- There are about 70 students in our school.
- How many subjects do you study and what are they? Which are your favorite? Which do you like the least? Why do you like/dislike those subjects?
- Why did you choose this school?
- How many hours do you go to school each day? Remember that most Italian schools go on Saturday but you do not.
- What do you like most about your school?
- What don't you like about your school?
- Do you have a favorite teacher?
- Write something about your classmates. Write about the other students at the school.
- Are there any special events at school? If so tell something about them. (special projects, holidays, vacations, school trips)
- Is there an event you'll always remember or a story you would like to tell?
- Describe the school. Say what it's like. Is it big? How many floors are there. There are art labs, computer rooms, a library, the reception, vending machines and so on. Do you buy anything from the vending machines? Is it a good idea to have them at school?
You should start your letter by thanking your penpal for writing to you. Here are some ideas to start:
- Thank you for your letter. I enjoyed reading it a lot.
- I was excited to receive your letter.
- In this letter I'm going to write about my school.
- Now I'd like to write about my school.
- On Monday we have ...........(subjects)
- We start with ....., then second hour we have.....
- My favorite subject is...... because....
- I like ......, because .........
- I don't like ......because....
- The teachers are nice / strict / boring / interesting.
- The other students in my class are nice / quiet / talkative / awful / great / friendly / easy to get along with / smart / studious / not very studious / creative (art students)
- Our school is not far from the center. There are many other schools and a soccer field nearby.
- We have Christmas vacation soon.
- I am excited for Christmas. We go to school until Dec. 24th and return after "La Befana." Do you know what that is?
- I hope you have enjoyed my letter.
- I looking forward to hearing from you.
- I hope you have a wonderful Christmas / holiday season.
- Enjoy your Christmas holidays.
- Your penpal, / Your friend, / Your new Italian friend/penpal,