A Conversation Between a Couple of Family Men: Podcast Episode 157
Author, artist, and all around great guy Todd Wilson joined Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker for some conversation in Podcast 157 recently. Todd is well known for his humorous yet honest glimpse of... read more
Understanding Idioms
Idioms. We use them in our everyday conversations, but because they are so ingrained into our language structure, we rarely stop to give them a thought. If you had asked me to define... read more
Tutoring with IEW—A Win-Win!
IEW is taught across homes and schools all around the world. Often it is a teacher or parent who guides students through the IEW approach to writing, but tutors who meet with students... read more
Wow! Children! Wow! Learning!
In Episode 156 of the Arts of Language Podcast, Andrew Pudewa continues his trip down memory lane. He reminisces about his time spent learning from Shinichi Suzuki and then recalls his experiences in... read more
The Power of Partnerships
Have you ever had to do something you thought would make you look silly or at minimum receive some odd glances? I sure have! For example, our eldest daughter had a biology experiment... read more
A Suzuki History: Podcast Episode 155
“Ten thousand times, and then begins understanding.” Japanese saying That proverb reflects a philosophy that sounds foreign to Western minds, but it is reflective of the Suzuki methodology of instruction. In Podcast 155 Andrew... read more
Memorization in Motion
Recently we published a blog post that described some of the many benefits of memorization. In that post we mentioned one of the programs we offer that helps build memorization muscle—Linguistic Development through... read more
Why We Do What We Do
We are not merely a curriculum company. At IEW we fervently desire to go beyond simply designing a course of study in a subject such as English. At our heart we want to... read more
A Strong September Start: Podcast Episode 154
3...2...1...Blastoff! With the launch of the school year, students are springing into IEW’s first two units—Note Making and Outlines and Writing from Notes. In Podcast 154, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker converse about... read more
A Case for Cursive
In today’s western world, children typically first learn to print before they learn cursive, if they even learn cursive at all. But is teaching a child to print before teaching cursive really the... read more
Memorization: Strengthening the Heart and Spirit of the Child
Recently, I was trying to enroll my daughter in an online history class when the dreaded “time to change your password” warning popped up. This particular institution requires me to change my password... read more
Back to School! Podcast Episode 153
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” Dr. Seuss Dr. Seuss is definitely right, and now that it’s back-to-school time, students... read more
The Value of Internships
Note: This past summer our Oklahoma office had the pleasure of hosting three college interns who traveled from all over the country to join our team. One of them, Jacob Mauser, reflected on... read more
An Invaluable Resource: The 2018–2019 Updated Premium Membership
Value. As professionals and parents, we yearn to find value not only in the way we teach our students, but also in the materials we purchase to assist us in those efforts. And... read more
Dive In! Podcast Episode 152
Does this describe you? You have been listening to the Arts of Language Podcast for a while now. The things you’ve heard on the podcast have been engaging, and you’re intrigued. But you... read more
Motivation: A Breath of Fresh Air
As educators, we all dream of the day that our students are motivated and excited about each assignment. Imagine if instead of having to pester and hound our stubborn students, they cheerfully and... read more
Metaphorically Speaking
What is a metaphor? A metaphor is a figure of speech that says something is something else in order to describe it more powerfully. Metaphors are common in poetry, where poets want to... read more
Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 150
One hundred-fifty podcasts. That’s a big number! And in this 150th podcast, Andrew and Julie address listeners’ questions in our regular segment, “Ask Andrew Anything.” There are a wide range of questions asked during... read more
Plan! Prepare! Persist!
As teachers, we plunge into the school year packed full of ambition and enthusiasm. Our weeks soon become routine, peppered with papers to grade, meetings to attend, and plans to complete. Plopped into... read more
Where Are They Now? IEW Intern Kaitlyn Butts
This summer, our IEW team grew by a few more people—college interns who have been helping in a variety of ways around the office. One of these special people is Kaitlyn Butts. Enjoy... read more
Securing Your Oxygen Mask
In the somewhat musty memories tucked into the corners of my mind, I can vaguely recall my thoughts about homeschooling before I took the plunge. Perhaps I had a bit of hubris, but... read more
A Conversation Between a Couple of Family Men: Podcast Episode 157
Author, artist, and all around great guy Todd Wilson joined Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker for some conversation in Podcast 157... read more
Understanding Idioms
Idioms. We use them in our everyday conversations, but because they are so ingrained into our language structure, we rarely stop... read more
Tutoring with IEW—A Win-Win!
IEW is taught across homes and schools all around the world. Often it is a teacher or parent who guides students... read more
Wow! Children! Wow! Learning!
In Episode 156 of the Arts of Language Podcast, Andrew Pudewa continues his trip down memory lane. He reminisces about his... read more
The Power of Partnerships
Have you ever had to do something you thought would make you look silly or at minimum receive some odd glances?... read more
A Suzuki History: Podcast Episode 155
“Ten thousand times, and then begins understanding.” Japanese saying That proverb reflects a philosophy that sounds foreign to Western minds, but it... read more
Memorization in Motion
Recently we published a blog post that described some of the many benefits of memorization. In that post we mentioned one... read more
Why We Do What We Do
We are not merely a curriculum company. At IEW we fervently desire to go beyond simply designing a course of study... read more
A Strong September Start: Podcast Episode 154
3...2...1...Blastoff! With the launch of the school year, students are springing into IEW’s first two units—Note Making and Outlines and Writing... read more
A Case for Cursive
In today’s western world, children typically first learn to print before they learn cursive, if they even learn cursive at all.... read more
Memorization: Strengthening the Heart and Spirit of the Child
Recently, I was trying to enroll my daughter in an online history class when the dreaded “time to change your password”... read more
Back to School! Podcast Episode 153
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” Dr.... read more
The Value of Internships
Note: This past summer our Oklahoma office had the pleasure of hosting three college interns who traveled from all over the... read more
An Invaluable Resource: The 2018–2019 Updated Premium Membership
Value. As professionals and parents, we yearn to find value not only in the way we teach our students, but also... read more
Dive In! Podcast Episode 152
Does this describe you? You have been listening to the Arts of Language Podcast for a while now. The things you’ve... read more
Motivation: A Breath of Fresh Air
As educators, we all dream of the day that our students are motivated and excited about each assignment. Imagine if instead... read more
Metaphorically Speaking
What is a metaphor? A metaphor is a figure of speech that says something is something else in order to describe... read more
Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 150
One hundred-fifty podcasts. That’s a big number! And in this 150th podcast, Andrew and Julie address listeners’ questions in our regular... read more
Plan! Prepare! Persist!
As teachers, we plunge into the school year packed full of ambition and enthusiasm. Our weeks soon become routine, peppered with... read more
Where Are They Now? IEW Intern Kaitlyn Butts
This summer, our IEW team grew by a few more people—college interns who have been helping in a variety of ways... read more
Securing Your Oxygen Mask
In the somewhat musty memories tucked into the corners of my mind, I can vaguely recall my thoughts about homeschooling before... read more
