You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Jemma:From: Jemma@mail.ukTo: Russian_friend@ege.ruSubject: shopping…Last week I stayed at my friends’ in Italy. My dream came true as I did my shopping in Italy’s fashion capital, which every...

You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Bill:From: Bill@mail.ukTo: Russian_friend@ege.ruSubject: books…Yesterday I bought some great books online! Fantasy is my favourite genre, you know. I'm curious about your reading tastes! What...

You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Robert:From: Robert@mail.ukTo: Russian_friend@ege.ruSubject: board games…Over the weekend, a few friends came over, and we decided to try out ‘7 Wonders’, a cool card game all about the ancient...

You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Betty:From: Betty@mail.ukTo: Russian_friend@ege.ruSubject: eating out…Yesterday was a special day for us as we celebrated Dad's birthday at a restaurant. It was a great family gathering! How...

You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Greg:From: Greg@mail.ukTo: Russian_friend@ege.ruSubject: music…After 5 years of waiting, I finally saw my favourite band perform live for the first time. It was a wonderful show and an...

You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Andrea:From: Andrea@mail.ukTo: Russian_friend@ege.ruSubject: plastic waste…I’ve decided to live a plastic-free life. Do you think it’s possible to live without plastic? Do you throw away your...

You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Lucas:From: Lucas@mail.ukTo: Russian_friend@ege.ruSubject: household chores…My sister and I share all the chores. We have cards with the chores and our names on each side. Once there is a...

You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Sophia:From: Sophia@mail.ukTo: Russian_friend@ege.ruSubject: hobbies…Recently I’ve taken up a hobby of growing bonsai trees. What hobby do you have? How long have you had it? Are there any...

You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Isabella:From: Isabella@mail.ukTo: Russian_friend@ege.ruSubject: clothes…I like wearing different kinds of clothes. I'm not really into fashion like some of my friends who always follow the...

You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Mia:From: Mia@mail.ukTo: Russian_friend@ege.ruSubject: environmental problems…I had an amazing summer in the countryside! Rural living seems to have benefits. I can really tell the difference in...

You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend James:From: James@mail.ukTo: Russian_friend@ege.ruSubject: the internet…I think I’ve become addicted to the internet. I'm always hopping online for homework, stress relief, or just to kill time....

You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Noah:From: Noah@mail.ukTo: Russian_friend@ege.ruSubject: jobs… I'm still undecided about my future career. My parents are all for law, but I've got my heart set on IT. Have you decided what job...

You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Nicole:From: Nicole@mail.ukTo: Russian_friend@ege.ruSubject: the weather…It’s been raining on and off since I came to France. I should have checked the weather forecast before I planned my trip....

You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Evelyn:From: Evelyn@mail.ukTo: Russian_friend@ege.ruSubject: reading habits…Reading is my absolute passion! My room is like a mini library with all the hardcovers and paperbacks I've collected......

You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Zoe:From: Zoe@mail.ukTo: Russian_friend@ege.ruSubject: volunteering…I’m thinking of volunteering this summer, but I’m not sure what kind of work I'd like to do. What are good options for a...

You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Stella:From: Stella@mail.ukTo: Russian_friend@ege.ruSubject: exams...I’m taking an online exam next week. It’s so stressful! How do you cope with exam stress? Do you think exams are an effective...

You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Vivian:From: Vivian@mail.ukTo: Russian_friend@ege.ruSubject: video games…I was a video game sceptic, but now I’m a fan. What video games do you and your friends like playing, and why? Some people...

You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Mason:From: Mason@mail.ukTo: Russian_friend@ege.ruSubject: foreign languages…I’m thinking of learning Russian. How many foreign languages do you speak, and which ones are they? What...

You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Emma:From: Emma@mail.ukTo: Russian_friend@ege.ruSubject: siblings…I wish I had siblings. I often feel lonely. I can’t think of any advantages of me being an only child. Do you have siblings? Are...

You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Joseph:From: Joseph@mail.ukTo: Russian_friend@ege.ruSubject: sports…I'm a huge sports fan. What sports do you enjoy playing or watching, and why? What’s your attitude to e-sports? Is there a...

You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Eden:From: Eden@mail.ukTo: Russian_friend@ege.ruSubject: dog clothes…My uncle's dog, Bella, wears a cute sweater during winter walks, and she seems pretty fine with it. Do you think dogs really...

You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Anna:From: Anna@mail.ukTo: Russian_friend@ege.ruSubject: jobs for teens…I've picked up a new hobby and want to make some money from it, almost like a job. How do Russian teens earn their pocket...

You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Margaret:From: Margaret@mail.ukTo: Russian_friend@ege.ruSubject: e-learning… I'm doing a school project on e-learning. What’s your attitude to online learning? Do you prefer classes online or in...

You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Freya:From: Freya@mail.ukTo: Russian_friend@ege.ruSubject: environmental issues…I always take part in The Cleaner Thames Campaign, which is all about stopping the tide of rubbish that is ending...

You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend George:From: George@mail.ukTo: Russian_friend@ege.ruSubject: after-school activities…I've joined our local martial arts after-school club. What extracurriculars do you participate in? What...

You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Charlie:From: Charlie@mail.ukTo: Russian_friend@ege.ruSubject: online friendships…Most of us have online connections of some kind. Making friends online is no exception. How many online friends...

You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Arthur:From: Arthur@mail.ukTo: Russian_friend@ege.ruSubject: social media…I just wanted to chat about social media since it's such a big part of our lives these days. What's your favourite social...

You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Ella:From: Ella@mail.ukTo: Russian_friend@ege.ruSubject: volunteering …Next year I want to combine my plans to travel abroad with a volunteer programme. It will be a life-changing experience....

You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Mark:From: Mark@mail.ukTo: Russian_friend@ege.ruSubject: a gap year…I want to take a gap year before going to university. I need more time to figure out what I want to do. What’s more, I’ll have...

You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Flora:From: Flora@mail.ukTo: Russian_friend@ege.ruSubject: contests & competitions…Last month my sister participated in BGT (Britain’s Got Talent). What activities do you enjoy participating...

You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Dora:From: Dora@mail.ukTo: Russian_friend@ege.ruSubject: the Olympics…I've been watching the Olympics lately and I'm amazed by how dedicated and talented the athletes are. What’s your favourite...

You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Jack:From: Jack@mail.ukTo: Russian_friend@ege.ruSubject: school conflicts…So, about school conflicts, most of the time it's all about misunderstandings with classmates or group projects where...

You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Arnold:From: Arnold@mail.ukTo: Russian_friend@ege.ruSubject: online safety…Last week, my school held a session on the subject of online safety, and it got me thinking. They talked about...

You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Freddie:From: Freddie@mail.ukTo: Russian_friend@ege.ruSubject: virtual travel…I’ve taken your advice and started exploring the world from home through virtual travel. It's been a real adventure,...

You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Oliver:From: Oliver@mail.ukTo: Russian_friend@ege.ruSubject: school digital platforms…Our city has recently launched a new digital platform for all schools in our region. It's an interesting...

You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Eden:From: Eden@mail.ukTo: Russian_friend@ege.ruSubject: book characters…I love reading about book characters and their adventures. Whether it's a heroic protagonist in an epic fantasy or a...

You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Ethan:From: Ethan@mail.ukTo: Russian_friend@ege.ruSubject: romantic relationships …I’ve got something to share with you. I think I've fallen in love with one of my classmates. You know, those...

You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Sam:From: Sam@mail.ukTo: Russian_friend@ege.ruSubject: higher education…Choosing the right path for higher education feels like navigating a maze! I'm torn between studying computer science or...

You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Darcy:From: Darcy@mail.ukTo: Russian_friend@ege.ruSubject: travelling in Russia …I'm a big fan of exploring my own country, and I've got a ton of places on my travel bucket list! What's your...

You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Jade:From: Jade@mail.ukTo: Russian_friend@ege.ruSubject: school celebrations…I really enjoy those big school-wide parties! They bring so much fun! What cultural or seasonal celebrations do...