Thursday 20 April 2017

Senior year - Writing sample. Thank you Juliet & Florence!

Hello Simon,

   My friend has told me about you and he mentioned your interest in getting to know someone from Argentina and I'm really interested in helping each other with that.
   My full name is Jazmin Torres de la Rosa, I'm seventeen years old, very bossy and responsible and I'm studying at UCA to be a successful lawyer. I'm from Argentina and I´m currently living in Recoleta but I used to live in Puerto Madero with my family. Let me tell you about them! My brother is twenty years old and he is studying at the UBA, he is very hard-working and that's why he is studying medicine. My parents are both journalists and they work together at TN Channel. We are a really energetic family; we love adventures and travelling together.
   It would be great to meet you personally! I've talked with my parents and we would love it if you joined us one weekend to have dinner, an Argentinean meal, and after that I can take you around for a tour in the city. 
   I'm looking forward to your answer, please tell me about your life and if you can, send me a photo.

Love,

Jazmin. 

Tuesday 11 April 2017

Senior year - Writing sample. Thank you Johnny!

Writing Module 1

Hello Simon,

Thanks for your email. I’m writing to you because I’m interested in learning more English. So, this email is very useful to practise the language. I know that my English is not very good, but I will make an effort to have an excellent language.

As our friend must have already told you, I live in the capital city of Buenos Aires, specifically in Lugano neighborhood. Lugano is far from my school, and I’m sure you ask yourself - Why on earth does he go to a far away school? -.  The answer is simple - I don’t know-!

As for me, I love doing exercise and going to the gym, but my real passion is playing Rugby. That sport makes me happy. I live with my parents and my brother but the truth is I just want to live with my grandma because she needs me to take care of her.

It would be great to meet up sometime. Will you ever get the chance to come and visit my country? I could show you around the city.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Love,


Juan

Senior year - Writing sample. Thank you Pilar!

WRITING SAMPLE 
Module 1

Dear Simon,

 Hello! It´s nice to hear from you…My name is Pilar but everybody calls me by my nickname “Pilu” because it sounds friendlier. I am seventeen years old and dancing is my passion. Also, I study at a private secondary school and, as you have already said, I would like to practise my English skills to be able to show off in academic exams ha-ha!

 By the way, we have a friend in common! So tell me, how long have you known Andy? He is a funny boy…I really miss him. The last time I saw him was during our trip across the Asian continent, two months ago to be exact.

 Maybe it could be a good idea if both of you travelled to Argentina next summer…What do you think? I’m sure we will spend a great time together and of course, you can stay in my house with me and my whole family. They love English people and their typical traditions because our family roots stem from the Vikings! Were you expecting that? It’s crazy but real ha-ha!

  To summarize, I like being your new virtual friend!

  Hope to see you soon,

                         Pilar