The children at a course for a Homestay course probably come from different schools, so introduction activities are a good way to break the ice. * Self-introductions of the ALT and JTE * Students' self-introduction - use the String Game * Greeting expressions in the target country Using realia from the target country can be a good way to help the students appreciate the reality of what they are about to do. The currency of the target country, stamps, passports are good examples. A day in the life of a home stay student: One off events for home stay students: Communication with home