Ask her what books she has read / what films she has seen or wants to see / what her interests are / what she watcjhes on TV / what she does after school or at weekends / whether she has brothers & sisters / whether she goes away on holidays ~ where? what's her favourite place? Does she enjoy photography? Does she play an instrument? Does she have penfriends? Does she enjoy languages / history / sport whatever? Does she go to the seaside much? Has she been on boats? Does she snorkel?
There are hundreds of conversations that you could have.
Think about yourself. What do you like to do? What don't you enjoy? Get started there.
How about: 'I really enjoy this lesson, what do you think?
Or: I'm doing sports after school, how about you?
But try to get conversation that doesn't involve just yes/no. For example: 'Do you like art lessons?' could give 'yes' or 'no'. 'What are your favourite lessons?' will give a bit more scope.
