"It is difficult to get to know people. I am not so skilled in conversational English." She could do functional but it was a lot harder to manage small talk. It was one of those things that was made complex by small colloquialisms that people hardly even noticed they were using, but that would confuse non-native speakers.
A bright smile lit her face when he spoke in Spanish and she nodded. "Yes, I'm from Spain. Have you been there?"</s> She loved her home and the fact that others might know it would be welcome, as it would give them something to discuss.