Asian students, for example, do not like to be touched beyond a handshake. Latin Americans greet each other with more affection than we do. Use the students to show how the same operation may be done in their country after their language skills have improved. Some foreign students need to practice forming English letters. They copy better from paper than from chalkboard or overhead to paper.
Students learn language from each other.
Allow and plan for informal student communications. DO's and DON'T's DO Convey warmth and acceptance. Create a comfortable learning climate. Take time to introduce the students to others. Enlist the aid of students.