Pen pal

Correspondence refers to the personal, private and regular correspondence of mostly two people over a greater distance through the exchange of letters, or - with the advent of the internet - from e-mail. In the case of e- mails the forms of Penpal are extended because several people can participate in the communication at the same time and can be initiated via Internet forums easier penpals on specific topics.

In school penpals are often initiated under pedagogical aspects. In addition to learning how to deal with their own or a foreign language is broadening their horizons by learning about the customs and cultures of other countries in focus.

Special shapes

The tradition of many scientific and personal discussions of known sizes can be made of the took place within penpals correspondence.

A novel can be based on a fictitious letter friendship.

• Bond business
• Form of social relationship