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The tutor and student reviewed characteristics of Victorian poetry, including its formal structures, themes of pessimism, and its connection to nature. They also discussed the influence of modernism on contemporary poetry, focusing on individual expression and the use of free verse and sensory imagery in analyzing poetic examples.

The tutor and student engaged in practice exercises to improve spoken English, focusing on cultural comparisons between Switzerland and Canada. The student worked on articulating observations about daily habits and experiences, with the goal of creating a short spoken piece.

The Tutor and Student reviewed grammar concepts related to participles and possessives before moving on to independent and dependent clauses and their punctuation. They then practiced test-taking strategies, including time management and question approach, through a timed "blitz test" which will be further reviewed and practiced in future sessions.

The session involved a review of English grammar, focusing on the use of singular and plural forms with "there is/are" and the correct application of prepositions. The student then shared their personal experiences navigating the Canadian school system, detailing academic subjects and challenges encountered.