Speaking Partner Experience # 9

Ismenia got 80% on her math test! Yay for her!

She first asked about the weather and I said there were blue skies, but it was windy. Ismenia is in the middle of moving and it is a very busy time. She has to give her dog up because he cannot live in the apartment and it is hard for her.

We learned about the verb 'To do', this week. Ismenia asked if 'do' is used when she wants to affirm something and I said it shows that you are doing something. Ismenia asked if do is doing something and make is creating something? I said that it was and am pleased with her progress. Ismenia said that most of the time she has to make a question, she has the auxiliary verb first. I explained that the phrase 'to do' refers to things that have yet to be completed and shared the term 'to-do list.'

I also explained the meaning of trembling was 'to shake.' I explained that the words 'I do' is promising to love your partner and take the vows of the marriage seriously. Ismenia explained that in Brazil, brides and grooms say, "Yes," or "I will," when it comes to marriage vows. Ismenia asked if 'I do' showed more commitment and I honestly confessed that I didn't know because I was single.

We then did some pronunciation practice.The sounds of r vs. or are confusing to Ismenia and I explained that I am still learning BYU's style. Ismenia says this is good, as we are both learning.

We also practiced pronouncing math equations and different years. Ismenia had a few issues with pronouncing, but we worked through it patiently. She thanked me for my help at the end.