Extra Credit

If you are interested in exchanging letters with an Italian student, this is a great extra credit opportunity.

Please write your first letter by Thursday, February, 9th! Here are some tips:

1. Be sure they know who the letter is from and why you are writing it. The clearer you are, the better.
2. Tell them your nickname or first name, age, gender and the country you live in.
3. Let your potential pen pal know your hobbies and interests. This opens the flood gates to communication and lets them see if you have similar interests.
4. Be specific. Don't say you like to read. Tell them what you like to read.
5. Ask them questions!
6. Never, never, never demand that your pen pal write you back. That is not friendly and very rude. Invite them to write you back instead. For example, "Looking forward to hearing from you", "I can't wait to hear all about your camping trip", etc.  
7. Remember to keep the language simple. These students are in the process of learning English!

Pleased do not write a pen pal letter if you are not interested in writing back! Thank you for considering this opportunity!