Episode 335: Language Part 2, English Grammar (Native)

About this episode

The episode discusses the rationale behind Charlotte Mason's approach to teaching grammar, particularly the timing of formal grammar lessons.

When you hear that Charlotte Mason doesn't begin formal lessons in grammar until Form 2, do you think she's crazy? Or at least wonder why? A young Ms. Mason would've agreed with you, but after working with real children, she changed her mind. On today's podcast, we're discussing Grammar lessons in the Charlotte Mason method. Join us and find out more. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 ( Amazon ) ( Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List ADE's Form 2 Grammar Lessons Guide by Mason (updated by Liz Cottrill) ADE's Grammar Lessons: A Short Grammar of the English Tongue by Meiklejohn (updated by Jessica Becker) ADE's Poetry Scansion Lessons by Jono Kiser Episode 237: Writing: Grammar and Composition ADE on YouTube

People in this episode

Hosts: Liz Cottrill, Emily Kiser, Nicole Williams

Topics covered

• Charlotte Mason
• grammar lessons
• education
• Form 2
• English grammar
• teaching methods

Keywords

• Charlotte Mason
• grammar
• education
• Form 2
• teaching methods
• English grammar
• podcast

Sponsors

Living Book Press

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Living Book Press

Books & works: Charlotte Mason, Volume 6, A Short Grammar of the English Tongue, Grammar Lessons: A Short Grammar of the English Tongue

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