Students in Rostov, Russia and Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota

Friday, March 21, 2008

Fedya's Greetings

Friday, March 21, 2008
Rostov-on-Don Greetings
Dear Mrs Jennifer M.,
Thank you for this International Internet Project. Some of my students are very glad to take part in it. That is why they write e-mail letters to American students. My students want to know more about life in the USA. We read and discussed your letters at our English classes with all the students.
One of my students Fedya Polenov would like to have a pen-pal in the USA. He had written and sent two letters but he hasn’t got answers yet. Could you help him to find a pen-pal, please?
With best wishes, Teacher of English as a FL Irina Makarenko.
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My name is Fedya. My surname is Polenov. I am a boy. I am 10 years old. I live with my Mum and Dad.
I live in Rostov-on-Don. This city is my hometown. I have a nice school. I have nice teachers. I am in the fourth form of the elementary school.
My favorite sport is soccer. I like to play chess with my Dad. I like to play badminton with my friends. I go to parks with my Mom and Dad. I like nature. I have no pets. I’ve got a lot of interesting books at home. I like to read English books. I read a book by an American author.
Now it is spring in my hometown. It is not frosty, slippery and snowy. It is warm and sunny but sometimes it rains. The temperature is 5 -14 degrees C above zero.
Would you like to answer my questions, please?
1. What sport do you like?
2. Have you got a pet?
3. Do you like nature?
4. What do you like more: to play computer games or to read books?
5. What subjects do you like in your school?
6. What season do you like?
7. Have you got friends?
Please, write back.
Your Pen- Friend from Russia
Fedya Polenov

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Spring Greetings

Hello and Happy Spring!
Things are starting to warm up here and the snow is melting! Our temperature is finally above freezing (32 F). My students have written some responses to your students, as well as a few with some general information. What is the weather like for you at this time of the year?
Our school year ends at the end of May. I hope to have a few more exchanges with you before that time.
Da-svi-da-niya,
Jenny

Hi Ann,
I ride my bike instead of rollerblading. I go everywhere with my friends in the summer. My favorite book is called Warriors. The author is Erin Hunter. It is about cats and they fight each other and have separated a forest into 4 different clans. In school my favorite subject is Math. We are doing positive and negative numbers. What is your favorite subject in school? What sports do you play there?
Your pen-pal, McKenzie

Dear Ann,
Hi, my name is Nicholas. I am 13 years old. I am in basketball right now and I used to be in football. My hobbies are basketball, biking, and bowling. I am in the 7th grade and my favorite subject is Math. What is your favorite subject? What is your favorite thing to do out of school? Do you have any pets and if so, what kind?

Kirill - Hi again. I do like soccer. My favorite team is Milan because they are awesome. What is yours? My favorite subjects are Math and Science. My favorite computer game is Mechwarrior. I like war games for the computer. What type of games do you like? What is your favorite? I read adventure books. My favorite author is Gordon Korman. What books do you like, and who is your favorite author?
See ya,
Tyler

Dear Angelina,
I am 12 years old. My favorite book is InkHeart. Yes, I think that it would be really cool to visit Russia. Is there anything really cool to see in Russia? Is it nice there?
Sincerely,
Sydney

Hi,
I am Lauren and I am 12 years old. I have a brother and 2 dogs named Boomer and Buttercup. I am in gymnastics. I can almost do a backflip. Do you do gymnastics in Russia? I love volleyball. Do you play any sports?

Hello,
My name is John Henry. I have one sister, a mom, a dad, a cat named Nick and a dog named Ruby. I am 12 years old and I am in the 7th grade. My dad is in the Air Force, and that means we move around a lot. I used to live in Valdosta, Georgia. Now I live in Grand Forks, North Dakota. I like to play football, basketball, and I also like to wrestle.
What are some of your favorite sports? Do you have any pets like me? What kind of music do you like to listen too?
I hope to hear back from you soon.

Hey Arevik!
Oh, that is very cool. We have one class for French, Latin, German, and Spanish. In German I can say a lot of numbers and ich liebe dich. It means I love you - ha, ha. What do you do for your national holidays in Russia? What does Russia look like? Can you send pictures? That would be great! I have one older brother finishing high school. My favorite actress would probably be Amanda Bynes. My favorite movies are Quest for Camelot and Radio. Do you have a favorite movie or actor? Do you like to read often? I don't. Talk to you again soon.
Your Friend,
Brianna

Sunday, March 16, 2008

Hello!

Hello!