Language Lessons for a Living Education 9 (Download)

My son was excited to hear that Language Lessons didn't stop but continues into high school.
As a mom I like the easy to communicate schedule between parent and child so they know what is expected of them. Like the levels that come before every day is a different exercise that teaches copywork, picture study, poems, and Psalms in exercise 1 as well as Vocabulary. Exercises 2 and 3 go over grammar, writing, and communication.
Exercise 4 works along with Pilgrims Progress. I love how this was incorporated so there is not only studies on this type of literature, but also critically thinking about worldview. The Pilgrims Progress is good to study and I like how it has been incorporated into this level.
Exercise 5 (or Fridays) is a review of what the students have covered all week. (A note, the answer key for these review days is in a separate part of the answer key from the rest of the exercises for the rest of the week. While this may not work for some families, should a parent choose to leave the answer keys available for the student to self grade regular exercises and parent grades the reviews this works well.)
I also like the gentle approach to writing an essay and working with it. As the student continues through the course and adds to their writing, there is notations on where certain topics were originally introduced for easy reference. (This streamlines many questions my kids ask me. "Mom, where is the lesson on ___" I don't have to search, the page number is written there for my kids.)
I like that this is a familiar style for the kids who have used this series but steps it up for high school.
I can't forget to mention the teacher helps in the front of the book as well as in the back of the book. The course information is in the front with the schedule, the study sheets in the back, as well as the grading rubric with the answer key, which is very helpful for grading when the grades now go on a transcript.
I am glad to have found this for my kids and wish I had it as a homeschooled high schooler.

I absolutely love how open and go this is! It helps cut down on planning time and eases my mind that everything is being covered in this one course. We also love how you can just flow right into this from LLLE 8!

This has been highly anticipated in our home. It has not disappointed our family. This is a well-organized and thorough course that reinforces a Biblical foundation, much like the previous levels. It helps develop communication skills, writing skills, scripture memorization, grammar, various aspects of communication, and vocabulary. I really like the literary analysis, worldview focus, and use of Pilgrim’s Progress. This course, in my opinion, will truly benefit the high school student and help prepare them for the communication skills needed for adulthood.

I am SO excited that the Language Lessons for A Living Education series is being continued through the high school levels, and even more so now that level 9 is released! This book is beautifully designed, written to the student in a very engaging way, full of superb poetry, hymns, art studies, excerpts from John Bunyan’s writings, and Scripture study. I love that the students will be studying through Pilgrim’s Progress, and the companion Journey Journal edition is exceptional! I can’t think of a better way to grow students in their faith and biblical worldview than to have their language studies comprised of such rich food for the soul!

As the authors remind students, understanding and developing good language skills not only enables students to glorify God and honor those they communicate with; language skills are a key to their success in life. “Effective communication is vital to your relationships, your education, your future, employment, and your relationship with God.” There is a strong emphasis on the fact that communication reveals what is in our heart, whether the communication is written, spoken, or through body language. Weekly worldview study and Scripture memory serve not only to build critical thinking and memory skills, but also help students identify their own worldview and what is in their heart.

Grammar is made relevant as students are reminded that proper grammar helps us to honor others by communicating clearly and distinctly according to the rules of the English language. Essay writing is thoroughly explained and the student is walked through step by step the various types of essays and how to successfully write them in an interesting and well-planned manner. Similar to spelling exercises in earlier levels, vocabulary exercises give room for creativity as students interact with their words for the week by using them in sentences. And, as with all prior levels, the book is structured in an easy-to-follow format with a checklist schedule in the front of the book, clearly marked exercises for each day, and helpful study sheets in the back.

I’m thankful that this book is available to help prepare our students to glorify God by loving, honoring, and serving others with clear and respectful language skills; and to know God in a deeper way through studying His Word and the writings of a faithful Christian of the past. May each student walk courageously on the narrow path as they journey to the Celestial City!