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The Student and Tutor reviewed Spanish reflexive verbs, focusing on matching reflexive pronouns to subjects and conjugating AR verbs, including stem-changers. They practiced applying these concepts in sentences describing daily routines and personal actions. The Tutor recommended reviewing verb endings for follow-up.

The Student and Tutor practiced conversational Spanish on current events and cultural topics. They then focused on listening comprehension through stories about cultural exchanges in Mexico and a unique orchestra in Paraguay. A comprehensive review of Spanish verb tenses and moods, including indicative and subjunctive forms, was undertaken to solidify grammatical understanding.

Student and Tutor reviewed the Spanish progressive and preterite tenses through descriptive exercises, practicing third-person narration of daily routines. The session concluded with a reading comprehension exercise focused on a text about Veterans Day, where vocabulary and contextual understanding were practiced. For homework, the Student was given the option to complete a scary story writing assignment or finish the reading comprehension task.

Student and Tutor began by expanding vocabulary and reviewing the legend of La Llorona in Spanish, focusing on reading comprehension and translation. The main academic focus was on the introduction and practice of the preterite tense, with the Student conjugating verbs and forming sentences about a hypothetical event. Homework was assigned to write a brief spooky story in Spanish using the practiced grammar.

Student and Tutor engaged in a detailed translation and analysis of a Spanish song, using its lyrics to explore vocabulary and grammatical concepts. They specifically focused on the structure and usage of the present perfect tense and discussed various Spanish dialects and cultural references. The Tutor assigned a reflection exercise related to the song's themes using newly learned grammatical structures and outlined plans to work further on the present perfect and a listening activity (a legend) in the next session.

The Student and Tutor practiced Spanish skills, focusing initially on a dictation exercise that tested spelling, accent placement, and verb conjugation. They then transitioned to reading comprehension, working through the beginning of the Mexican legend of "La Llorona," practicing vocabulary and translation. The next session will resume with this story.