Participants are available at the community house in the afternoons and early evenings. Local students often visit to study, work, or spend a few hours. This is your opportunity to ask them about life in Japan and answer their questions about your home country. Be patient and understanding if it takes them a while to form complete sentences. 

Otaki village, a popular destination for both local and foreign tourists, requires locals who interact with visitors to enhance their conversational skills. You will meet and engage with them to help strengthen their language abilities. Remember, for people who rarely encounter foreigners, you are more than just an English practice partner. 

Depending on the season and weather, expect to spend about 2 to 3 hours a day in conversation. Lesson planning might take up to 1 or 2 hours per day. This could occur at the community house or other locations in and around Otaki. Occasionally, the local primary school may invite you to practice your English pronunciation through activities such as singing songs or playing games.

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