The Arts of Language Podcast

Having gathered insights and experiences over three decades of teaching, Andrew presents seven lessons he’s learned. These seven lessons are listed in his article, “However Imperfectly,” and in the first chapter of his book of the same title. In part one of this two-part series, Andrew unpacks the first four lessons he’s learned. Andrew notes that while he did not adhere to these principles perfectly over the years, teaching has been well worth it—however imperfectly he may have done it. REFERENCED MATERIALS However Imperfectly by Andrew Pudewa  Article Premium Membership Dumbing Us Down by John Taylor Gatto The Underground History of American Education by John Taylor Gatto Transcript of Podcast Episode 342 Remember to send your questions to podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or info@IEW.com.

On Friday, October 14, IEW will host an online Fall Conference. The conference is an opportunity for parents and teachers around the globe to gather and watch Andrew deliver several of his popular and insightful talks. In Episode 341, Andrew and Julie give a sneak peek of what the day entails and share a snippet of each of the talks Andrew will present. REFERENCED MATERIALS: IEW's 2022 Fall Conference [Online] IEW's 2022 Summer Conference Structure and Style for Students Teaching Writing: Structure and Style "Nurturing Competent Communicators" "By Heart - The Goodness of Memory" audio talk by Andrew Pudewa "Fairy Tales and the Moral Imagination" audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Transcript of Podcast Episode 341 Remember to send your questions to podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or info@IEW.com.  

Whether they are broad or technical, serious or humorous, Andrew enjoys receiving and answering questions. In this week's episode, Andrew enthusiastically addresses inquiries posed by teachers and teaching parents. From suggestions about motivation to advice on teaching a student with dysgraphia, Andrew responds to each question with experience and insight. Referenced Materials: They're Rarely Too Young...and Never Too Old "To Twinkle" by Kay Collier Slone Shinichi Suzuki Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Structure and Style for Students Motivation Article Audio talk Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 Magnum Opus Magazine Spelling and the Brain by Andrew Pudewa Teaching the Classics by Adam Andrews and Missy Andrews "The Colloquium Environment" by Andrew Pudewa Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens Transcript of Podcast Episode 340 Remember to send your questions to podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or info@IEW.com.

How can teachers and teaching parents teach writing confidently? This week, Andrew and Julie address the question. Andrew first explains the complex task of writing. Once teachers understand the process, they can then break it down into manageable steps that make the skill both teachable and learnable. Be encouraged by the episode and learn how IEW's methodology equips you to separate the complexity of writing so that you and your students can find success! REFERENCED MATERIALS: Structure and Style for Students Teaching Writing: Structure and Style The Paideia Proposal Podcast Episode 314: Imitation as the Foundation for Innovation, Creativity, and Development "Pen and Paper"  Article Audio talk "Nurturing Competent Communicators" Transcript of Podcast Episode 339 Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com

As a long-time partner to WORLD Magazine, the Arts of Language Podcast is excited to have Kelsey Reed as a guest. Kelsey is a news coach for God's WORLD News. In this encouraging episode, Kelsey discusses her role in helping parents navigate challenging conversations with their children about current events. Kelsey desires to instill confidence and hope by approaching the news with a biblical perspective.  Referenced Materials: WORLD Magazine God's WORLD News God's WORLD News: Teacher's Lounge Evan Smith Transcript of Podcast Episode 338 Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com. † Contains distinctly Christian content

As reading is an important language art, Andrew and Julie are thrilled to welcome a fellow lover of reading Sarah Mackenzie. Sarah is a homeschool mom, author, and the founder of Read-Aloud Revival, which announced the launch of its own boutique publishing imprint: Waxwing Books. In this episode Sarah talks about the publisher's first book, A Little More Beautiful: The Story of a Garden. As the author of this children's book, Sarah shares her insight on what makes a classic children's book and provides background on her experience writing the book.  Referenced Materials: Sarah Mackenzie Read-Aloud Revival Waxwing Books A Little More Beautiful: the Story of a Garden by Sarah Mackenzie Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis Hubert's Hair-Raising Adventure by Bill Peet Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson The Seven Silly Eaters by Mary Ann Hoberman Tomie dePaola A Child's Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson Kate DiCamillo Sarah's First Podcast with Andrew Pudewa Sarah's Newest Podcast with Andrew Pudewa "Nurturing Competent Communicators" audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Little Bear by Else Holmelund Minarik Transcript of Podcast Episode 337 Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com.

The start of the school year is an exciting time—a time when energy and motivation are high in the classroom. With many returning to school this month, Andrew and Julie address teachers and teaching parents by discussing ways they can carry the energy from the beginning of the semester throughout the year. From challenging your students to incorporate all of the dress-ups in one sentence, to tracking your students' progress, you'll hear tried and true tips for supercharging creativity and motivation in your classroom!   Referenced Materials: Goodbye, Mr. Chips by James Hilton Structure and Style for Students Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Instructor Accreditation Program Motivation Article Audio talk Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 Humor in Teaching Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 Magnum Opus Magazine National History Day "The Benefits of Entering Writing Contests" by Marci Harris Writing Contests Transcript of Podcast Episode 336 Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com.

To join them in this Homeschool 101 episode, Andrew and Julie welcome Dr. Lisa Dunne. Dr. Dunne is a homeschool mom, author, and founder of Chula Vista Christian University. With over twenty years of classroom experience, Dr. Dunne speaks on her vision of education reform. Her organization's work includes establishing homeschool academies that allow parents to partner with local churches. Additionally Dr. Dunne discusses her new book, Outsourced, and capitalizes on the importance of parental involvement in their children's education.   Referenced Materials: "Homeschool 101 – A Conversation with Dr. Lisa Dunne: Podcast Episode 335✝" Dr. Lisa Dunne Outsourced: Why America’s Kids Need an Education Revolution by Dr. Lisa Dunne Chula Vista Christian University The Academy at CVCU Dumbing Us Down by John Taylor Gatto Live Not by Lies by Rod Dreher The Coddling of the American Mind by Greg Lukianof and Jonathan Haidt Jordan Peterson Transcript of Podcast Episode 335 Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com. † Contains distinctly Christian content

For many, August is a month of anticipation as the start of the school year approaches. In this week's episode, Andrew and Julie address teachers who will be using IEW's method in the classroom. From tips on decorating the classroom to suggestions on equipping yourself, you’ll learn some practical and effective preparations for a successful year of teaching with Structure and Style! Referenced Materials: "Back to School with IEW: Podcast Episode 334" Premium Membership  Teaching Writing: Structure and Style  Structure and Style for Students Classroom Posters Portable Walls IEW School Site Theme-Based Writing Lessons Implementation Coaches Structure and Style for Students: A Trustworthy Way to Teach Your Students to Write Webinar Archive "The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing" Audio Talk Article Structure and Style Overview Nurturing Success: Serving Schools of Every Kind Podcast  Blog  "Off to a Strong Start: Preparing for Writing Instruction with Structure and Style" by Jean B. Nichols Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com.

When teaching Structure and Style for Students, Andrew had each student hire an editor and deliver a letter that he had written to him or her. After all, every good writer has an editor. Andrew and Julie read the letter and discuss the role that editors play in helping students bring their finest pieces to publication. Andrew cautions against overcorrecting and instead recommends that editors focus on ensuring that the composition or essay is "legal." Referenced Materials: "Letter to the Editor: Podcast Episode 333" "The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing" Audio Talk Article Structure and Style for Students Structure and Style Overview Teaching Writing: Structure and Style  Letter to the Editor Transcript of Podcast Episode 333 Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com.

With Julie being away this week, Andrew asked Evan Smith to join him for the podcast. Evan is one of our educational consultants and a member of the accreditation team. By tuning in you'll learn about Evan's experience with IEW, be introduced to the process of becoming an accredited instructor, and gain insight on the benefits of working through the Teaching Writing: Structure and Style teacher-training course.  Referenced Materials: Evan Smith Structure and Style for Students IEW's Support Team Educational Consultant Team Instructor Accreditation Program Teaching Writing: Structure and Style  Dr. James B. Webster  The Great TWSS Adventure Implementation Coaches Premium Membership  IEW's Structure and Style Writing Workshops in 2022 Nurturing Success: Serving Schools of Every Kind Podcast  Blog  Transcript of Podcast Episode 332 Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com.

The Arts of Language Podcast is honored to welcome Dr. Nicholas Ellis this week. Dr. Ellis is the founder and CEO of Christian Halls International (CHI), an organization that organizes and nurtures local communities for students in higher education programs. In the episode you'll learn about the inspiring work Dr. Ellis and his organization are doing and IEW's exciting partnership with CHI, in which students can receive college credit for completing Structure and Style for Students Year 1C paired with Fix It! Grammar.  Referenced Materials: Christian Halls: Leadership Team Christian Halls International and the Institute for Excellence in Writing  "Dual Enrollment with IEW" EDiGlobal Structure and Style for Students  Year 1 Level C Transcript of Podcast Episode 331 Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com.

Keeping up with tradition, Andrew responds to inquiries submitted by our podcast listeners in another "Ask Andrew Anything." This week, Andrew addresses questions about the checklist, grading, teaching in a classroom, and much more! Whether you're a parent, a co-op tutor, or a full-time school teacher, you'll glean much from Andrew's insightful answers. Also, Andrew reads a sweet letter he received in the mail from an IEW student!  Referenced Materials: Structure and Style for Students #IEWFlatAndrew Preventing Evaporation — Strategies for Summer Writing Theme-Based Writing Lessons Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Structure and Style Overview DVD Dr. James B. Webster Anna Ingham IEW's Schools Division Transcript of Podcast Episode 330 Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com.

Over the years, IEW has grown tremendously as its writing method is taught in various educational settings. The company offers an abundance of resources, from encouraging blog posts to effective curriculum. How did IEW get to where it is now? This week, Andrew and Julie go back to where it all began and unpack the story of how Andrew discovered the Structure and Style method of teaching writing. Give this episode a listen to learn about the success of the writing method and to understand our mission of equipping teachers and teaching parents.  Referenced Materials: "Where It All Began – IEW's Founding and Mission" Teaching Writing: Structure and Style  The Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning by Anna Ingham Blended Structure and Style in Composition by Dr. James B. Webster Structure and Style for Students Theme-Based Writing Lessons Classical Conversations  University Model-Schools International Lead to Win Podcast Berwyn School District Study Rocklin School District Study Transcript of Podcast Episode 329 Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com.

As the school year fast approaches, many parents are looking for writing instruction for their students. IEW's online classes are a great option! For this podcast episode, Julie welcomes IEW's senior project manager and director of the online class department, Denise Kelley. Denise discusses the high quality of instructors who teach the classes, explains what a typical class day looks like, and talks about the curriculum used. Tune in to learn how the classes give the students an opportunity for a personalized experience with helpful feedback on their writing. Referenced Materials: Denise Kelley Podcast with Denise Kelley Structure and Style® for Students Fix It! Grammar Online Classes Andrew's Engagements IEW's Accredited Instructors Transcript of Podcast Episode 328 Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com.