Host family accommodation with TANDEM Madrid
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YOUR SPANISH HOST FAMILY
WELCOME!
• All of the host families are excited to have your in their homes
• When you arrive, make yourself at home and unpack your suitcase. You will receive a house key.
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Types of families and homes
• Single parent
• Traditional families with two parents and children
• Older women who live alone
• Retired couples
• All of the families in Madrid live in flats that are small to medium size. No one lives in a stand-alone house.
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"Spain is different"
You may notice that in the Spanish home:
• Spaces are smaller
• No clothes dryers
• Air-conditioning not common
• Smaller furniture
• Smaller refrigerators
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Bedrooms • Each bedroom is shared with another participant in your program
• The cleanliness of the room is your responsibility
• Once a week the lady of the house will wash your sheets and towels
• Its your responsibility to keep your room organized and put together.
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Those crazy Americans!
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It may be odd for Spaniards that some Americans: • Sleep on top of the covers
• Do not open windows or doors to air out their rooms
• Spend a lot of time in their bedrooms
• Go barefoot and do not wear slippers in the house.
Meals
• Breakfast and dinner are provided. Lunch is on your own
• Speak with your host to set a time for dinner.
• If you are not going to be home, let your family know
• Talk with your host about what you can and cannot eat. If you have to or want to eat special ingredients and food, you must buy them.
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Communication
• Your host wants to know you! (don’t be shy or let your lack of Spanish get in the way. It´s why you are here!)
• Mention your plans regularly (you are an adult, but they will worry about you!)
• Ask before inviting guests over
• Tell them if you are feeling ill (they can help get you to the doctor if need be)
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Norms
• You have your own set of keys to the house. Make sure to take care of them (if you lose, you are responsible to replace the keys and locks – this is very expensive!)
• The washing machine is included, so you can do your laundry once a week, but ask before using
• There is no curfew, but respect that there people sleeping. Please be quiet when you come home at late hours.
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Last note
• We hope you have a wonderful stay and experience with us at TANDEM. If you have any questions or comments, just talk to Reception when you come to class.
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