A year in the USA - by Johanna

This year on August 6th, I am going to start my year in the USA. I am going to Indiana where I'm staying with the same host family my brother did many years ago. There I'm going to school and will experience the American way of life.
Before going to Indiana I am going to visit some big cities like Washington D.C., New York and Philadelphia. I am very excited and look forward to it.
Have you ever been to America? Do you have any tips for me?
Thanks for your help everyone. :-)

Reading - by Anna-Lena

Anna-Lena is reading a novel in her English classes at school. Here's a brief summary:

In my English lessons we are reading the book "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory". The book is about Charlie, a poor little boy who wins one of five golden tickets to visit Mr. Wonka's chocolate factory. Together with four other children he has much fun in the fantastic world of Willy Wonka.

Back on track

I have resumed my private tutoring in April, so we're gradually getting back to our usual routine. This week we reactivated our postcrossing account and are sending and receiving cards again. I have one new student, while three of my long-time students will soon be having their final exams at school, two are no longer with me, another two no longer have regular lessons [only in case of emergency ;-)], for the rest it's business as usual. I hope to publish their posts here again as soon as we have refreshed grammar basics and clarified any questions that may have arisen during my absence.
You may still comment on all the posts, even the older ones. Any feedback is highly appreciated.