How should I approach an exchange student?
So in my Mississippi Studies class, there's an exchange student from Germany. I've been assigned to help her out because she speaks only so much English and when she does speak English, it's a bit difficult for anyone to understand her. She's a bit shy but when you talk to her she's really nice but how should I help her get around? P.S. I was born in Germany myself and speak the language.
Adolescent - 3 Answers
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1 :
Just ask her what she needs to know and fill her in on important information. :)
2 :
Just ask her periodically if she needs help finding anything in the school, or if she needs anything at all. If you see she is having trouble explaining herself to someone, step in and ask her in german what she is trying to say, than act as translator.
3 :
It's good that you speak German! So, what I would personally do is just talk to her and make her feel welcome. Joke around with her, and don't make her seem like "the foreign exchange student." Make her feel like a friend, and just point things out for her and be there if she has any questions.
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