Hosting a Foreign exchange student

[emeric delczeg]

One thing I can GUARANTEE you without even knowing him a bit, you'll be literally shocked at how Mathias SUCKS at English... Unless of course one of his close relatives is native from the US or Commonwealth, which is quite unlikely... French school system is probably one of the WORST in the world when it comes to teaching Shakespeare's language.

Asner, from Spain, should do much better.

Probably he is good in making crapes.

 

[Deleted member 121863]

14 and 17 year old boys? You gotta update your profile. Mine is set at only 16-17 female, blond, students. Then again, maybe we are on different websites j/k. Good luck

 

[Elvia1023]

One thing I can GUARANTEE you without even knowing him a bit, you'll be literally shocked at how Mathias SUCKS at English... Unless of course one of his close relatives is native from the US or Commonwealth, which is quite unlikely... French school system is probably one of the WORST in the world when it comes to teaching Shakespeare's language.

Asner, from Spain, should do much better.

I think you're probably one of the only French people who can speak English Pesty a French student saying he can speak English means he is at about aged 4 level English I should know as us English are the worst out of everyone and very rarely learn foreign languages. Maybe he surprises us though. It's great what you are doing. They are lucky to get paired with you and I am sure they will enjoy the US.

Not going to get into that subject as it's pointless and not allowed but everything Phidias stated is true. Parts of France now are ruined with no coming back. I am actually going to Annecy next week...

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=a...34jcAhUIBSwKHbLsCokQ_AUICygC&biw=1600&bih=708

 

[Elvia1023]

I thought it would be the opposite. France has this air about it that it is sophisticated and Spain is just kinda blah. Do they learn any other languages in France? Its a weird concept to have so many nationalities packed in so close together all speaking different languages.

Ive never been out of the US. I plan on going to Italy next summer and then maybe take a train up to France. I wonder if there is a train route that connects Paris and Rome. Ive run into several people that have vacationed in Italy and they all liked it. I also studied Latin in school and learned about Roman history.

Good friends of mine just got back from staying in London. They were over there for 1 week and did 2 days in Paris. Took the train down there. They said that they didn't care for London at all. The people weren't friendly and they felt like it wasn't very nice compared to Paris. They loved Paris and want to go back there.

You should definitely go to Rome if you are interested in Roman history. Rome is one of the best places I have ever been. Have you seen my pic thread of Rome in the pic section? There is lot's to see there. I would recommend 2-5 days in Rome. There are so many amazing places in Italy but they can be awkward to get to especially if just visiting for a few days. I spoke to a US family in Rome and they were spending a few days there then onto the Amalfi coast for 1 week which would be a great mix. Although flying to the major cities of Europe would be great in a different way with lot's to see and do.

Rome to Paris is easy and you could fly for cheap and it will take just over 2 hours. You can fly to all major cities when in Europe for relatively cheap especially with Easyjet and Ryanair. Literally some flights could be $500 and with easyjet it is $40 it just depends upon date and time as prices go up and down. I just booked a flight and was getting quoted $1000 for 2 people return but with some playing about got it for $400. London has so much to see and do but I would not recommend it. Very unfriendly and similarly to France it is full of problems now due to mass immigration. It's a completely different place to what it was 20-30 (or even 10) years ago. 9 and of 10 babies in London are born to at least 1 foreign parent and 66% have both foreign parents. I was pro immigration in the past but not when it's letting him mainly young men who have no respect of a modern way of life and terrible views on women etc. Can you imagine 5 million Little Slices Only joking I actually agree with many of the things he states. But sure London is nothing like the North which is generally very friendly and welcoming.

 

[Phidias]

Probably he is good in making crapes.

LOL... you must mean "crêpes", the local pancakes...

Well, not even if you ask me... keep in mind Pasty said he was 14... most kids this age nowadays are so lazy it's painful to look at them... they're only good at watching porn on their smartphones, and I'm HARDLY exaggerating...

And as for food, they're only eating Mac Donald's or kebabs... the only crêpes they might have seen in their life is if their grannies once baked some for them...

 

[Phidias]

Both posts from Elvia, I subscribe TOTALLY.

 

[Ruileee]

it will be both challenging and interesting,also a way of communicating culture.

 

[MR. BMJ]

Damn was hoping it was some young 20-something females so I could stop by and say hi

lol

 

[bryce]

Damn was hoping it was some young 20-something females so I could stop by and say hi

lol

That's great

 

[Reload]

Damn was hoping it was some young 20-something females so I could stop by and say hiol

That's initially where I thought this was going too

 

[Dum ton]

That's a meaningful thing but requires patience

 

[Drift king]

Maybe ,Your house will be a mess

 

[pesty4077]

LOL... you must mean "crêpes", the local pancakes...

Well, not even if you ask me... keep in mind Pasty said he was 14... most kids this age nowadays are so lazy it's painful to look at them... they're only good at watching porn on their smartphones, and I'm HARDLY exaggerating...

And as for food, they're only eating Mac Donald's or kebabs... the only crêpes they might have seen in their life is if their grannies once baked some for them...

They gave me a 17 year old instead. You are right, his English is not good. The boy from Spain speaks better English. McDonalds is the magic word for any kid now days, LOL. That is where I will take them to eat breakfast before going to grocery store and seeing what they want to snack and eat.

These 2 boys are both at about 193 CM tall. Tall kids. The scheduling for activities on this program to me is kind of poor. I am going to take them both to Universal Studios. They perked up when I said that and put a smile on their faces. To me Disneyland is over priced and too pack and kind of a waste in summer. Going to take them to beach too, maybe Magic Mountain amusement park. Some of the best roller coasters in the world are there.

Just want to show them good hospitality. Trust me, that is lacking in California.

 

[pesty4077]

14 and 17 year old boys? You gotta update your profile. Mine is set at only 16-17 female, blond, students. Then again, maybe we are on different websites j/k. Good luck

I can tell you are not from CA. I would never host a girl here. They asked and I say males only. Ever since that celebrity meltdown over sexual harassment, everyone is making sexual accusations from years ago. CA, land of accusations and law suits. :banghead:

 

[Elvia1023]

I am going to take them both to Universal Studios. They perked up when I said that and put a smile on their faces. To me Disneyland is over priced and too pack and kind of a waste in summer. Going to take them to beach too, maybe Magic Mountain amusement park. Some of the best roller coasters in the world are there.

I know a 34 year old British exchange student who doesn't mind the sound of that. Do you have room for one more?

 

[pesty4077]

I know a 34 year old British exchange student who doesn't mind the sound of that. Do you have room for one more?

I am still waiting for us to hook up when I go to Romania. I will be their for month of August. Last trip I met someone I talk about Cryptocurrency on my Discord channel. Great guy lives in Ireland. He loves Romania and wants to live there. I think when he saw the women, it convinced him.

 

[maldorf]

I can tell you are not from CA. I would never host a girl here. They asked and I say males only. Ever since that celebrity meltdown over sexual harassment, everyone is making sexual accusations from years ago. CA, land of accusations and law suits. :banghead:

Don't blame you. I bet Little Slice would agree too!

 

[nothuman]

Brings back my own personal memories of when I stayed with a random family in a small town in Southern Spain called Tarifa for an entire month. I was only 16 years old and it was quite the culture shock.

 

[pesty4077]

Brings back my own personal memories of when I stayed with a random family in a small town in Southern Spain called Tarifa for an entire month. I was only 16 years old and it was quite the culture shock.

I bet it was a great learning experience though. Always interesting to see how other cultures live.

 

[little slice]

I know a 34 year old British exchange student who doesn't mind the sound of that. Do you have room for one more?

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