That was my generic "sample question," not necessarily hers. As she discusses what interests her she will say things along the lines of, "depending on what (factor X) is relevant." I would like to simple be able to respond to her as she talks, unlike now where I feel like I can only say, "What do you think will be?"

It's very much like communicating in a foreign language with only a basic phrase book. I'd like to at least be able to speak pidgin.