My conversation with Malek went very well. I was able to understand what she was saying to an extent and hold a conversation with her. My partner was from Tunisia but moved to Marseilles, France where she tutors French. The conversation progressed well and we discussed a variety of different topics with the help of the conversation guide. My strengths would be understanding the majority of what was said during the conversation. However, my weaknesses would also be discerning some of the more complex parts of the language that were used during the conversation. The cultural understanding was fascinating and we had a great cultural exchange based on our experiences and personal understandings. The improvements from my first Talk-Abroad would be the ability to comprehend what was being said and to accurately respond in the appropriate manner. I feel that the conversation went well because my partner was kind enough to repeat herself when necessary and the entire time was spent pleasantly. I have thoroughly enjoyed these Talk-Abroad sessions because they have expanded my both my understanding of the French language and my cultural understanding as well.