Teacher: Class dismissed. Thank you…… Oh Silou, do you have some time? I can tell you a few things about the European Union, if you like.  
  Silou: Yes, of course Miss. I’m all ears. 
Teacher: Which country did you say you are visiting? 
  Silou: Greece, Miss. I’m going to meet my e-friends at an international camp there.
Teacher: Great idea! So, you should know that Greece is the tenth country which joined the European Country, in 1981. 
  Silou: Is the European Union something like a club?
Teacher: Exactly, Silou. The EU is a group of countries whose governments work together. To join this group you have to agree to follow its rules. In return, you get some bonuses. At the moment there are 27 countries in the EU. 
  Silou: Do they pay money to be members?
Teacher: Actually, they have to pay taxes. The EU uses this money to change the way people live and to do business in Europe. It brings European citizens closer together. They can buy and sell things to each other very easily, they can move around freely inside the EU …
  Silou: Oh, that’s why my European friends don’t need a passport to visit Greece. Just their identity card.
Teacher: Exactly. And they can live in any nation in the Union.
  Silou: Sounds interesting. Do all members use the Euro?
Teacher: No, only 12 of them. This is the Eurozone. The Euro was introduced in 2002. Do you want me to get you some information about the Euro banknotes and coins tomorrow?
  Silou: Yes, of course. Thanks a lot, Miss. 
Teacher: You’re welcome, Silou. Take care. 
  Silou: See you tomorrow, Miss.