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The Student and Tutor reviewed the structure and scoring of the IELTS General Training exam, specifically focusing on the Listening and Reading sections. They practiced listening comprehension through mock test scenarios, emphasizing strategies for identifying key information and understanding paraphrased language. The session also covered essential pronunciation tips related to English stress patterns and vocabulary building through a synonyms game, with a reading comprehension homework assignment given for the next class.

Student and Tutor reviewed a Grade 12 psychoanalytic essay, focusing on improving clarity, descriptive writing, and the integration of academic concepts with character analysis. The session addressed specific areas for improvement in the introduction and body paragraphs, with a plan for the Student to revise based on the feedback.

The tutor and student reviewed key characteristics of modernist fiction, including stream of consciousness, fragmented plot structures, symbolism, shifting viewpoints, unconventional sentence structure, and common themes like alienation and disillusionment. They compared these elements to Victorian fiction and practiced identifying these literary devices.

The student and tutor worked on vocabulary expansion by practicing verb synonyms and definitions. They also engaged in a discussion about mobile phone operating systems and the use of GPS navigation applications, including personal experiences and app comparisons.