Life as a 14-year-old in Slovakia

We always have a soup with the main dish being meat with potatoes or rice and some kind of salad. We sometimes get fruit, like an apple or we get a sweet treat. My favorite food is spaghetti and bologna.

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

In school, I speak Slovak but sometimes, with my friends, I speak English. "Hello" is "Ahoj" or "Čau" with friends.

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

We have a lot of Davids, Jan and Samo for boys. For girls, we have Nela, Jana and Sofia.

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

I study Slovak language, math, German, P.E. and biology or chemistry. My favorite subject is English.

What is your homework like?:

My homework is usually written or some sort of project or problems. We might need to learn something by heart like history or social science.

What do you like to do after school? Do you have a favorite sport or game?:

I usually study, and I like to paint or maybe read a book. In the evening, I call my friends and maybe go outside. We go on trips on weekends, too. My favorite sport is probably swimming but also volleyball and football (soccer).

Who is your favorite famous person?:

They are actually American, she is Millie Bobby Brown. She is a nice actress, and she seems sympathetic to me. She plays in Stranger Things. She is really good with emotions.

What kinds of music do you listen to?:

I usually listen to modern or pop songs or Slovak songs at family parties.

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