Key language: informal email

... Alice,

How's ... ?
I'm 13 years old too. I live in Boston in the north-east of the United States. My house is just outside the city centre. My neighbourhood is nice. There are lots of great Italian restaurants around. What's your neighbourhood ... ?
I've got a younger brother. He's called Joshua and he's nine. I also see my cousins a lot. ... any cousins?

I ... time with my friends too, and we usually play video games. ... is swimming. I go to practice every day after school. ... usually do after school?

My school ... . It has about 1,000 students and my classmates are all really fun. ... about your classmates. What are they like?
Write soon!
... best,
Ethan