Growing Up in Slovakia

Introduction:

To give you an idea of how different students experience growing up in Slovakia, I decided to have one of my classes answer these questions. The quotes are from eleven diffferent 7th grade students, so you can see a few different perspectives on growing up in Slovakia. They also have some questions for you, that they would love for you to answer when we Skype next. 

What do you eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner?:

"For dinner I eat bread or salad.” - Student D

"For lunch I eat many foods, like roasted cheese.” - Student H

"For breakfast I eat ham and eggs. It’s my favorite food.” - Student K

What is your house like?:

"I live in a flat (apartment). The flat has three rooms, one kitchen and a bathroom. I share my room with my sister.” - Student B

What chores do you have at home?:

"I vacuum and clear the table. Sometimes I prepare breakfast.” - Student F

What jobs do your parents have?:

"My father works at a bank and my mom has a job in hospital.” - Student I

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

My school start at 8:00. I go home at 13:45 (1:45pm).” - Student G

 

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

"I go to school on foot.” - Student B

"By bus.

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