Taste the local culture and join a local family!
After meeting the local family and your first drink you will start helping the family with preparing the meal. Just watching, making notes, and taking pictures is also possible. All local families speak at least some basic English, having the possibility to chat and learn about daily life in this specific country.
Talk with the host family about anything you would like to know, including sharing some things about yourself and your home country. Most local families find it very interesting to hear about other cultures!