"Ruidosa y Linda" - A Child's Life in Argentina

What time does school start, and what time do you go home?:

Schools in Argentina have two shifts: morning and afternoon. She usually attends the afternoon session from 2:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. because it's easier for her parents to drop her off on her way to work.

How do you get to school? Are you allowed to go to school by yourself?:

Her parents drive her to school and she is not allowed to walk to school by herself.

Where do you eat lunch? What is your favorite food?:

She eats at home with her family before school around 1pm. Her favorite foods are asado (grilled meats) and el chocolate blanco (white chocolate). 

What language do you speak at school? How do you say "Hello" in your language?:

At school she speaks Spanish with her classmates. She also started English classes once a week in a separate school. Hola or Holis (a cute and informal way to say hello) are the words for hello in Spanish, but they are not such a common greeting for locals. Popular meetings here include "Buenas" (which is an abbreviated version of Good Morning/Afternoon), "Comó andas? "(How are you doing?) Or "Qué onda? "(What's up?).

What are some common kids' names at your school?:

At school, some popular boy names are Santino, Felipe, and Mateo. Popular girl's names are Lucía, Valentina, and Sofía.

What subjects do you study in school, and which one is your favorite?:

She takes music, theater, physical education and English classes. Her favorite class is physical education because she loves running and playing with her friends.

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