Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 230
This week on the Arts of Language Podcast marks the release of Episode 230. Every tenth episode features an “Ask Andrew Anything,” where listeners send in all different kinds of queries. Listen to... read more
From the Mailbag: What about Spelling Mistakes?
Individuals who registered for IEW’s online writing conference, From Imitation to Innovation, had the opportunity to submit questions with their registration. While Andrew and Julie weren’t able to respond to each one during... read more
The Great Grammar Give and Take, Part 2: Podcast Episode 229
In the current episode, podcast Episode 229, of The Arts of Language Podcast, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker continue their conversation about grammar, this time focusing more specifically on Fix It! Grammar. Beginning... read more
How IEW Saved Me from All-Nighters in College
Over the course of this past school year, I had a few goals in mind during my study abroad: Don’t get lost on any European streets, find amazing friends, and don’t pull any... read more
The Great Grammar Give and Take, Part 1: Podcast Episode 228
The summer months are a period of preparation for educators and teaching parents. Curriculum considerations and decisions dominate during this time. One area where our customer service team fields a lot of questions... read more
Imply or Infer?
Imply or infer? Both of these words look similar and have related meanings, but unfortunately for many people the similarities lead to confusion about which word to select. The differences are subtle. In... read more
Effective Communication: The Counterweight to All the Yelling
Are you familiar with NCFCA? Since 2001 the National Christian Forensics and Communications Association (NCFCA) has equipped and empowered students to apply and communicate their worldview with skill and clarity. In podcast Episode 227... read more
You Might Even Win Something!
In middle school, Malachi decided to do something he had never done before. He summoned up his courage, wrote an essay, and submitted it to a writing contest. What he learned in the... read more
From Imitation to Innovation: Teaching writing can be easier than you think!
This past Saturday, people from all around the world gathered together virtually to participate in IEW’s online writing conference, From Imitation to Innovation. It was a day filled with inspiring instruction and useful... read more
Cooking with Andrew and Julie, Part 2: Podcast Episode 226
During last week’s podcast, Episode 225, Andrew and Julie discussed their mutual joy in the culinary arts. For today’s podcast, Episode 226, they continue the conversation, but this time they create an extended... read more
Keeping the Writing Rolling
Summer has arrived! The slower pace of the season brings with it opportunities to read for perhaps hours on end, go swimming at the beach or pool, and enjoy your favorite grilled foods.... read more
Cooking with Andrew and Julie, Part 1: Podcast Episode 225
What do pizza peels, purple potatoes, and picky eaters have in common? You’ll find out in podcast Episode 225. Lighthearted and slightly divergent from the typical topics related to the language arts, this... read more
Parent and Student Perspectives: Structure and Style for Students: Jenny’s, Eli’s, and Caleb’s Views
As a mom of two students who participated in the filming of IEW’s new Structure and Style Students, Jenny observed first-hand the difference that Structure and Style made in her boys’ writing. Caleb... read more
Remembering Andrew’s Father: Podcast Episode 224
Back in May, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker dedicated a podcast episode to remembering Andrew’s mother and her powerful influences on him. It was a touching episode. Now that we are in the... read more
The Journey’s End: Written Communication
Which IEW courses will help prepare your students for writing at the collegiate level? Most colleges expect students to be able to write proficiently. Across academia, professors often assign essays to gauge their... read more
The Journey’s End: Reflections of a Homeschool Mom
This year has been quite a remarkable one for our family. In the midst of the chaos of COVID-19, we have graduated two students: one from high school and the other from college.... read more
Top Ten Tips for Homeschooling the College Bound Student
For podcast Episode 223 Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker invited Denise Boiko into the studio. The author of Homeschooled & Headed for College, Denise educated her own children beginning in kindergarten and continuing... read more
4, 3, 2 Motivate! Podcast Episodes 221 and 222
Over the past two podcasts, Episodes 221 and 222, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discussed the topic of motivation. As educators, how do we motivate students to learn? What steps and strategies can... read more
Reward Systems – Do they really work?
Have you ever wondered how to motivate your students without resorting to bribery? Occasionally our exceptional customer service team receives a question that only Andrew Pudewa himself can answer. This blog post represents... read more
Celebrating Fathers
What can we say about dads? They do so much. There are simply too many things to list! But as we approach the celebration of Father’s Day this month, we want to focus... read more
Announcing the 2020 IEW Writing Contest Winners!
It’s become a tradition that each spring, we announce the prompts for the annual IEW Writing Contest. This year’s prompts were as follows: Level A: Write a 2-paragraph composition about why kindness is important,... read more
Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 230
This week on the Arts of Language Podcast marks the release of Episode 230. Every tenth episode features an “Ask Andrew... read more
From the Mailbag: What about Spelling Mistakes?
Individuals who registered for IEW’s online writing conference, From Imitation to Innovation, had the opportunity to submit questions with their registration.... read more
The Great Grammar Give and Take, Part 2: Podcast Episode 229
In the current episode, podcast Episode 229, of The Arts of Language Podcast, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker continue their conversation... read more
How IEW Saved Me from All-Nighters in College
Over the course of this past school year, I had a few goals in mind during my study abroad: Don’t get... read more
The Great Grammar Give and Take, Part 1: Podcast Episode 228
The summer months are a period of preparation for educators and teaching parents. Curriculum considerations and decisions dominate during this time.... read more
Imply or Infer?
Imply or infer? Both of these words look similar and have related meanings, but unfortunately for many people the similarities lead... read more
Effective Communication: The Counterweight to All the Yelling
Are you familiar with NCFCA? Since 2001 the National Christian Forensics and Communications Association (NCFCA) has equipped and empowered students to... read more
You Might Even Win Something!
In middle school, Malachi decided to do something he had never done before. He summoned up his courage, wrote an essay,... read more
From Imitation to Innovation: Teaching writing can be easier than you think!
This past Saturday, people from all around the world gathered together virtually to participate in IEW’s online writing conference, From Imitation... read more
Cooking with Andrew and Julie, Part 2: Podcast Episode 226
During last week’s podcast, Episode 225, Andrew and Julie discussed their mutual joy in the culinary arts. For today’s podcast, Episode... read more
Keeping the Writing Rolling
Summer has arrived! The slower pace of the season brings with it opportunities to read for perhaps hours on end, go... read more
Cooking with Andrew and Julie, Part 1: Podcast Episode 225
What do pizza peels, purple potatoes, and picky eaters have in common? You’ll find out in podcast Episode 225. Lighthearted and... read more
Parent and Student Perspectives: Structure and Style for Students: Jenny’s, Eli’s, and Caleb’s Views
As a mom of two students who participated in the filming of IEW’s new Structure and Style Students, Jenny observed first-hand... read more
Remembering Andrew’s Father: Podcast Episode 224
Back in May, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker dedicated a podcast episode to remembering Andrew’s mother and her powerful influences on... read more
The Journey’s End: Written Communication
Which IEW courses will help prepare your students for writing at the collegiate level? Most colleges expect students to be able... read more
The Journey’s End: Reflections of a Homeschool Mom
This year has been quite a remarkable one for our family. In the midst of the chaos of COVID-19, we have... read more
Top Ten Tips for Homeschooling the College Bound Student
For podcast Episode 223 Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker invited Denise Boiko into the studio. The author of Homeschooled & Headed... read more
4, 3, 2 Motivate! Podcast Episodes 221 and 222
Over the past two podcasts, Episodes 221 and 222, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discussed the topic of motivation. As educators,... read more
Reward Systems – Do they really work?
Have you ever wondered how to motivate your students without resorting to bribery? Occasionally our exceptional customer service team receives a... read more
Celebrating Fathers
What can we say about dads? They do so much. There are simply too many things to list! But as we... read more
Announcing the 2020 IEW Writing Contest Winners!
It’s become a tradition that each spring, we announce the prompts for the annual IEW Writing Contest. This year’s prompts were... read more
