Dear Host Family,

First of all, I would like to sincerely thank you for giving me the opportunity to be part of your family. I am incredibly excited about the time we will spend together and can’t wait to get to know your life, your culture, and your daily routines. This is a great chance for me to gain new experiences, improve my English skills, and make new friends.

My name is Denny, I am 16 years old, and I come from Germany. I live with my father in a house, and during the week, I go to school with him because he is a teacher at my school. On some weekends, I visit my mother, and we spend time together—often with my sister, who is already 27. I don’t have any pets, but I am very interested in animals, especially dogs.

In my free time, I am very passionate about sports. I go to soccer practice three times a week and play matches almost every weekend. On the days when I don’t have soccer training, I either go to the gym alone or with my friends. I am also interested in many different sports and enjoy watching soccer, basketball, and other competitions on TV. I am looking forward to finding out what hobbies and activities you enjoy as a family and maybe even discovering a new passion for myself.

With my friends, I often do activities like going to the movies, having game nights, attending concerts, or playing sports. We spend a lot of time together and always have a great time. That’s why I am really excited to meet new people in the U.S., make new friends, and experience American daily life firsthand.

The idea of spending a year abroad has fascinated me for a long time. I love the thought of immersing myself in a completely new environment, experiencing different traditions, and broadening my horizons. I don’t just want to improve my English, but I also want to understand how you live, what values are important to you, and how life in the U.S. compares to my life in Germany.

What I am most looking forward to is learning about a new culture, participating in school and extracurricular activities, and hopefully making great new friends. I am open to anything that comes my way and can’t wait to share special moments with you—whether it’s family trips, celebrations, or simply everyday things like having meals together.

Once again, thank you so much for welcoming me into your home. I truly appreciate this opportunity and can’t wait to meet you all soon!