We want to be able to talk about where it is, what it is like here, what the people are like and our lives so that we can write to some new pen pals in a school in America next half term.

Part of our culture here is really evident in the way that we speak. Although it is very important to be able to speak and write clearly in standard English, we also need to be proud of our roots and community. To this end, we decided to create some useful phrase books so that our American friends can have a taste of the local accent and dialect!!!

Jorja, Katie B and Skye Holly & Jake Curtis, Ella Mae & Harris Emilie & Ellie Ellis, Arthur, Thomas & Jack Ella, Brook & Aimee Isabel & Lily