Date/Time: Saturday, February 27, 2016
Location: Panera Bread on Blaire Stone Street in Tallahassee, FL
Topic/ Skill:
Culture, Economy, Politics, Family in Overseas, North Florida, and South
Georgia
Charlene is a very nice conversation partner. In our first
meeting, we had talked about our lives, experiences, and interest.
She has two undergraduate degrees from Criminal Justice and
International Relations. However she worked in health department in Florida
State where projects are based on mental health issue in Tallahassee and
surrounding counties.
She born and raised Apalachicola area where is south side of
Tallahassee. Then she went to school in Tallahassee where she is long term resident.
I have learned so many things about Tallahassee where I am very new. On the
other side, I had lived in Valdosta, GA for eleven years which is very good
source of experience for her to have an idea about living in South Georgia.
Charlene and I had shared our common interests about
politics, culture, and environment. She likes to make good contribution to the
world and different cultures and societies.
That is why she was asking me all kinds of questions about Syria, Oman,
and Turkey.
During our first meeting, I observed my tone of voice which I
didn’t keep at the same level while I was talking to her. This creates some miscommunication between
us in the conversation. I am hoping that
Charlene will correct me more to improve my conversation skills in English.
Charlene also gave me some hints to use the guide’s book for
practicing writing in English. I am very
happy that she is my conversation partner.
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