Hi Ann,
I haven't written till now. I've been busy with the course and making new friends 1. I got here. I'm speaking English with my classmates all the time. We're a real mix of nationalities: Chinese, 2. (Russia), Italian, Spanish … We talk about all kinds of things 3. English and I'm learning a lot about other languages and 4. (country) too.
My host family are very nice. The parents are very friendly and kind. The 5. (child) are both in primary school and they are very sweet. But they can be a bit annoying too. If we have to watch the film Frozen together one 6. (much) time, I'm going crazy! I know all the songs by heart now!
We live near the school. It's a short bus ride from Edinburgh city center. There is 7. ancient castle and we're going there next week. Yesterday my Italian friend and I watched the free street shows 8. (happy). We saw a magician doing card games — it was so much fun!
I will send you some 9. (photo) of Edinburgh Castle next time. Take care and let me 10. (know) how you are doing.
Carol

1. since 2. Russian 3. in 4. countries 5. children 6. more
7. an 8. happily 9. photos 10. know