Essay 1: A self introduction letter to a host family

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Smith,

Hello, thank you for your hosting.

My name is Miyo T. I am going to stay with you for 6 months. Thank you for your hosting.

First, I will introduce myself. I was born on sixth January and I am nineteen years old now. I live in Kumamoto prefecture of the Kyushu district. It is hot and humid in summer. on the other hand, it is cold in winter. There are four people in my family; my father, my mother, my brother and me. I love dogs and have two dogs. One is a Miniature Schnauzer and another is a Mongrel Dog. I like watching baseball games. In fact, I was a coach's assistant when I was a high school student. So I am looking forward to watch baseball games in America.

I go to Prefectual University of Kumamoto. I study English there. I would like to be a teacher and teach English at high school or junior high school. Now, I teach English and Math to junior high school students at cram school as a part time job.

I have been to Montana and Liverpool. So, this is the second time to stay in Montana. However, each stay was less than two weeks. This time, I will stay with you for six weeks and I am very happy.

Next, I would like to ask you some questions.

1. How many people are there in your family?

2. How long does it take from your house to the college?

3. I don’t smoke cigars and don’t like tobacco. If you smoke cigars, I will ask you to smoke outside.

4. I heard that it is very cold in winter. I don’t know how cold it is in Montana because this is the first time to stay in winter. Please tell me what to wear and what I should prepare.


I want to improve my English skills. So, please tell me when I make mistakes. Also, I would like to know about your culture.

I’m looking forward to stay with you.

I f you have something to tell me or ask me, please send me e-mails.
From Miyo,