| An Exchange Program for French, Spanish and American Students Terra Lingua/Terre des Langues means "World of Languages." This exchange program has its own unique connection with North Carolina, from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Outer Banks. Our international team consists of teachers and professors from 3 different countries. After working together for many years, we have started an International Language organization ("Terra Lingua" in Spain, "Terre des Langues" in France and "Terra Lingua/Terre des Langues" in N.C.) T.L.T.L. helps to bring students from France and Spain to North Carolina. We strive to prepare young people to live in a total immersion experience. There are many ways to reach this goal but we believe that the family experience is the most effective way. Thus we bring French and Spanish students to the United States and also help American students abroad. A host family provides the ideal setting to discover, firsthand, a different culture. It becomes a "real-life classroom." If you're interesting in traveling to France just click the 'Traveling Abroad' Tab |
It's Simple--Like Hola and Bonjour!!! You can help a French or Spanish student by becoming a host family. Do you qualify? Contact the organization and a representative will meet with you and your family in person and pair your family with the most suited foreign exchange student. The host family profile varies from single parents to couples to families with children. As long as the host is able to provide an opportunity in a good environment you don't need to have children to qualify. What is expected of you? As a host family, you will provide a foreign student the opportunity to participate in your daily life and a range of activities. Your home will be their school; they are not expected to attend classes during their stay or be involved in group activities. Your daily life gives them sufficient learning challenges. There is no compensation for the host, but the students have full medical and liability insurance and bring their own spending money. Again, the foremost goal is to discover American culture with an American family! What is expected of the exchange student? The student is expected to become a full member of the family and to follow the rules and guidelines provided by their American host family. Doing so will provide them with an authentic, genuine discovery experience. The exchange students are the ones to make the effort of adjusting to a different culture of daily activities. On our part, we will make every effort to match a student with the best compatibility to you and your family. So why do it? Many hosts are interested in exposing their own children to a different culture. Others want to help their children get better acquainted with a language they are learning in school. Some are just interested in opening their home to the world; their motivation may be to renew or further their love and appreciation for another culture and language. Do you need to know the language? No. Many exchange students have an average of four to six years of English. In addition, a foreign teacher and our own office will always be available to you and to your student to address differences or answer questions during the homestay. |
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| DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION NOW! Hosting Application Recommendation Form |
Host a French or Spanish High School Student In 2012! Arrivals: French Students Group I: June 16-July 7 French Students Group II: July 9-August 4 Spanish Students: June 26-July 24 Make plans today! Scroll down and download the application forms. |
