Encourage your student to talk about his homeland and natural family. Learn as much as you can about his country. When watching TV as a family make sure you are interacting at the same time. Game shows such as Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune and Who Wants to be a Millionaire are good family interacting shows. In our home this has stimulated many conversations.
Mealtimes together are important.
Try to have at least one meal together daily as a family. Be sure your student knows how to prepare his own meals and operate your kitchen appliances. Take special precaution with disposals.