Language classes as a means of adaptation of foreign students

Purpose of the research is the analysis of the problems of adaptation of foreign students to life and realities of a host country and presentation of our experience how English classes can be used for this goal. It is possible to reveal essential problems, which foreign students face with coming to a host country (language barrier, problems of self realization, problems of safety, homesickness). English classes are an effective means of their adaptation to living in a host country, as it allows implementing activities that simplify the process of adaptation (reading and discussing texts on Ukrainian culture and traditions, roleplaying situations that can happen in real life, discussing problems, which students face with). Findings can be used by teachers when helping students to adapt to new realities.