My name is Ivan Shakhovets. I'm from Russia. I am 27 years old. I was born in 1976 in St. Petersburg. St. Petersburg is a beautiful city. It was founded in 1703, Peter I (Peter First). I like my city. I have many friends in St. Petersburg. I live in the U.S. in Sammamish now. I like the U.S. I like nature in the State Washington. The Snoqualmie Falls is wonderful. I study English at BCC because I want to speak to and understand Americans. (I have no American friends because my English is not perfect.) And I need English for my job. I am a seaman. I am married. I have two children, Alexander and Sofia. Alexander is 5 years old. Sofia is 19 months old. I like my family very much.

My name is Vasile Cotet. I'm 43 years old. I live in Bellevue. I have short black hair. I'm from Moldova. I'm married. I have three children: Sandu, Darius, and Ana Maria. Sandu is 17 years old. He has short black hair and brown eyes. Darius is 15. Darius has short brown hair and brown eyes. Ana Maria is 4. Ana Maria has long blond hair and brown eyes. I like Russian food. I like to study English.