Greetings

In our last lessons, we usually talk about different holiday activities and imagine that we're already somewhere else, having fun and writing postcards to our friends and family.

Greetings from...

Imagine that you're on holidays. Write a postcard to your friend. Use 50 - 60 words.

P1: Where are you writing from? Where are you staying?
P2: What's the weather like? What are you wearing?
P3: What are you doing now? Who's with you? What are they doing?
P4: What are you going to do next? Where are you going to go? What are you going to see?

Remember to start your postcard with: Hi / Hello / Dear (your friend's name) and end it with: See you soon / Love, (your name)!

Hi, Ashley,
Greetings from Paris!
The weather is hot and sunny, so don't forget to bring your summer clothes.
Every day, my family and I go sightseeing. Yesterday, we went on a tour of Paris. It was fantastic!
Right now we're at the mall. I'm getting bubble tea. Ana is with me. Mum, dad and Sladja are at the café.
Tomorrow we're going to the top of the Eiffel Tower. I can't wait!
See you soon,
Ivana

Ivana Popov, V1

Hi, Una,
Greetings from Sarti, Greece. I'm here with my family.
I've met some new friends here.
Yesterday, I went to a Greek restaurant with my family and we ate gyros and Greek salad.
Today, I'm going to Golden Beach.
Tomorrow I'm going to learn scuba diving. I can't wait!
How are you? What's the weather like in Kikinda? It's very hot in Sarti today.
See you soon,
Nina

Nikolina Pilipović, V2

Hi, Nina,
My parents and I are having a great time here in Kalamitsi, Greece.
We're staying in a nice hotel next to the beach.
I have a lot of fun every day.
The weather is really hot and sunny. I swim every day.
In the evenings, I have dinner and then go for a walk.
Right now, I am sitting on the beach and drinking cocktail.
Let's meet when I get back.
See you soon,
Una

Una Ugrešić, V2

Postcard Exchange

 Thanks to the Walking around Europe eTwinning project, we met a lot of new friends and explored our continent in a more interesting way, by exchanging postcards. 

Soon after we'd sent our handmade postcards, we received the postcards from the pupils and their teachers: Beata from Poland, Canan from Turkey, Clary from the Netherlands, Esther from Spain, Janka from Slovakia, Jitka from the Czech Republic, Melinda from Romania, Selma from Bosnia and Herzegovina. A month later, we received the postcards from Maria, Marina, Elena and Laura from Italy, Nina from Croatia, and Diane from Spain.

Greetings from...

 Dear mom,
Greetings from Paris!
Paris is the most beautiful city in France. I am here with my best friend Nađa, and we are so amazed with this city.
So many tourists come here and take photographs of the Eiffel Tower.
We are in a very luxurious hotel, and guess what - it has a big pool! Every day Nađa and I swim there.
I will tell you everything when I come back.
Yours,
Nena
P.S. Cant' wait to see you!

Nevena Nakrajkućin, V3

Greetings from abroad

Imagine that you're writing a postcard/letter from abroad. Where are you? What have you done or seen so far? Have you tried any local dishes? What haven't you done but are planning to? Don't forget the opening and closing remarks! 

Dear Teodora,

I'm writing from Budapest. It's the capital city of Hungary. I have booked a room in the Turing hotel in the middle of the city.

I have already visited a lot of famous places. A few days ago I was walking across the bridge called The Bridge of Lions when the guide told me about the many legends related to this bridge. But, what surprised me most was its architectural style.

The main street is called Vaci. There is the most famous restaurant called Gerbeaud in that street.  I've tried their famous cake with the same name.

You can try their traditional dishes like stew, goulash or meat with a lot of spices. We've also tried the famous chocolate cake Rigo Jancsi.

Greetings from me and my family.

See you soon!

Nevena

Nevena Milovanov, VII3

Hi Billy,

Greetings from Istanbul. This is the biggest city in Turkey. It's an amasing and historic city. I can't wait to visit the beautiful Topkapi Palace from the 15th century. We were thrilled when we saw the Bosphorus Strait, which separates Europe rom Asia. I have been to a Turkish market. People usually sell spices and handyworks there. I will show you what I have bought when I get back. 

There are so many specialities to taste. My favourite sweets are baklava, Turkish delight and halvah. I have tried a dolma. For me, it isn't tasty. But, Turkish tea is a nice drink. I haven't tasted Turkish coffee, because I am not old enough. 

Unfortunatelly, we haven't visited Hagia Sophia. 

Have you ever been to Turkey?

See you soon.

Love,

Tijana

Tijana Varađanin, VII2

Dear Ana,

I have just found some time to write to you.

Paris is an amasing city. My brother and I have been here since Monday. We have done lots of exciting things. We have visited the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum and Arc de Triomphe. A few days ago, we got stuck in the subway, but we asked for help and finally got out. We haven't visited the Paris Catacombs, yet. 

We have also been to a restaurant. we have eaten steak tartare with caviar, carpaccio with pesto and especially the crispy chicken. For dessert we have eaten a brilliant sweet made of several types of cream, ice cream and candied fruit. 

I have bought lots of souvenirs!

If you haven't been to Paris, you must do it!

See you soon.

Love,

Ivana

Ivana Varađanin, VII2

Dear Stella,

I have just found some time to write to you. 

Paris is fabulous! My parents and I have already visited some of its landmarks. We have visited the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe. We have been to Disneyland too, ridden on a huge rollercoaster and even shaken hands with Minnie Mouse. We haven't tried any traditional dishes or visited any shops so far, but we are going to tomorrow. 

Paris is anything but boring and you should visit it.

I'm having the time of my life!

If you haven't been to Paris, be sure to put it on your list of places to visit.

See you in two weeks.

Love,

Anja

Anja Vučić, VII2

Dear John,

Greetings from Vienna. This is the most wonderful city I have ever been to. I have had the most beautiful time of my life. So far, we have visited The Twins. They are two same buildings which have some interesting historical monuments. We have walked through the gardens of Schönbrunn and have been to the castle itself. We haven't visited Albertina yet. Tomorrow we are going to the Imperial chamber.

I have bought a magnet with the Austrian symbol. 

Have you ever been to Vienna?

Write back soon!

Marko

Marko Dejanović, VII4

Dear Alissa,

Greetings from Macedonia. This is the most wonderful country I have ever been to. So far, we have visited Vrutok, the source of the river Vardar. We've also visited a bridge called Deer jump. We have walked to the Millennium Cross. 

Macedonia is known for Lake Ohrid. We have swum in Doiran Lake and people say its water is very healing. 

We've eaten a lot of delicious dishes, but the most beautiful is Malidžano cream salad. 

We haven't visited the Canyon Math which has the most beautiful view of Prespa Lake. 

Tomorrow we're flying from Skopje to Belgrade by plane, because there's no airport in Kikinda. I'm very excited because this is my first time to travel by plane. 

See you in a few days. 

Elena :)

Elena Brkanlić, VII2

Dear Andrea,

Greetings from Platamon in Greece. This is the most amazing beach resort I have ever visited. I'm having such a great time!

So far, my parents and I have visited some remote sandy beaches and swum there. We sunbathe a lot. At night we walk through the old town and have already tried some local dishes. I love sweets, but I still haven't tried any traditional Greek desserts. I will definitely try baklava tonight. Have you ever tried Greek gyros and Feta cheese? 

All beach resorts in Greece have plenty of gifts and souvenirs for my friends and family. I've found very cute fridge magnets and T-shirts. 

Have you ever visited any beach resorts in Greece? You really should!

Write back soon!

Love,

Ema

Emilija Mijandžić, VII4

Dear Nikola,

Greetings from Prague in the Czech Republic. This is the most wonderful city I have ever been to and I'm having the time of my life! So far, we have visited the Prague Castle and taken a long walk across the Charles Bridge. It's marvellous. 

I have tried lots of local dishes. They are delicious. 

We haven't visited the Museum of miniatures yet. 

I hope you are having a nice time too. See you soon,

Nikolina

Nikolina Adamov, VII4  

Greetings from... (postcards)

Dear granny,

It is hot and sunny here in Australia. The temperature is 34C. 

The hotel is great. We are staying on the first floor. 

I am wearing my blue T-shirt and yellow shorts. Mum is sunbathing. Dad is eating a pancake. My new friends, Tom, Peter, Cindy and Wendy are playing beach volleyball. I am eating an ice-cream and playing table tennis with John. My sister is reading.

It is lots of fun. 

See you soon,

Tijana

Tijana Varađanin, V2, 19 April 2013

Dear Denis,

How are you? We're having a great time here in Greece! 

I'm wearing my favourite dress that has cherries on it. My mum's eating ice cream while my dad's eating crisps. I bought you a souvenir.

Lots of kisses,

Kosana

Kosana Jakonić, V4, 22 April 2013

Dear Grandma,

Greetings from Montenegro! It's sunny and hot here. I'm wearing my T-shirt and shorts. I'm watching TV now. 

There are a lot of children here but I don't know them. I just met four friends. 

Last night we went to an amusement park in Budva. it was great. We rode on a roller-coaster. We also walked on the beach.

My dad and brother are sleeping now. We're going to the beach later. 

See you soon,

Vlatko

Vlatko Vranjin, V4, 22 April 2013 

Dear uncle and aunt,

Greetings from Italy.

It's very hot here and the sun's shining. We're in Pisa right now, sending you a photo where you can see the tower. That's me in the picture, with my mum and my new friend, Fernando. I'm wearing a hat, blue T-shirt and shorts. I'm reading a book and mum's preparing dinner. Dad's watching TV and Fernando's sleeping over. 

Yesterday we went to the best restaurant in Italy and we tasted spaghetti with tuna. Tomorrow we're going to the beach and we're going to eat ice cream.

Hot hugs from Italy.

See you soon.

Yours,

Stefan

Stefan Vujić, V3, 24 April 2013

Dear family,

How are you? I'm having a great time here in Greece. The hotel's fantastic. We're staying on the third floor.

The weather's lovely. It's hot and sunny.

Dunja and Teodora are fishing, Natasha's swimming at the moment, Marko's windsurfing, Petar's playing golf with Stefan, the teacher's reading a book and I'm sunbathing. I'm wearing my T-shirt and shorts.

In the mornings and evenings, we watch TV.

It's a lot of fun.

See you soon!

Love and kisses,

Nevena

Nevena Milovanov, V3, 24 April 2013 

Hi, Nicola,

How are you? Greetings from Australia.

The hotel here is great. My dad's sleeping and mum's taking pictures. The weather's great. It's warm and sunny. 

Later, we're going on a cruise. I'm going to taste as many local dishes as I can. 

That's all I needed to say, for now. 

Say hi to all my friends,

Marko

Marko Radanović, V3, 24 April 2013

Dear Grandma,

Greetings from Greece. The hotel's fantastic. We're staying on the third floor. 

It's sunny and windy. 

Every day we go swimming. My dad's good at scuba diving. Mum and I are swimming right now. After that, we're going sunbathing and eating ice cream. In the evening we're going to the cinema.

See you soon.

Love,

Jožef

Jožef Horvat, V5, 24 April 2013

Dear Aunt and Uncle,

Greetings from Greece.

It's sunny and very hot. I'm wearing my favourite T-shirt and shorts. I'm swimming with my brother in the sea. We're having a great time here. My mum's reading a book and my father's sunbathing on the beach now. It's beautiful and Greece is a very interesting country. It's a lot of fun.

See you soon,

Emilija

Emilija Mijandžić, V4, 26 April 2013

Dear Mum and Dad,

Greetings from France. My aunt and I are in Paris.

It's sunny and windy. I'm wearing my favourite jacket. My aunt's wearing a new jumper. We're sitting on the balcony of our hotel. The balcony's on the roof of the hotel. I'm watching a street painter. My aunt's reading fashion magazines. I'm eating a tasty cake. My aunt's drinking coffee. The view from the roof's beautiful. We can see the Eiffel Tower and all of Paris. We're also listening to street musicians. Now, we're planning to visit Napoleon's Museum.

We're having a lot of fun.

See you soon,

Marko

Marko Dejanović, V4, 26 April 2013

Dear grandma and grandpa,

Greetings from Greece. It's hot and sunny here in Greece. I'm wearing my favourite orange T-shirt and white shorts. I'm wearing my cool sunglasses too. 

Mum and dad are sunbathing. Before I started writing this postcard I was diving and looking for some seashells. I caught one little fish. My sister was helping me. She is reading a magazine now. We're having a great time here.

See you soon,

Lazar

Lazar Turudija, V1, 26 April 2013

Dear mum and dad,

Greetings from Mexico. We're having fun here. We're staying on the third floor.

Mina's drinking lemonade. Brana's swimming at the moment. I'm sunbathing and reading my favourite book. I'm wearing my sunglasses and a hat.

Mexico City's a lovely place. People are wearing big sombreros. I'm very happy because I'm here. We're all having a great time.

See you soon,

Nina

Ninoslava Marinkov, V1, 26 April 2013

Dear mum and dad,

Greetings from Berlin. It is very rainy and cold here. The hotel is very big and beautiful.

Grandpa's watching TV, grandma's washing the dishes, Nebojša's playing board games with his new friend Andrey, and I'm playing computer games with my new friend Nicholas. Nicholas and Andrey are brothers just like Nebojša and I. They're very nice.

See you soon,

Dušan and Nebojša

Dušan Bačkuljin, V1, 26 April 2013 

Postcards

Imagine you are on holiday. Write a postcard to your family or friends. Use the plan:

Dear ... ,

Greetings from ... . We're ... . (where?)

The hotel's ... . The weather's ... .

My friends are ... . I'm ... . (doing what?)

See you soon / Love and kisses,

(your name)

Dear Luka,

Greetings from Baška Voda. We're having a great time here. The hotel's great. We're staying on the ground floor. It's warm and sunny. Mum and aunt are sunbathing. I'm swimming with my uncle, granduncle and my cousin Luka. It's great fun.

See you soon,

Kristian

Kristian Balaž, V2, 6 March 2013 

Dear Grandma and Grandpa,
Greetings from Halkidiki. It's hot here! I'm wearing my shorts and orange T-shirt. I'm playing volleyball. Mum and dad are swimming. My sister's sunbathing.
See you soon,
Lazar

Lazar Turudija, V1, 8 March 2013

Dear sister Tamara,

It's very hot and sunny here in Australia. Mum is sunbathing. Dad is swimming and drinking lemonade. My new friends are surfing, playing beach volleyball and eating an ice cream. I am playing table tennis and eating a pancake. It's lots of fun.

See you soon!

Your sister, Tijana

Tijana Varađanin, V2, 6 March 2012

Dear Grandma,

We arrived in Budva, the old town in Montenegro. We're having a beautiful time here. 

The hotel's great. We're staying on the fourth floor. 

The weather's lovely, hot and sunny. Dad's fishing at the moment, Minja's swimming and Mum's sunbathing. 

There are lots of shops here. Mum can't wait to go shopping. 

In the evening we walk in the central streets. There are lots of restaurants and cafes. I'm going to taste great local food. 

I love Budva.

See you soon,

Milan

 

Milan Jakšić, V2, 6 March 2012 

Greetings from... (postcards)

Greetings from the USA! 

I’m with my aunt in a flat in New York. I’m studying American Civil War and Texas Revolution. It’s sunny outside. I’ve visited The National Museum. There are a lot of old stuff like old guns. I really like it. In the USA I’ve found lots of friends.

Love x

Marko

Marko Dejanović, IV4

Love & Kisses (postcards)

Dear Mum and Dad,
It's cloudy today. I'm wearing my black shoes and a white and black T-shirt. Yesterday I was on the beach. I'm eating a hamburger now.
Love,
Matija
x

Matija Kozić, III3, June 2011

Dear Mum and Dad,
The weather is cloudy and rainy today. I am in room 214. I am wearing a jacket, jeans, shoes and a T-shirt. I am eating sausages.
Love,
Stefan
x

Stefan Vujić, III3, June 2011

Dear Dad and Mum,
It's cold today. I am wearing my blue jumper, jeans and black boots. I am eating a hamburger.
Love,
Milanko
x

Milanko Bilić, III3, June 2011

Greetings from... (postcards)

Dear Mac, 

Greetings from the beautiful island of Hawaii. This is the most wonderful place ever, and I’m having a great time. I just got here yesterday and I have already taken surfing lessons, tried some local dishes and got a bad case of sunburn when I was enjoying my lunch at the beach. Now I look like a pepper, but because of the sunburn I haven’t climbed the volcano. Tonight we are going to sit by the campfire telling stories and making smokes. 

Well, see you when I get back, 

Csaba 

Čaba Kurunci, VII5, September 2010 

Dear Jovan, 

Greetings from Egypt! I am sorry I haven’t written you before, but I’ve been on holidays. So I’m writing from Cairo, the capital city of Egypt to let you know how I’m getting on. 

It’s hot and sunny and I’m having a fantastic time. I’m staying at a big hotel at the city centre. I’ve been here since Friday and I’ve already done lots of interesting things. 

Last Monday I went to Giza. I saw the Great Pyramids and Sphinx. The view from up close was breathtaking! On Thursday I took a boat trip down the Nile. It was great. I’ve taken lots of photos so far. On Saturday I came back to Giza and climbed on top of Cheops’s pyramid. 

I’ve also been shopping at the stores and big markets in the centre and bought a lot of little pyramids and sphinxes. 

We’re coming back next Sunday, so I’ll see you then. 

Take care, 

Filip 

Filip Ivetić, VII3, September 2010