Hallo, my name is Slavik. I am a boy. I am a student of 8 grade. In school number 12.
I am 14 years old. I have a dog and a cat. My dogs name is Gear. He is big, bud very kind. My cat’s name is Simon. He is a Scottish flap-eared cat. I like to watch TV ad play computer games in my free time. My favorite film is “The best film” and “300 Spartans” ( it is a American film). My favorite computer game is “The Elders
Scrolls IV OBLIION” and “Total War”.
I took part in Schools Projects since summer 2006. I took part in the School Project “School Newspapers” in 2006. I participated in the School Project “English Language Learning” in summer 2007. In this educational year I participate in the School Project “Holidays and Traditions in the English Speaking-countries”.
We develop a student’s book “National Holidays in USA”. I develop chapters: “Martin Luther King’s Day”, “Arbor Day”.
I go in for Sambo. This is wrestling like Ju-do, bud rude. I like it. I used go to Greek-Rome wrestling club.

What do you think about over school projects?
Is Arbor Day National holiday in the USA?
Do you go in for sports?
Do you like it?
Do you take part in any school projects?
Do you have any pets?
What are the names?
What is your favorite film?
Do you like to play computer games?
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Hi McKenze,
My favorite subjects at school are Math, Art, English and German. I play volleyball, badminton and table tennis at free time. Now, it is warm here (15-20 C degrees above 0). My birthday was on the 29th of March: so I’m 14 now. At school I develop project “National Holidays in the USA”. My chapter is “Independence Day”. How is Independence Day celebrated in your state – North Dakota, in your town, in your family? Can you send me pictures about this holiday? What is your favorite film?
Your Russian friend,
Ann

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Hello Nicholas,
My favorite subjects at school are Math, Art, English and German. My favorite things to do out of school are reading books and playing volleyball. Now I have no pets. But two years ago, I had a cat. It is a pity, but he ran away. At school I study English and German. What foreign languages do you study at school? Do you have any pets? Do you like to read books? Do students of your school take part in any school project activities?
With best wishes from Russia,
Ann

Hello Lena,
My apologies for not returning your messages faster, I have some trouble with the website occasionally. Some of my students have replied to your students, and I have had my own son respond to Fedya. Jason is 12 years old and in the 7th grade. We are nearing the end of our school year. The students are starting to get a little crazy. After staying inside all winter, the weather gets nice and they have a hard time staying in!! I hope to send some photos of my classes soon. If your students have specific questions that I can help with, they can write to me as well.

Best regards,
Jennifer M.

Hi Angelina,
My favorite book is called, Love Ruby Lavender. It's a very good book. In my free time I like to hang out with friends and go shopping. I have never danced in modern dancing (we call it hip-hop here), but I was in tap dance and ballet. When do you guys have summer break? Do you ever go to summer camp? I am going to one this summer.
Your American Friend,
Lauren

Hey Angelina,
It's spring here too. But, not everything is green. All the grass still looks like it is dead. Right now I am reading a new series. It's called the Twilight series. They are really good books, if you like reading about vampires. Oh, the author is Stephanie Meyer. I hope you read the books!
Sincerely,
Sydney

Hi Kirill,
I like to talk to you. You are so cool. Another of my favorite soccer teams is Bayer Levurskun - have you heard of them? My favorite player is on a different team. His name is David Beckham. He is pretty famous. I also like the Elder Scrolls series. What kind of game systems do you have? I read the Ranger's Apprentice series. It is adventure as well. What kind of holidays do you celebrate? What is your favorite pasttime? What food do you like? What do you like to do after school?
Da-svi-da-niya,
Tyler

Hi Fedya,
My name is Jason. I am Mrs. M.'s son. I am 12 years old and in the 7th grade. I go to a different school than my mom. My favorite sport is American football. I have a dog named Sophie. I like camping and canoeing with my dad. Some of my favorite classes in school are, gym, choir, science, health, and life skills. My favorite season is summer because that is when my birthday is. I have many friends too.
Later,
Jason

Tyler- Hello! I was very happy to get a letter from you! Now I’ll answer you questions. I like Italian soccer most. My favorite team is Juventus, because Juventus is a symbol of traditional Italian soccer. My favorite player is Alessandro Del Piero, and yours? My favorite subjects are History and Geography. My favorite computer games are “The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion”, “Medieval II: Total War”, and “Lord of the Rings. Battle for the Middle Earth 2: The Rise of the Witch King”, because I like strategies and RPG (Role Playing Game). I like fantasy books. My favorite author is Robert Salvatore. Nowadays I read his books about the adventures of dark elf. What book do you read nowadays? What films do you like and what is your favorite one? What is your favorite actor or actress?
I’m taking part in a school project. We learn American national holidays and write book about them. My topics are “Labor Day”, “Flag Day” and “Memorial Day”. Please, tell me how you celebrate these holidays in your country and in your town. Can you send me some photos of your town, please?
With best wishes,
Kirill

Angelina

Hi Sydney,
I have read a new American book “What’s for Breakfast?’’ by Judith Bauer Stamper. I liked it. Have you read it? How are you? Now it is spring in Russia. It is windy and sometimes rainy. Sometimes it’s sunny. And the weather is so nice. It is warm and everything is green. There are so many beautiful places to visit in Russia! So you are very welcome!
Sincerely,
Angelina

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Hello Lauren,
I am Angelina. I am ten. I have a brother, too. He is younger than me. And I have a dog called Lassie. She is funny. I am in modern dancing. I like it very much. And I like gymnastics, too. We do it at school. I like sports very much. My favourite sports are swimming and figure- skating. What is your favourite book? What do you do in your free time?
Sincerely, Angelina