Language Lessons for a Living Education 9 (Download)

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!