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Valentina and Ava, who is based in Oceanside, delved into an analysis of "Lazarillo de Tormes" during their recent Spanish lesson. Their discussion centered on rhetorical devices, irony, and the picaresque genre, drawing upon Ava's previous studies in figurative language and narrative structure. They also explored significant themes like hypocrisy and the corrupting influence of society. Valentina will be preparing additional examples of figurative language for Ava to review.

Valentina's recent lesson with Luis concentrated on enhancing his English pronunciation, particularly the 'R' sound and reducing mumbling. Luis engaged in various exercises, practicing the 'R' sound in words, phrases, and texts, with a focus on tongue placement and airflow. To further aid his articulation, Valentina recommended practicing with a pencil between his teeth and listening to English content to mimic correct sounds. As homework, Luis was tasked with reading texts while employing the pencil technique.

Valentina assisted a New York University student with reading and interpreting a Spanish text, focusing on vocabulary, grammar, and cultural context. They translated the text line by line, and Valentina provided explanations to enhance understanding. The student is expected to finish reading the book and will discuss it further in the next lesson, along with grammar practice.

Valentina and Bruno reviewed vocabulary related to visiting the doctor, including body parts, organs, types of pain, and medical professionals. They discussed the process of diagnosis and prognosis, and the use of preventative measures. Bruno was assigned to take a free online English proficiency test and share the results.

Valentina worked with Bruno on English accent reduction, focusing on the pronunciation of '-ed' endings in past tense verbs. They covered three pronunciation rules and practiced various words. Bruno also watched a video about salmonella and discussed its sources, risks, and prevention methods. Valentina assigned another video for Bruno to watch before their next session, focusing on note-taking and vocabulary acquisition. Tomorrow's session will focus on a role-play activity about health and medical vocabulary.

Valentina and a student from The Woodlands worked on translating a Spanish text, focusing on vocabulary and contextual understanding. Valentina explained old Spanish terms and idioms, providing modern equivalents and cultural context. The lesson involved reading aloud, clarifying metaphors, and interpreting complex sentences.