Tuesday, February 28, 2012
foreign exchange student from Belgium Flanders?
foreign exchange student from Belgium Flanders?
okay- so my family and I are getting a foreign exchange student from Belgium Flanders. She's a girl and she's 17. We have gone through the process of getting checked and accepted into the program and we now have her email address. They told us to feel free to email her and introduce ourselves and such. What should I say? and what should we do to make her feel welcome as soon as she gets here (in August)? and what should we not do (I don't know the customs and everything)? Thanks in advance! :)
Belgium - 1 Answers
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Exchange students are eager to learn all about the country they are coming to - So do not be too concerned about her feeling welcome - I was a Belgian exchange student myself at age 16 - I was in Los Angeles (Santa Monica) - Was 1959... long ago...! - My English was already excellent, but was more of "British" vocabulary - A few things were strange to me about the USA, even if I knew a lot - First was driving, my friends of 16 age driving (it is 18 in Belgium) - Time of the day, USA speak am/pm... in Belgium they use the 24 hours - Belgians say hello by shaking hands (and a kiss on the cheek for girls) - Not shaking hands like Americans do when saying hello, was strange - The first weeks, I thought Americans were "distant" if not shaking hands - Then I had difficulties being on "first names" basis with adult people - As Belgians, we are educated to say Mr. and Mrs. by respect - Belgians do drink beer or wine with their dinner at very young age - You will have to explain the alcohol laws in USA - Traditions are different in Belgium - Drinking milk with a dinner might seem strange to her - I personally liked to have apple juice or ice tea - Milk is more of a breakfast beverage to a Belgian - And I thought of American coffee as "black water" - Belgians are accustomed to stronger coffee - About food, Belgians have no problem with American food - Many Belgians eat beef meat more "rare" than Americans do - Medium-rare by American standards should be about ok - Shall I mention that "french fries" are actually from Belgium - We prefer eating them dipped in mustard - ketchup is not common - Weather in Belgium is often miserable - cloudy and rains - Most areas in USA have a climate that is a delight for Belgians - A few Flemish words are easy and resemble English - Welkom is welcome, and pronounces about the same - Goeiendag - is good day - pronounces = GOO-YEN-DAGH Goeienavond - is good evening - pronounces = GOO-YEN-AVEN (AVEN like the first part of "avenue") - Dank U wel - is thank you very much - pronounces "DANK UH WELL" The "U" is not an easy vowel for Americans - same as the German ü - .
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Where would you go as a exchange student; Antwerp, Belgium OR Prague, Czech Republic? ?
Where would you go as a exchange student; Antwerp, Belgium OR Prague, Czech Republic? ?
I'm planning on going as an exchange student to one of these countries for one semester, but I don't know which one yet? what are the advantages of each city? languages they speak?, average cost?, attractions?, friendly people?, nightlife?, anything else you want to share?.. thanks!
Other - Europe - 2 Answers
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I'd go to Belgium, because they speak German
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Antwerp is a beautiful city, but it's far smaller, less vibrant and more subdued than Prague. I studied in Prague two summers ago & had an amazing time. It's an incredibly beautiful, dynamic city with a more creative, energetic vibe than Antwerp, and is considered to be on the gems of the Europe. It's also far less expensive than Antwerp. Czech is the language of the Czech Republic, and it's one of the harder languages to learn, but the majority of people in Prague are fluent in English. There are tons of expats living there and students on a study abroad, and it's a really fun place to be. The nightlife is awesome. I was really young then, & nobody cared. It's a more liberal environment, and that's..... liberating. The film, theatre & music schools in Prague are top-notch. Antwerp is a pretty place to spend a weekend, but I think it would become boring after a while. There are more places you take weekend trips to from Prague as well. I adore Karlovy Vary. I would try to go in the fall when it's especially spectacular. Have an awesome time wherever you decide to go. : )
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I'm planning on going as an exchange student to one of these countries for one semester, but I don't know which one yet? what are the advantages of each city? languages they speak?, average cost?, attractions?, friendly people?, nightlife?, anything else you want to share?.. thanks!
Other - Europe - 2 Answers
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I'd go to Belgium, because they speak German
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Antwerp is a beautiful city, but it's far smaller, less vibrant and more subdued than Prague. I studied in Prague two summers ago & had an amazing time. It's an incredibly beautiful, dynamic city with a more creative, energetic vibe than Antwerp, and is considered to be on the gems of the Europe. It's also far less expensive than Antwerp. Czech is the language of the Czech Republic, and it's one of the harder languages to learn, but the majority of people in Prague are fluent in English. There are tons of expats living there and students on a study abroad, and it's a really fun place to be. The nightlife is awesome. I was really young then, & nobody cared. It's a more liberal environment, and that's..... liberating. The film, theatre & music schools in Prague are top-notch. Antwerp is a pretty place to spend a weekend, but I think it would become boring after a while. There are more places you take weekend trips to from Prague as well. I adore Karlovy Vary. I would try to go in the fall when it's especially spectacular. Have an awesome time wherever you decide to go. : )
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Tuesday, February 7, 2012
How am I supposed to talk to a foreign exchange student at school, if she doesnt speak english very well?
How am I supposed to talk to a foreign exchange student at school, if she doesnt speak english very well?
School just started. And theres a new girl, whos a foreign exchange student from Belgium. I feel so bad for her, because she doesnt have many friends. But she seems so sweet, and nice. I want to talk to her so bad, and introduce myself. But I'm afraid i'll look like a fool. Cause she doesnt speak english very well. Can someone help me? And tell me how I might be able to understand/speak to her? Please! And please, only serious answers. I'm serious about this whole thing... I really want to meet her, and become her friend.
Other - Education - 1 Answers
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It's great that you are reaching out to her like this. It can be very overwhelming to go to a new country and 'start from scratch'. It's hard to say what level her English really is - she may be very shy and that may be affecting her communication. Start small: "Hi, how are you? My name is Kelsey. Would you like to eat lunch with me and some friends?" Invite her to a movie or the school football/volleyball game -- something where she won't feel too pressured to talk. Be patient. Take how much you are afraid of acting like a fool and multiply that by 1000 - that's probably how she feels. Ask her simple questions about her native country. Show her around the mall (if you have one - downtown area if you don't). Go to the park. Play tennis. Again, keep it simple and grow from there. Play dress up and take pictures. Good luck to you!
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School just started. And theres a new girl, whos a foreign exchange student from Belgium. I feel so bad for her, because she doesnt have many friends. But she seems so sweet, and nice. I want to talk to her so bad, and introduce myself. But I'm afraid i'll look like a fool. Cause she doesnt speak english very well. Can someone help me? And tell me how I might be able to understand/speak to her? Please! And please, only serious answers. I'm serious about this whole thing... I really want to meet her, and become her friend.
Other - Education - 1 Answers
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It's great that you are reaching out to her like this. It can be very overwhelming to go to a new country and 'start from scratch'. It's hard to say what level her English really is - she may be very shy and that may be affecting her communication. Start small: "Hi, how are you? My name is Kelsey. Would you like to eat lunch with me and some friends?" Invite her to a movie or the school football/volleyball game -- something where she won't feel too pressured to talk. Be patient. Take how much you are afraid of acting like a fool and multiply that by 1000 - that's probably how she feels. Ask her simple questions about her native country. Show her around the mall (if you have one - downtown area if you don't). Go to the park. Play tennis. Again, keep it simple and grow from there. Play dress up and take pictures. Good luck to you!
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012
How do let a foriegn exchange student know that I'm interested in her?
How do let a foriegn exchange student know that I'm interested in her?
I was wondering how to let this girl know i'm interested. She is a foriegn exchange student from Belgium. But she doesn't speak good english and i don't speak a word of french..I'm a sophmore..she is a senior..but we kind of connect on a weird level. We giggle alot..and when i say somethin to her she seems to really be into the convo...even tho we can hardly talk..we make the conversation work...no other guys at my school talk to her but me...and its so cool that she might like me...she just seems to keep on talkin to me when i'm bout to leave her alone. But we only known each other for three days so i don't wana do somethin stupid but do want her to know i'm interested...
Singles & Dating - 3 Answers
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speak the language of love (ie. grab her passionately and kiss her)
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pull down ur pants and show mr johnson his home.
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Offer help with her homework Give her flowers, chocolates, candy, whatever....... Invite her to the movies, restaurant, local Mc Do Ask her to be her escort at prom night
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I was wondering how to let this girl know i'm interested. She is a foriegn exchange student from Belgium. But she doesn't speak good english and i don't speak a word of french..I'm a sophmore..she is a senior..but we kind of connect on a weird level. We giggle alot..and when i say somethin to her she seems to really be into the convo...even tho we can hardly talk..we make the conversation work...no other guys at my school talk to her but me...and its so cool that she might like me...she just seems to keep on talkin to me when i'm bout to leave her alone. But we only known each other for three days so i don't wana do somethin stupid but do want her to know i'm interested...
Singles & Dating - 3 Answers
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speak the language of love (ie. grab her passionately and kiss her)
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pull down ur pants and show mr johnson his home.
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Offer help with her homework Give her flowers, chocolates, candy, whatever....... Invite her to the movies, restaurant, local Mc Do Ask her to be her escort at prom night
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