Isabel CP #1


Conversation Partner #1 - Yousef

I met with Yousef Alshahli on Tuesday 5/8 at the clubhouse of his apartment complex. Yousef was very eager to learn English so he can begin to pursue an engineering degree at FSU. Despite being a bit self-conscious of his English speaking abilities, Yousef was very easy to talk to and I understood most of what he said. We spoke about his family in Kuwait, why he came to the United States, what he likes to do with his friends, and pop culture. Yousef understood mostly everything I said, but if there was a word he didn't understand, I would define it for him. He was very curious to learn about my opinions and how they differ from his. He was also very eager to practice grammar points and to learn common idioms. Yousef and I drank coffee and sat by the pool together. It was very nice meeting with him, and I look forward to our next conversation.

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