoming.
Q: What activities does she do with the host family?
- A: She helps with chores, shares meals, and practices English every day.
Q: Is she finding it hard to adapt?
- A: At first, it was a bit challenging, but now she feels more at home.
Q: What benefits does she get from this experience?
- A: She gains language skills, cultural understanding, and a sense of family away from home.
Conversation:
Situation: Emily, a foreign exchange student, is living with a host family in Canada. She talks to her friend, Sarah, about her experience.
Sarah: Hi, Emily! How’s it going with your host family?
Emily: Hi, Sarah! It’s going great! I’m really enjoying it.
Sarah: That’s awesome. Do you like living with them?
Emily: Yes, they’re so kind and helpful. I feel like part of the family!
Sarah: That’s so nice to hear. What’s it like day-to-day?
Emily: Well, we have breakfast together every morning, and I try to help with some of the chores. We talk a lot, so it’s great for my English.
Sarah: That sounds like a perfect immersion experience! Do they have any house rules?
Emily: Yes, a few. Like, we all eat dinner together, and I have to keep my room tidy. But it’s all good—it actually helps me feel more organized.
Sarah: I’m so glad to hear that, Emily. It sounds like you’re learning a lot!
Emily: Definitely. I’d recommend this to anyone wanting to improve their language skills!
Reading:
Living with a Host Family: A Cultural Immersion Experience
Living with a host family is an amazing way to fully experience a new culture. Host families welcome students into their homes, helping them adapt to a new country and language. This experience allows students to practice the language daily, not only in school but also in real-life settings. Students often find it challenging at first but soon adapt to house rules and routines. They get to enjoy local customs, celebrate holidays, and learn the values of their host family. Most students say that living with a host family feels like being part of a second family. This type of cultural immersion creates lifelong memories and friendships.
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