The Arts of Language Podcast

Join us in episode 199 as Andrew and Julie deliver a special announcement regarding The Arts of Language Podcast.  Referenced Materials: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style The Four Language Arts Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 Episode 1: Introduction to IEW's Mission and Founder If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.85...

Join us in Part 2 of this series as Julie and Chris continue their conversation on dyslexia. In this episode Chris discusses several accommodations his parents provided for him as he faced reading challenges. Learn how IEW allowed Chris to overcome some of his difficulties with writing, and be inspired as Chris describes dyslexia as a gift. GO TO  PART 1 Referenced Materials: Teaching Writing: Str...

While Andrew is out traveling, Julie welcomes his son, Chris Pudewa, to open up about growing up with dyslexia. In part one of this two-part series, Chris starts the conversation by defining dyslexia and discussing some of the challenges he faced with this learning "disability." GO TO  PART 2 Referenced Materials: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style IEW and Dyslexia: A Conversation with Susan Ba...

In this podcast Andrew and Julie announce the third edition of Bible-Based Writing Lessons . Tune in as the duo walks through the theme-based book, discussing what's different in the new edition and explaining how the Bible stories are so beautifully woven into the units.  Referenced Materials: Bible Based-Writing Lessons Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization   by Andrew Pudewa Teachi...

As Father's Day approaches and graduates move on to the next chapter of their life, Andrew and Julie open the conversation discussing the tools or "ingredients" grads can pack away in their suitcase. Join us for this insightful episode where Andrew reflects on the environment he tried to create for his children to aid them as they began building a life of their own.  Referenced Materials: Teaching...

With the school year closing and the sun coming out, teachers and students alike enjoy the nice summer break. However, with the cumulative subjects such as music, language, and math, a break is just the thing that allows students to forget all the memorization they had worked so diligently on throughout the year. Join us as Andrew and Julie encourage you to set a little time aside during the summe...

This week Andrew and Julie welcome three of IEW's premium members to share their stories and experience using  Teaching Writing: Structure and Style . Join us as Sahar Enis, Andrew Youngblood, and Dannah Fritz all express their gratitude for IEW by sharing their students' success and the great benefits that come from being a premium member. Referenced Materials: Teaching Writing: Structure and Sty...

Since Andrew is away, Julie welcomes one of IEW's project managers, Nathan King, to the mic. In this episode Nathan talks about his background as a youth pastor and explains how he discovered a love for classical learning. Tune in to hear Nathan discuss his product, Bible Quest ™ , and learn how making memorization magical is a vital tool in education and learning God's word. REFERENCED MATERIALS:...

After walking the pathway of all nine units, your student can begin to delve deeper into writing about literature. Join us as Andrew and Julie discuss IEW's Response to Literature and Literary Analysis models. Learn the difference between the two models and gain insight on how to help your student make a personal connection with literature in their writing. Referenced Materials: Teaching Writing:...

It's that time again, when Andrew provides answers to questions submitted from our listeners. Join us in this especially insightful episode where Andrew hones in on a question about developing a "voice" in students' writing. Learn how the cultivation of imagination is key to expressing voice in writing and understand how IEW plays a role in that. Referenced Materials: "What are the Traits?"   "Nur...

As you welcome the May flowers, be encouraged to have a strong finish of your school year with Unit 9: Formal Critique. Go beyond the "boring book report" with Andrew as he explains the structural model of Unit 9 and shares the power of the critique thesaurus. Referenced Materials: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Student Resource Packet U.S. History-Based Writing Lessons   by Lori Verstegen...

Although many schools are shifting away from cursive writing, Andrew and Julie hone in on its great value. While citing studies and speaking from experience, Andrew evaluates the pros of teaching cursive as it can have practical uses as well as neurological benefits. Referenced Materials: Pen and Paper: What the Research Says Article  Audio talk Podcast Series: Part 1  | Part 2  | Part 3 "Top 10 R...

After learning the basic five-paragraph essay model, your student can begin to play with it and explore other types of essays. In this podcast Andrew and Julie introduce the advanced essay models. Tune in to hear Andrew walk through the various essay models and learn about the application they have in the real world. Referenced Materials: Episode 185: Formal Essay Models, Structure and Style Unit...

This week Andrew and Julie are honored to welcome Marie Greenhalgh, the homeschooling mom of an autistic student. After pulling her child out of school, Marie discovered IEW and its methodical step-by-step process. In this episode Marie describes how IEW has helped her student learn, shares her own tips for success, and discusses the importance of not withholding help. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Speci...

Feel confident moving from inventive writing into the capstone of our Structure and Style™ program: Formal Essay Models. In this podcast Andrew takes you through the process of Unit 8 and demonstrates the value in learning the five-paragraph model. Referenced Materials: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Dr. James B. Webster If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate t...

This week, Dr. David Wilkes joins The Arts of Language podcast. As a professor at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, David is passionate about aiding students in discovering truth and knowledge through literature and writing. Learn about David's role at the university and gain insight as David discusses the implications of a Christian worldview. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Dr. David Wilkes Beowulf   tran...

Instead of Andrew interviewing the guest, the guest asks Andrew the questions! In this episode Andrew and Julie welcome Dr. Gary Hartenburg, the director of the Honors College at Houston Baptist University. Join us as Andrew and Gary have a conversation on grading and assessment and gain some insight on how to provide good feedback on your students' writing. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Teaching Writing:...

March forward with Andrew and Julie as you enter into Unit 7: Inventive Writing. This week Andrew and Julie discuss the process of Unit 7 and explore its value in unlocking the student's imagination and pairing it with the thinking skills they have developed. Stay tuned until the end to learn about our writing contest this year as well as the prizes that are awarded to the winners!  Referenced Mat...

Because it's National Grammar Month, Andrew and Julie sit down and have a conversation about grammar. Join us as Andrew and Julie discuss the different divisions of grammar and learn the story behind one of our favorite products:  Fix It! Grammar . REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Humor in Teaching" Audio talk  Podcast Series:  Part 1  |  Part 2 "But, but, but...What about Grammar?" "Nurturing Competent Com...

For this special edition of "Ask Andrew Anything," Andrew is interviewed by one of his very own students, Savannah. Tune in for a fun conversation where Andrew responds to Savannah's questions on topics like his childhood hobbies, his experience with writing in school, and his favorite food.  Referenced Materials: Savannah's Paper "Ask Andrew Anything" Episodes The Blended Sound-Sight Program of L...

Activate your premium membership now! In this episode Andrew and Julie encourage you to become a Premium Member by explaining the copious content you will receive, including Andrew's favorite new addition: the IEW Checklist Generator. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style [Premium Membership] Becoming an IEW Instructor However Imperfectly by Andrew Pudewa  Teaching Writing: S...

As a student or even a teacher, it can be overwhelming to navigate the amount of sources available for a research paper. In this podcast Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss Unit 6: Summarizing Multiple References. Join us as Andrew provides tips and suggestions for collecting, organizing, and summarizing facts from multiple references. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style...

The creative and humorous Mark Landon, one of IEW's audiovisual specialists, steps up to the mic while Andrew is away. Tune in to learn about Mark's journey to IEW and be inspired by his advice on exploring the creative side of things. REFERENCED MATERIALS: IEW's YouTube Channel   "Andrew's Joke of the Month" YouTube Playlist Mikael Walker Justin Holmes M45 Seven Click here to enter the A Guide to...

From inspiring to technical, IEW's blogs are here to support and guide teachers and parents and aid students in their educational journey. In this podcast Andrew and Julie welcome the IEW blog "curator," Jennifer Mauser. Enjoy a fun conversation with Jennifer as she explains her role with IEW's blog, and learn about the different content that she publishes on the website.  REFERENCED MATERIALS: Bl...

What is the art of persuasion, really? Join Andrew and Julie as they hone in on this topic by unpacking the six elements of persuasion, and learn how IEW's Structure and Style method encompasses those elements. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "But, but, but...What about Grammar?" Audio talk by Andrew Pudewa "Principles of Persuasion"   by Dr. Robert Cialdini Thinking Podcast Series: Part 1  | Part 2 The Fou...