Francisco TP-1

I met with Areum last Thursday on the 19th of May. I immediately noticed she was a little reluctant to talk to me so I asked her basic questions of where she comes from. I learned that Areum is from Korea and that she also knows my conversation partner, SungJin. She told me that she takes the bus every morning to class but also lives on campus. I found this odd, and asked why she does not walk to school considering she lives on campus. Areum showed me a map, demonstrating where she lives which is on the other side of campus. I told her I probably would do the same thing and we both shared a laugh. Areum's English is above average I would say. My thoughts were proven to be correct when Areum showed me the classes she is in. They are all in the levels of 4 and 5. I asked Areum what she will most likely need help in and she said grammar and composition. I assured her that I will try my best to assist her with any help she needs in coming assignments. For the remainder of the hour, Areum and I discussed where we like to eat and how many brothers and sisters we have. Like SungJin, Areum became very interested in the fact that I have a twin brother and could not help but to laugh when I showed her pictures of us. She kept mentioning "there is no difference" in a laughing manner when I showed her multiple pictures. I am excited to tutor Areum tomorrow when we meet again. Some of her questions might require me to do some research of my own, but I am looking forward to teaching and learning at the same time.