Dave's Madison Homestay (25 guests and counting so far)

I offer visiting students a comfortable and warm home stay situated at a convenient location in the lovely city of Madison, Wisconsin. My name is Dave, I am a Madison native, and have been an English/ESL teacher for over 10 years and know what International visitors/students need for a truly rich and rewarding experience. I have traveled extensively and worked abroad for 9 years. I speak a few languages and have taught TOEFL classes and business English to over 2000 students.

Monday, November 2, 2015

Shiro had fun mowing the lawn for the first time on a lovely fall day!

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Had A fun outing at a Milwaukee Baseball game with Bader and a friend.

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Mom making dinner with guests. Here food is quite popular and we always have good conversation while eating it!

Thursday, January 23, 2014

Recently said goodbye to Melody and Yu Hung. Wish them well in their bright futures! Went sledding at Elver park with Henry and Yu Heng.

Monday, September 2, 2013

Had a nice late summer bbq with Yu Hung and ESL students. Yu Hung impressed everybody with some lovely pieces on violin.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Went disc golfing with Faisal and friend, Stefan! Faisal is addicted and wants to buy frisbees to take back home when he leaves.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Took Faisal to do wall climbing! He loved it and we both felt it was exhilarating!

Thursday, April 4, 2013

Playing a fierce game of scrabble!

Sunday, February 24, 2013

Hot Yoga with Ali

Hot Yoga

Took Ali to his first yoga class ever. In fact, it was hot yoga and best of all free!

He did really well during the 90 minute class and felt great afterwards! Now we must rehydrate!

Sunday, January 20, 2013

Took guys to swim and relax in jacuzzi

Sunday, October 14, 2012

Fantastic guests Haotien and Ali.....what great times!

Sunday, September 2, 2012

Tennis with Mario and a delicious Italian meal cooked by Vanna

Played tennis with Mario. He is an excellent player. Vanna offered to make a home cooked Italian dinner! It was divino!

Feedback and letters from past guests

Jolan from China: "Very friendly environment. Cute pet and clean house. I had a wonderful stay."

Maged from Saudi Arabia: "I have been to other homestays and Dave's house is the best because he is friendly, honest, and very helpful. In fact, I'm very sad when I moved to another state. He prefers to go out to show me different places and activity."

Myong from South Korea: "I'm 17 years old. This is my first time to live in USA. It makes me nervous and worry. But, it changed when I live in Dave's house. Dave is sometimes become father, to give some advices about American culture and how to live life. ....... I will miss Dave and thank you take care of me well."

Vanna and Mario from Italy: Thanks Dave and Lisa for the oppotunity to see and to live a part of USA life and for the warmth, for the nice and comfortable house, for the wonderful tennis games, for the interaction. We hope to see you soon in Madison and/or Sardinia."