The Arts of Language Podcast

Join  Andrew Pudewa  as he shares some salient points on this important topic and answers your questions on writing, thinking, and speaking. Many children (and some adults) have difficulty learning to spell, but the difficulty may not be with the student so much as with the method of presentation. Find out in this workshop how spelling information is most efficiently stored in the brain, and why....

Join  Andrew Pudewa  as he shares some salient points on this important topic and answers your questions on writing, thinking, and speaking. Many children (and some adults) have difficulty learning to spell, but the difficulty may not be with the student so much as with the method of presentation. Find out in this workshop how spelling information is most efficiently stored in the brain, and why....

Join us as Julie chats with Kristin Boutross, IEW's ebullient Customer Service Manager. With her many years of experience working for IEW, Kristin describes the goal of the customer service team and shares a special message with those starting on their educational journey.  REFERENCED MATERIALS: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style All Things Fun & Fascinating by Lori Verstegen A Classical Ap...

Answering technical IEW questions ranging from topic/clincher sentences to crash writing courses before college, Andrew provides helpful insight and information about where to start and where to go during this Ask Andrew Anything episode. Referenced Materials: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Episode 100: Four-Wheelers and Make-up: A Radio Drama Online Classes Theme-Based Writing Lessons Fix...

Andrew interacts with two students in a writing workshop. Dirk is sullen and reluctant while Penelope is verbose and eclectic. Will Andrew be able to rein in Penelope and motivate Dirk while encouraging both to be confident, competent communicators? Listen now to find out!  REFERENCED MATERIALS: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Ode on a Grecian Urn by John Keats  Remember to send your questio...

With Father’s Day just around the corner, Andrew and Julie discuss the important role fathers have in the home including the tremendous benefits to be gained when dads read aloud to their children. Referenced Materials: Nurturing Competent Communicators  Audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Peter Pan by James Matthew Barrie Little Britches: Father and I Were Ranchers   Encyclopedia Dad Article by Andrew Pu...

So many young people are intimidated when asked questions about their next steps in life following graduation. In this episode Andrew shares stories about his experience in high school and as an adult and encourages students to take ownership of their education. Referenced Materials: Caution and Craziness Audio Talk by Andrew Pudewa Dr. James B. Webster Advanced Communication Series by Andrew Pude...

So many young people are intimidated when asked questions about their next steps in life following graduation. In this episode Andrew shares stories about his experience in high school and as an adult and encourages students to take ownership of their education. Referenced Materials: Caution and Craziness Audio Talk by Andrew Pudewa Lemonade to Leadership by Bonnie Drew Freedomship and Entrepreneu...

As you near the end of the school year, get the information and motivation you need to finish strong with Unit 9: Formal Critiques. In this two-part webinar, Andrew explains the purpose of Unit 9 and how to teach it to your students, walks you through a Unit 9 sample composition, describes the difference between a fiction and a non-fiction critique, and much more.  GO TO PART 1 Referenced Material...

As you near the end of the school year, get the information and motivation you need to finish strong with Unit 9: Formal Critiques. In this two-part webinar, Andrew explains the purpose of Unit 9 and how to teach it to your students, walks you through a Unit 9 sample composition, describes the difference between a fiction and a non-fiction critique, and much more.  GO TO PART 2 Referenced Material...

Join Andrew and Julie as they interview Susan Ison, the president of the Victus Study Skills System. Using both her experience and knowledge, Susan explains the process of her system, the value of learning basic study skills, and how they apply not only to young students but adults as well. Referenced Materials: Biola University The Victus Study Skills System  Products Sample Page Remember to send...

In this edition of Ask Andrew Anything, Andrew answers questions from school teachers and parents such as "What can I do to avoid teacher's burnout?" and "Can you please discuss more on character study for reading comprehension and writing?". Referenced Materials: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Phonetic Zoo Spelling Program Student Writing Intensive Online Classes The Four Deadly Errors Pod...

Join Andrew Pudewa as he walks you through Unit 8, the daunting essay. Andrew will take you through the step-by-step process of crafting an essay so that you can understand the basic structure, discussing the various essay types and their differences. To ensure maximum understanding, he will also guide you through a practicum assignment. Go to Part 1 Referenced Materials: Click here  to download t...

Join Andrew Pudewa as he walks you through Unit 8, the daunting essay. Andrew will take you through the step-by-step process of crafting an essay so that you can understand the basic structure, discussing the various essay types and their differences. To ensure maximum understanding, he will also guide you through a practicum assignment. Go To Part 2 Referenced Materials:  Click here  to download...

Why is writing so easy for some kids, but not for others? Why do some students not enjoy writing? Join Andrew in our Unit 7 Webinar as he discusses the “Blank-Brain, Blank-Page Syndrome” and addresses a few of the roadblocks to winsome writing. GO TO  PART 1 Referenced Materials:  Click here  to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Unit 7 webinar. Webinar Archive T...

Why is writing so easy for some kids, but not for others? Why do some students not enjoy writing? Join Andrew in our Unit 7 Webinar as he discusses the “Blank-Brain, Blank-Page Syndrome” and addresses a few of the roadblocks to winsome writing. GO TO  PART 2 Referenced Materials:  Click here  to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Unit 7 webinar. Teaching Writing:...

What's the purpose of the checklist? This question is often asked by students as well parents. Join Andrew Pudewa as he shares salient points about IEW's stylistic techniques and discusses the powerful benefits that come about when you require the checklist for your students' writing. Go to Part 1 Referenced Materials: Click Here  to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and...

Is your student overwhelmed by having too many sources to write from? Join Andrew as he discusses Unit 6 and provides tips and suggestions for collecting, organizing, and summarizing facts from multiple references. Go To Part 2 Referenced Materials: Click Here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Unit 6 webinar. Teaching Writing: Structure and Style All Things F...

Join us as Andrew and Julie interview Sharon Ashford, an IEW instructor and Educational Consultant, to provide insight on Black History Month. Sharing little-known stories about African-American historical figures, Sharon will provide listeners with fascinating information about African-American history and share how she came to teach IEW's methodology.  Referenced Materials: Sharon Ashford Anna I...

As parents we do not want our children to just read a piece of literature—we want them to understand and discuss the meaning of it. Join Andrew and Julie as they interview Adam Andrews, the founder of the Center for Lit. Learn the goals and philosophy of Mr. Andrews' foundation, the methods for properly analyzing literature, and the importance of asking questions. Referenced Materials: Center For...

Desiring to learn and understand IEW's methodology better, school teachers and parents ask Andrew questions about Structure and Style. Join Andrew as he answers questions such as  "What can I do to prepare myself for the upcoming school year?" and "What are your favorite sources for historical fiction?" Referenced Materials: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Online   Classes Find an Accredited...

Are you teaching through Unit 5, Writing from Pictures, and interested to know the ins and outs of the unit? Join Andrew Pudewa in part two of this webinar recording as he discusses the how-to of Unit 5, explaining both the process and purpose of the unit. GO TO PART 1 Referenced Materials: Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Sailing Through Style webinar. Webinar Archi...

What's the purpose of the checklist? This question is often asked by students as well parents. Join Andrew Pudewa as he shares salient points about IEW's stylistic techniques and discusses the powerful benefits that come about when you require the checklist for your students' writing. Go to Part 2 Referenced Materials: Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Sailing Through...

In this two-part series, Andrew and Julie discuss Reaching the Reluctant Writer (RRW), offer suggestions, and provide a step-by-step process to help your student excel in developing their writing skills. Go to part 1 Referenced Materials: Andrew Pudewa's Key-Word Outline Julie Walker's Key-Word Outline Key-Word Outline Handout Dysgraphia: Why Johnny Can't Write by Diane Cavey Teaching Writing: Str...

In this two-part series, Andrew and Julie discuss Reaching the Reluctant Writer (RRW), offer suggestions, and provide a step-by-step process to help your student excel in developing their writing skills. Go to Part 2 Referenced Materials: Free Aesop Fables Online Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin Reaching the Reluctant Writer Audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Hagfish Article from Wikipedia Video from Y...