Interview to a German classmate
By Berta Fontboté

Our English teacher told us there is a German student in 1st year of BTX at our school. His name is Zeno and he is sixteen years old. He is staying in Barcelona for a year. Let's get to know about him and his country:
-Why are you studying at this school?
I'm here to improve my Spanish.-Why did you choose Spanish?
Because I like how it sounds. In Germany Spanish has become important and the number of Spanish students has increased in the last few years. In my school there are three classes in each level and two of these three study Spanish.
-Really? And how long have you studied Spanish?
I've studied Spanish for two years.-How long are you going to stay in Barcelona?
I'm going to stay in Barcelona for a year.
-Who are you staying with?
I'm staying with a host family.
-And, where does your real family live?
They are in Berlin, my native city.
-Have you got any brothers or sisters?
Yes, I’ve got a little sister who is fourteen years old. But now, I have two new Spanish brothers and I teach them German.
-Perhaps you miss Germany, don’t you?
Of course, I miss my family and my friends. But in reality I don’t have much time to think about Germany.
-Do you like Barcelona?
Yes, I do.
-Have you visited Gaudi’s architecture?
Yes, I have, and I like it very much!
-And have you visited our country before?
Yes, this is the second time that I've come here. The first time I visited Vic and Girona. -Do you prefer Spanish weather or German weather?
Definitely I prefer Spanish weather! In Germany it’s always cloudy, and it rains a lot...
-And, what about food? Do you prefer Spanish food or German food?
I would choose German food. Here, in Spain, the food has always oil, and I don’t like too much oil.
-... Because in Germany you cook with butter, don’t you?
Yes, we do. That’s why I’m not used to oil.
-Is the education system very different in Germany?
Yes it is. Here, the classes are like... :the teacher writes everything on the blackboard and the students copy it. In Germany the classes are much more interactive.
-What’s your favourite subject?
In Germany it was Physics, but here I don’t know... It’s for the language, you know?
Yes..., here it’s all different...
-Are you planning to go to University? What degree are you going to study?
Yes, I want to study Physics.
-What do you do in your free time?
I play Handball and I play the drums too.
-Really? So, Do you have a band?
Yes! In Germany I've got a band.
-What sort of films do you like?
I like thrillers. My favourite film is "Public Enemy".
-And who is your favourite actor?
I like Will Smith (very much) a lot.-Have you watched any Spanish films?
(Maybe) I haven't watched a lot of Spanish films. But I watch films in Spanish. Oh, and (last day) yesterday I watched "Rec".
-What type of music do you listen to?
I like indie-rock. I listen to The Kooks.
-This question must be asked... Do you like BFC?
Hahaha, m... yes! But in reality I don't like football very much. In Germany I don't support any team.
-Tell us a typical meal from your country?
Hm... I don't know. The Patata con Pau is a typical German food.
-And are the Frankfurts as good as it is said?
Maybe.... but I’m vegeterian... -Oops!