Pen Friends' Activity

The Pen Friends' activity has produced uncountable results: from students’ profiles, introduction letters, descriptions of places and travel journals until spontaneous chatting to mutual knowledge and travel –mobility- experiences.  The most part of these students’ writings can be found on the Project Blog, on the Blogs in Foreign Languages, on TwinSpace and on Facebook.

Italian Journey: Umbria, Marc Carreras (German)

Italienische Reise: Umbrien, Marc Carreras

Link and Translation: "Lasst uns reisen!"

"Five intense days in Foligno", Elisa Alcaide (German)

"Fünf intensive Tage in Foligno", Elisa Alcaide 
Link and translation: "Lasst uns reisen!"

Elisa from Menorca has been travelling to Foligno, Italy

Hello my name is Elisa Alcaide Stumpf and I was born on the 16. June of 1995 in Mahon, Menorca, a small island in the Balearic Islands, Spain. The name of my father is Pedro Paz Alcaide, and he is from Castilla la Mancha and the name of my mother is Petra Stumpf and she is form Nuremberg, a German city, that means I have half family in Spain and half family in Germany, and it's very cool, because i can speak and understand the two languages very good.  I am 1.65 high and I have brown hair and brown eyes.  I am on the first class of humanities at the Joan Ramis i Ramis. My favorite subjects are history and German. The subjects that I don't like are philosophy and Latin, because they are too difficult for me.  In my free time I paint or draw, but also listen to music and on the weekends hanging out with my friends to watch movies at the cinema, going out for a walk or occasionally go to a nightclub. But this course is not leaving me much free time because I have to study to pass the next year and to graduate and go to the UEM (European University of Madrid) to study German philology, or another option would be to go to Berlin to study Spanish philology. But apart from philology, I'm also interested in studying interior design, because that's what I really like. I have to force myself to get what I want!  My favorite food is sushi and the food that I hate are the peppers.  My hobbies are painting, because it relaxes me a lot and is something that I love since childhood, and the Christmas holidays, Easter holidays or summer holidays I usually travel because I like to meet other countries.  In summer, if I have not to recover any subject for September, I go to the beach almost every day, I am with my friends and I go to the village parties that are every weekend.

Biel from Menorca has been travelling to Foligno, Italy

Hi, my name is Biel Villalonga, I am sixteen years old but in April I will be seventeen. I am from a small town in the Balearic Islands called, Maó, it is in Menorca. Menorca is a beautiful island, it i45 kms long and 14kms wide. There are two main towns Maó and Ciutadella, and in summer we have a lot of tourists.We have beautiful beaches and a fabulous summer, we have our local fiestas, with black horses and riders, and we drink a drink called ´pomada´which is a mixture of gin and lemon...but you must be careful not to drink too much.

Anyway, now back to me, I am tall and slim ( although I eat a lot) and I have straight fair hair, and brown eyes. People say I am friendly and sociable, and I think this is true because I have a lot of friends and it isn´t difficult for me to make new friends. I am quite a good student, my favourite subjects are history and PE and I dislike Maths. My passion is football and I play with a team called CD Menorca, I have played with this club for 12 years. I train 4 days a week and I play a match every weekend.

In my freetime, I like to be with my friends or my family. I have a elder sister she is 22 and she is married, and a younger brother who is six.

I am really looking forward to my visit to Italy. I have never travelled abroad, so I am nervous, but at the same time I am also excited. I think it will be a wonderful experience, because I will meet new people, I will see another country and how the people live and I will learn about a new culture.

Marc from Minorca travelling to Italy

My name is Marc Carreras and I'm 16. I live in Maó, the city where I was born, I go to the IES Joan Ramis i Ramis, which is the high school of my city, and I study the first year of "batxillerat". I speak Catalan, Spanish, English and a little German. My hobbies are reading, sling and astronomy but I also play Water polo three times at week. My parents are divorced, and they had two sons, I and my brother Lluís, but my father have had two more sons, Jan and Teo, so I have three little brothers. I also have a dog which is called Cana and a cat which is called Luci.

Erol from Iskenderun travelling to Italy

Hi, I’m Erol Barbur/The Right one.).I am from Hatay/Iskenderun(Turkey). I am 16 years old.I am a 10 grade high school student at Istiklal Makzume High School.I have one brother who is two year younger than me.My mother is an English teacher at Primary School and My father runs a shipping agent. I am 1.80 meters and slim with straight fair hair.. I like playing table tennis and swimming and I like english. I am a translator of a tv show site,I'm translating English tv shows to Turkish. I like to spend time on computer and with my friends of course and I can spend hours on playing table tennis. I have Ps3 and X-box,I play nearly all kind of games(except for  games of girls.) I play NBA 2K11 on Ps3 and I am  a fan of Boston Celtics NBA Team and Kevin Garnett. I like listening to music.My favourite bands are Metallica and System of a Down. I play Civilization V , Mount & Blade Warband , Titan Quest Immortal Throne , Crysis 2 and Minecraft. So much games right? These are the reasons ofwearing  glasses ;) I love watching tv serials like Doctor Who , Sherlock Holmes , The Big Bang Theory , Two and a Half Men , Spartacus Vengeance , How I met Your Mother , My Favourite is . . . . The Walking Dead. Anyway,travelling is magnificent no matter where you go. I hope I'll spend good time in Italy. It is all about me. To learning more about me ,here is my communication adresses. erol.barbur@hotmail.com www.facebook.com/erolbarbur www.twitter.com/erolbarbur erolbarbur.blogspot.com Message me :)

Hasan Berkay from İskenderun travelling to Italy

Hi ! My name is Hasan Berkay. I'm sixteen years old. I have got black hair and brown eyes.I'm 1.75cm.I would like to have a brother. But ı have got a sister.But She is one years old. I'm crazy. I love extreme sports. I have got a ATV. I love to do paragliding. I'm doing two years of paragliding.I love to play the guitar. I use electric guitar.I like to joke. I love water sports. I have a jetski.I love spending time with my friends. will contact :http://www.facebook.com/adamlevinebeyler

Deniz from Iskenderun travelling to Italy

Hi! I am Deniz.I’m 16 years old.And I am from Iskenderun. Iskenderun is a district of Hatay. I’m studying İstiklal Makzume Anatolian High School.Anyway, I like swimming , playing football , basketball billiards,the guitar,doing  body building and photograpy.I’m friendly.And I’m always smiling.This is my special power . By the way,I like trekking. I love reading poem.My favorite poet is Nazım Hikmet RAN. And I think his best poem is Invite.My mother's name is Sema, she isa lawyer and my father's name is Müslüm(But he prefers Ozan)and he isa  lawyer ,too.I have a brother.His name is Arda Eren.He is seven years old. My favorite football team is Real Madrid.Everyone loves F.C. Barcelona but I don’t.Because Real Madrid is a great team. My favorite player is C.Ronaldo. I think Mesut Özil is a great teammate for C.Ronaldo. My horoscope is cancer. To my parents’  opinion, I am emotional.I am 1 meter 83 cantimeters tall.I have black hair and Brown eyes.I am generous and kind(I and my friends Think :) ).I love travelling because to see new some places gives new something to me.I collect toys for my toy collection.My favorite bands are Beatles , Metallica, SoaD Nirvana.But my favorite band is Nirvana.And my favorite singer is Kurt Cobain. I would like to bea  lawyer someday(like my parents)My favorite subjects are Literature and sports. By the way,I love books so much and I have more than a thousand books specially poetry books. (denos@hotmail.com.tr)

Rojda from Iskenderun travelling to Italy

Hello!

 I am Rojda Köseoğlu.I was born on 28 March in 1995.I am 17 years old now.And I was born in Iskenderun,I am from Hatay.

 I have got a pretty family.I ‘ve got  two sisters and they are twins ,their name’s are Pınar and Irmak.They are 10 years old and they’re succesful students.And I’ve got  a brother who is 3 years old called Can.My mother’s name is Hatice and she is a nurse.My father’s name is Ali,he is an engineer.I like spending my time with my family.For example I like going short trips with them.I love my family.

 I have got brown eyes and long hair.And I am long girl.I am friendly,optimistic and easy-going person.I am honest because I hate lies and people who tell lies.I am good at making friendships.

 Everyone in my family like music.I am keen on music.I like listening and also singing.I like Turkish musics and foreign musics(like English musics).My favourite singers are  Eminem,Kanye West and Adele.My favourite Turkish singers are Sezen Aksu and Tarkan.I like dancing.And I like going to theatre or cinema.But I prefer theatre ,actually.’Titanic’is the most succesful movie I have ever seen.And I liked ‘Inceptıon’,too.

 I am studying at Istiklal Makzume Anatolian High School.I am in 3rd grade.And I want to be a doctor in the future.So I have to study hard.
 I like doing sports.For examle ;I like playing basketball,voleyball and badminton.And I also like walking,trekking.I like sea,and I like swimming.

 I enjoy when I contact with foreign people.I want to recognize their culture,lifestyles and etc… I like speaking English. I have never been in abroad before,so I am so excited for going to Italy. I want to go to  historical places in Italy.And I want to go  to Venedik or Pisa for Pisa Castle.I wonder Italy so much.

And I want to taste Italian cuisine.

 I hope to spend my time good in Italy and I am sure,I will.See you soon…J

Paula from Zabrze travelling to Paris

My name is Paula Kuźniak. I’m from Poland. I was born on 14 August 1997, so as each of you have certainly counted the 14 year old, and my zodiac sign is a lion. Unfortunately I have no siblings, but I have dog breed Yorkshire Terrier named Phoebe. I live with my parents in a small, but interesting city - Zabrze, in flat in a block in pleasant surroundings Helenka. Currently I learn in second grade in Gimnazjum Nr 24 in Zabrze.

Now a little about my interests. I like to hang out with my friends. In this time we walk around neighborhood and talk for hours. Like every teenager at myage I love to go shopping and cinema. When I am sad and I haven't one to talk to, I listen to music. A what? Hmmm .... It depends, but these are usually somerecent hits. One of my favorite songs is "Welcome to St. Tropez". Inhis spare time I reading books, mostly, detective stories, f.e. "CSI:Miami" or "206 Bones".This is my second or even third (arrival of foreign partners for Polish)adventure with Comenius. In March this year, took part in the stages of thequalification and I won airplane ticket to Italy. This time I recall a verywarm. During this trip I spent a nice time, I met many peers from othercountries in Europe and I visited many interesting places in Italy. I hope thatthis time will be the same, and maybe even better ! Additionally, I am pleasedthat during a trip to Paris will be accompany me, my best friend from the class- Ola!I can’t wait !

See you for a less than a
month in Paris ! :)

Nikola from Zabrze travelling to Paris

Hi everyone! :)

My name is Nikola Bednarska. I live in Zabrze since I was born. I have got little bit olive complexion, in Poland it's unsual. I'm skinny girl. I love Indie music, but I listening of the kinds. I like dancing.
I'm crazy girl. I love horror films. I'm only child.

That's about all I can say...
XOX

Aleksandra from Zabrze travelling to Paris

Hello,

My name is Aleksandra Barcik, I'm fourteen years old. I come from Poland, I live in Zabrze. I was born on September 22. I have an older brother Michael. He has 20 years. I go to school No 24 in Zabrze. I like going to school, because that's where I meet with my friends. I'm interested in photography, sports or music, listen to different music, but I love RAP and Hip Hop the most ;). In my spare time I go shopping with my friends, I go to cinema, walking or on the court :) In future I would like to become a lawyer or psychologist, why? Because I like listening to others and helping them. This is my second approach to the project, but apparently happy. I am glad that I will fly to Paris, I always dreamed about it and within the project "Let's Travel" my dream came true. ! I am glad that I will know new people, culture and various interesting Paris monuments, like Eiffel Tower, among others.

I am very happy, that I’ll arrive with my best friend PAULA ! ; *

See you soon in Paris
Greet. Aleksandra =)

Ola from Zabrze (Poland) travelling to Paris

Hi everyone!
My name is Ola. I'm 15 years old. I live in Zabrze in Poland. I've got 2
very sweet turtles. I love drawing, dancing, doing a photos, watching movies
and of course travelling. I like meeting with friends and spend time with them.
I'm very exciting to come to France. I can't wait to see this beautiful
country.

Max (from Flensburg), travelling to Paris

Hello, my name is Max. I live in Wees near Flensburg, in Germany. My hobbies are computer gaming and chilling. I like computer games, for example Assassin’s Creed. Of course I have many friends, too. My family is great. I have a dog and two rabbits, but I haven’t got a cat. My dad is very nice, for example, he gave me 100 € for shopping last week. That was very nice of him. I hate school, because it begins early.

Semina from İskenderun, travelling to Poland

Hi everybody!
My name is Semina. Im 17 years old and I’m from İzmir, the big city from Turkey, but i am living in İskenderun. I have got brown hair and green eyes. My height and weight is middle. I like playing tennis, reading book and sometimes writing. I’m not shy and calm person. But i am indecisive and obbessed. People always say that i am usually talking a lot. 
I am going to come Poland with my school İstiklal Makzume Anatolian High School soon. Hope to see you there.

Beatrice and Filippo (Beba and Fel) from Foligno travelling to Poland

Hi, we are Beatrice and Filippo.

we are both 17 years old and have been friends for a long time,

since we were very little children.

Now let's talk a little about us:

I'm Beatrice Ciancaleoni, my nickname is Beba. I like when my friends call me Beba !

I'm living in Assisi, but I was born in Foligno.

I attend Orfini Institute, I’m in the graphic and design course ;

This year I’ve been chosen as student ‘s rappresentative.

My family consist in my father, my mather and two sisters.

I like playing volleyball with my friends and skating

I'm rather shy but l like staying with my friends.

I like travelling vey much and for this reason I’m very happy to be in the Project .

I'm Filippo , my nickname is Fel.

I'm in the same class as Beba..........in our class with our taecher Maria Paola we designed the Let’s travel calendar.

I’ll tell you a secret: the idea of the Project Logo is mine.........I hope you like it !

I live near Foligno in a big family, we are eight brothers, five boys and three girls, I love my family, it’s really funny to be so many !!

I usually play football , I like skating.

In my free time I go out with my friends.

I'm a busy guy, but I'm a bit timid !!

The travel to Poland is my first exprience out of italy so you cam imagine I'm very excited and happy to join the Project

See you soon in Zabzre

Filippo and Beatrice =D

Michele from Bevagna travelling to Poland

Hi J

My name is Michele and I am 17years old. I live in Bevagna and I have a brother and a sister.

I’m quite tall. I have got blue eyes and brown hair. I attend a vocational school in Foligno, where I study chemistry and biology. My hobby is football; but in my spare time I like swimming, going out with friends and eatins even if I’am quite slim.

I’m sociable and I like listening to music when I’m alone because it relaxes me.

I am very happy to participate in the Comenius project, because I hope to make new friends and I can learn new things.

The boy in the photo is me,whit my friend!

Let’s meet soon ;)

Ylenia from Foligno travelling to Poland

HI!

My name's Ylenia Utrio Lanfaloni , I'm 17 years old ,

I live in Foligno where I attend a Vocational School .

I've got very short hair and I like wearing jeans .

In my freetime I like going out whit my friends...going to the cinema

I love shopping and eating at the fast food .

My favorite food is hamburger and chips ... with a coke !!!

I also like reading and listening to music .

My favorite singer is...emh...is....I love all music!!!

I'm very happy to start this new experience in Poland and meet new friends .

See you soon on 27^th november .

bye , bye

YLENIA

Nil, from Iskenderun/Turkey, travelling to Poland

Hi! I’m Nil Hazal. I come from Turkey. Firstly I am so excited about going to Poland =) .I’m fifteen years old. I’m a student at İstiklal Makzume Anatolian High School. I like listening to music. Especially rock music and oldies such as Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin. I’m crazy about The Beatles. I like reading and writing. I love watching movies in my free time. I’m good at table tennis. I’m interested in science. I also  like travelling and meeting new people.
I have got a small family. My mother name is Gülseher . My father name is Cemil. I have got a brother. His name is Deniz. He is nineteen. He is at university. His deparment is mechanical engineering.

My best friend is İrem. She is good at English. We love watching movies together . She is at İstiklal Makzume Anatolian High School, too. What do you usually do with your friends?
Well, that’s all about my family, my best friend and me.
See you!
Nil