The Arts of Language Podcast

Are you teaching through Unit 4 and interested to know the ins and outs of the unit? Join Andrew in this two-part webinar recording, as he discusses Unit 4, the lynchpin unit, explaining both the process and purpose of the unit as well as the topic/clincher rule and how it is to be used. GO TO PART 1 Referenced Materials: Click here  to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure a...

Are you teaching through Unit 4 and interested to know the ins and outs of the unit? Join Andrew in this two-part webinar recording, as he discusses Unit 4, the lynchpin unit, explaining both the process and purpose of the unit as well as the topic/clincher rule and how it is to be used. GO TO PART 2 Referenced Materials: Click here  to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure a...

Since Andrew is unable to make it to the mic, Julie sits down with Laura House, IEW's Marketing Manager, and asks Laura questions about her experience with the company. Laura shares how she came to know IEW and encourages parents and teachers to take that first step and give IEW a try. Referenced Materials: Laura House Student Writing Intensive  Student Writing Intensive Continuation Course   IEW'...

In this two-part podcast, Andrew reviews the methodology behind and procedure for successfully teaching Unit 3: Retelling Narrative Stories. After a brief overview of the unit, Andrew will walk step-by-step through an assignment, demonstrating Unit 3 methods and concepts for both the teacher/parent and student. GO TO PART 1 Referenced Materials: Click here to download the slides that accompanied t...

In this two-part podcast, Andrew reviews the methodology behind and procedure for successfully teaching Unit 3: Retelling Narrative Stories. After a brief overview of the unit, Andrew will walk step-by-step through an assignment, demonstrating Unit 3 methods and concepts for both the teacher/parent and student. Referenced Materials: Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original S...

In this "Ask Andrew Anything," Andrew answers questions asked by school teachers and parents. Gain some insight on the advanced dress-ups and learn the importance of mastery, especially in the area of spelling. Referenced Materials: Episode 100: Four-Wheelers and Make-up: A Radio Drama The Four Language Arts Podcast Series: Part 1  | Part 2  | Part 3  | Part 4   Audio Talk Pen and Paper: What the...

Join us as Andrew and Julie interview Kaitlyn Butts, NCFCA's national speech champion. In this podcast, Kaitlyn shares her experience in the league, gives suggestions for those beginning NCFCA, and shows how her skills she has acquired from speech and debate has helped her in other areas of life. Referenced Materials: National Christian Forensics and Communications Association Podcast 69: Intervie...

As you begin this new school year, be encouraged to make a great start in public speaking and writing. Andrew reviews Units 1 and 2 of the IEW syllabus, Note Making and Outlines and Writing from Notes, giving you tips and tricks for easy implementation. Learn how to lay a solid foundation for your students' coming year. Go to Part 1 Referenced Materials: Click here to download the slides that acco...

As you begin this new school year, be encouraged to make a great start in public speaking and writing. Andrew reviews Units 1 and 2 of the IEW syllabus, Note Making and Outlines and Writing from Notes, giving you tips and tricks for easy implementation. Learn how to lay a solid foundation for your students' coming year. go to Part 2 Referenced Materials: Click here to download the slides that acco...

While Andrew is away, Julie interviews Nathan King, IEW’s Customer Marketing Manager. Learn about Nathan’s journey to IEW and his goal to help communicate IEW’s method with clarity and simplicity.  Referenced Materials: Classical Conversations Nathan King Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Mothers Matter YouTube Video  Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com , and perhaps yours will...

In this final installment of "However Imperfectly," Andrew shares the last three of the seven important lessons he has learned in almost thirty years of teaching to help teachers and students alike excel in their skills, including recommendations for college and career readiness, the importance of cultivating wisdom and virtue in students, and the all-important key to teaching: love.  GO TO PART 1...

As teachers and parents it can be challenging to acknowledge that not all children can be taught the same way. In Part 2 of "However Imperfectly," Andrew addresses the importance of adaptability by teaching at the point of need.  GO TO Part 1  | Part 3 Referenced Materials: Dumbing Us Down: The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling  by John Taylor Gatto (Amazon Affiliate) The Underground Histo...

In Part 1 of this new three part series, Andrew shares two of the seven important lessons he has learned in almost thirty years of teaching to help teachers and students alike excel in their skills. With characteristic wisdom and insight, Andrew offers valuable tips for teaching any subject from music to writing with confidence.  GO TO Part 2  | Part 3 Referenced Materials: Webinar Archive The Ins...

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...