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Camila and Alissa practiced Spanish past tense conjugations and the various uses of the word "ya" to mean "already", "now", and "enough". Alissa worked on constructing past tense sentences and asking questions. For homework, Alissa will practice asking Camila questions in the simple past using a list of verbs provided by Camila.

María Belén and Mac focused their Spanish lesson on the phrases "estar acostumbrado a" and "estar acostumbrándose a," delving into their distinct meanings and applications. Mac actively practiced constructing sentences and reading aloud to refine his pronunciation. They also discussed integrating more reading exercises into future lessons and emphasized the importance of paying close attention to accents in Spanish words.

Camila and Wade engaged in a Spanish lesson that covered vocabulary and grammar pertinent to travel and current events. Wade specifically honed his irregular verb conjugations and discussed the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. For continued practice, Camila assigned Wade a documentary and UN speeches to watch and listen to in Spanish, and they also explored the possibility of Wade attending a Spanish immersion program.

Isela led a Spanish lesson with an Austin-based learner, focusing on reviewing vocabulary words starting with 'G,' practicing pronunciation, and exploring the use of diminutives. They also discussed diphthongs and identified them in the vocabulary. For homework, the learner was tasked with finding ten new words containing diphthongs for the next class.

Sol and a learner, who resides in Austin, reviewed irregular verb conjugations in the simple present tense, focusing on vowel changes, verbs irregular only in the first person, and verbs ending in '-ocer' or '-ucir.' They also practiced regular verb conjugations ending in -ar. Due to the learner's fatigue, they shifted to conjugation exercises for practice.

Muskaan led a Spanish lesson where a university student from the University of Texas at Austin read and translated a Spanish text about Japan. The text covered its history, culture, religion, cuisine, society, and technological advancements. They also discussed challenges facing Japan, such as its aging population and the need for sustainable energy. The learner will continue reading about Japan in the next lesson, with a possible focus on the Philippines.