Episode 319: Literature Part 5, Forms 5-6
A Delectable Education Charlotte Mason Podcast
Release Date: 11/28/2025
Episode 336: Language Part 3, Foreign Language
A Delectable Education Charlotte Mason Podcast
Charlotte Mason's school programs had students studying three languages, besides English and Latin, by the time they graduated. Why was the study of Foreign Language so important to her? We'll explore that idea and lay out her method for teaching languages in today's podcast episode. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 () ( - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) (a variety of languages) (French, Spanish; Italian and German coming) (French) (Spanish) *You can also search on YouTube for "Comprehensible Input [target language of your choice]"
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Episode 335: Language Part 2, English Grammar (Native)
A Delectable Education Charlotte Mason Podcast
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 () ( - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) by Mason (updated by Liz Cottrill) by Meiklejohn (updated by Jessica Becker) by Jono Kiser
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Episode 334: Language Part 1, Introduction
A Delectable Education Charlotte Mason Podcast
Learning languages, both our own and other tongues, is a significant portion of a Charlotte Mason education. More time is given to their study than any other subject on Ms. Mason's timetables. In today's podcast, we look at the foundational principles of language acquisition to lay the groundwork for learning to speak and write in any language. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 () ( - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) by Dana Suskind by Steven Pinker
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Episode 333: Composition Part 6, Closing Thoughts
A Delectable Education Charlotte Mason Podcast
How do I help my older students develop their composition abilities if they've not been narrating from the beginning? How can I keep up with all the many narrations my children need to tell and write each day? How do I know that they're getting the facts right in their narrations? We're addressing these questions and more as we wrap up our Composition series on the podcast today. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 () ( - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)
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Episode 332: Composition Part 5, Forms 5-6
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Finally, in the highest forms, grades 10 through 12, Charlotte Mason allowed that students do need some definite instruction in Composition. We'll be sharing what this looks like on the podcast today. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 () ( - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)
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Episode 331: Composition Part 4, Forms 3-4
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As our children move into middle and high school, we can ask them to write in various styles and genres. Join us on today's podcast to learn what we can do as teachers to support them in their composition lessons while not diminishing their unique voices. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 () ( - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)
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Episode 330: Composition Part 3, Written Narration in Form 2
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How do we help our children learn to write down their thoughts? What should we expect as our students transition from oral to written narration? Join us today on the podcast as we look at composition in Form 2, grades 4 through 6. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 () ( - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)
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Episode 329: Composition Part 2, Oral Narration in Form 1
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Charlotte Mason called narration an art, something that is inherent in every person that needs not to be taught. But how can we help our child develop and hone their abilities to tell? We'll be discussing this in today's podcast as we look at composition in Form 1, grades 1 through 3. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 () ( - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)
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Episode 328: Composition Part 1, Introduction
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Did you know Charlotte Mason believed that composition didn't need to be taught? In fact, she thought we would diminish children's natural gifts by too much instruction in this subject. Join us on today’s podcast to learn more. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 () ( - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) Narration 2.0, the Act of Knowing Narration Q&A 2.0 Composition Instruction Writing Grammar and Composition
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Episode 327: Citizenship Part 5, Closing Thoughts
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As we close our series on citizenship, we hope you'll join us on today’s podcast for a discussion of practical questions we often hear. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 () ( - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)
info_outlineToday, we are talking about the highest level of Charlotte Mason Literature lessons in high school. How do they differ from earlier levels? What sorts of books are assigned? Stay tuned to learn more.
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