Abby TS #4

For our session, Julio started off by talking about the assignments that he did in class on Wednesday. They were working on interviewing people on discussion topics. I asked why he chose the questions that he did, and he was able to explain it to me. He is getting better at identifying when he makes a mistake and correcting himself. He will also ask for me to help him at times when he is unsure about a tense or word. At first, I would just tell him the answer, but I have gotten better at prompting him to come to the conclusion on his own. 

Somehow, we started talking about the weather. He expressed his distaste for the way the air turns into a sauna after it rains. I asked him what the weather is like back in Mexico, and he explained that it is not quite as humid, especially close to the U.S. border. I asked him more questions about his home country. Instead of simple answers, he worked to tell me anecdotes to go along with the question. It was very cool to learn about what life is like in his home country. We ended the session by talking about the Day of the Dead and comparing it with the American holidays. I corrected some pronunciation when it impeded the meaning of the word, as well as some grammar mistakes. Julio seemed really excited to tell me about his country, and I learned a lot! 

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