Abstract
In order to provide a better leaning environment for Japanese language students, it is necessary to expose students to people outside the classroom to experience a social and cultural environment away from the university. At Ehime University we are using home stays as a means to achieve this. At present, there is a problem that it appears that the international students are not gaining as much information about Japanese culture as expected through this experience, and using home stays effectively as a means to use the social and cultural environment in language learning requires more study.
