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The session focused on French language comprehension through various academic texts and videos. The Student practiced reading French passages on environmental initiatives, housing quality, and a cycling event, answering comprehension questions, and reviewing relevant vocabulary with the Tutor.

Student and Tutor focused on French grammar, specifically masculine and feminine noun identification using articles, and expanded vocabulary in several categories including transportation, parts of a house, and office items. They practiced reading, matching images to French words, describing scenes, and concluded with a listening comprehension exercise about a French athlete. The next session was scheduled for the following day.

The Student expressed a strong desire to achieve fluency in French for career advancement in Canada, citing past inadequate French education. The session primarily focused on practicing French pronunciation, expanding vocabulary, and distinguishing between masculine and feminine nouns through extensive examples. Future lessons are planned to cover advanced grammar like prepositions and contractions, as well as comprehension.

The Student and Tutor focused on foundational French language skills, including the identification of masculine and feminine nouns, the correct use of determiners, and the application of the phrase "Il y a" (there is/there are) to describe surroundings. The Student was assigned homework to complete vocabulary exercises and prepare a comprehensive self-introduction in French.

The Student and Tutor worked on French language comprehension by reading and discussing three different academic texts: one about intelligent textiles, another on SpaceX and Starlink, and a third on French colonial history in Vietnam. The Student practiced reading aloud, discussed content meaning, and completed interactive exercises such as matching, fill-in-the-blanks, and multiple-choice questions to reinforce understanding. The historical text on Vietnam will be continued in the next session.

The Student and Tutor engaged in a lengthy discussion about African history, politics, and the complexities of post-colonial nations, covering topics like xenophobia, pan-Africanism, and foreign interventions. Following this, they transitioned to French language instruction, where the Student's homework was reviewed, new vocabulary was introduced, and grammar concepts related to feminine adjectives and their placement were taught. For homework, the Student was asked to create sentences using new vocabulary.