Begin your letter with “Dear [penpal name]” Dear Michel, Introduce yourself and give some basic information about you and your family. My name is Kira. I'm sixteen years old and I live in Florida with my mom, dad, little sister, and parakeet. Provide some more details about your life. Consider writing about your hobbies, your passions, or what your family members do. My mom works as an accountant and my dad teaches calculus. My sister is in the fifth grade and loves algebra. I am the odd one out, because I am not very good at math! However, I play the flute and really enjoy listening to all types of music. I also love working with animals, especially birds. Ask your penpal some questions, but make sure not to overwhelm them. Ask two or three questions that you are able to answer as well. The town I live in is pretty small. Do you live in a small town or a larger city? I love to travel and have always wanted to visit France. Do you like to travel as well? Have you ever visited the United States? End your letter by expressing interest in hearing back from your penpal. Hope to hear from you soon! Sign your letter with “sincerely” or “best.” Sincerely, Kira