The Arts of Language Podcast
The Arts of Language Podcast, with Andrew Pudewa, founder of the Institute for Excellence in Writing, is a weekly podcast to support teachers of writing composition. Our goal is to equip teachers and teaching parents with methods and materials which will aid them in training their students to become confident and competent communicators and thinkers.
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In this week’s episode, Julie Walker switches places with Andrew Pudewa and is our special guest! Andrew invites Julie to share some of the wisdom gained from more than twenty years of homeschooling her three boys. She talks about the habits that made homeschooling successful and also reflects on some of the things that she would have done differently. Enjoy the gentle mentoring that Julie provides in this encouraging episode.
Referenced Materials
- Disciplining Your Teens and Other Dangerous Endeavors audio talk by Julie Walker
- “Zapata” by Joel Walker
- The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson
- Atomic Habits by James Clear
- The Boy Crisis by Warren Farrell and John Gray
- The Bible Story
- “Teaching Teens the Power of Discipline”
- Transcript of Podcast Episode 445
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In this episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker talk about one of Andrew’s favorite subjects—healthy living. He shares the changes he has made recently and the resources he has used. Finally, they offer easy ways homeschoolers in particular can incorporate a healthier lifestyle.
Referenced Materials
- "Richard Branson: Finding the Right Balance in Business"
- Eat to Beat Disease by William W. Li
- Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker
- Episode 364: Health and Wellness with Katie Wells
- The Complete Guide to Fasting by Jason Fung
- Episode 348: Nature Deficit Disorder
- Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv
- 1000 Hours Outside™
- Until the Streetlights Come On by Ginny Yurich
- Transcript of Podcast Episode 444
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In this episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss the benefits of eating meals as a family, from healthier eating habits to more confident communicators. Julie also shares a resource on cooking once a month. Listen and be encouraged to put down your phone and start a conversation over a meal.
Referenced Materials
- Cultivating Language Arts – Preschool through High School audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
- Once-a-Month Cooking
- Once-a-Month Cooking by Mimi Wilson and Mary Beth Lagerborg
- “How Kids Can Help in the Kitchen”
- “Science-Based Benefits of Family Mealtime”
- Transcript of Podcast Episode 443
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In the second part of this series, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker continue to discuss how to apply the concepts of the Structure and Style® method to read and write better in a language that is not your primary language. Can IEW’s materials be adapted to other languages? Andrew talks about the value of copywork specifically to help with learning the patterns and vocabulary of other languages.
GO TO PART 1
Referenced Materials
- Teaching Writing: Structure and Style® (TWSS)
- Episode 354: Paper and Pen — What the Research Says
- Duolingo
- Episode 333: Letter to the Editor
- From Copywork to Composition: Teaching Writing through Imitation audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
- Transcript of Podcast Episode 442
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In this episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss cultivating the first two language arts but with a twist. Julie asks Andrew for advice on listening and speaking when English is not someone’s native language. Andrew shares his experience of living in Japan and learning Japanese, using audio books, memorization, fables, fairy tales, and more.
GO TO PART 2
Referenced Materials
- Cultivating Language Arts – Preschool through High School audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
- Episode 385: Hacking High School, Part 1
- Nurturing Competent Communicators audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
- Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization
- Episode 238: IEW and the English Language Learner, Part 1
- Transcript of Podcast Episode 441
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Renee Cook from the Everyday Homeschool Podcast joins Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker to talk about adding other creative writing assignments that build on Structure and Style® methods and ideas. Andrew and Julie also address diagramming sentences, motivating a reluctant student, and using Structure and Style for Students in a dual enrollment course. Be sure to listen for encouragement and ideas as you start a new school year.
Referenced Materials
- Everyday Homeschool Podcast
- Renee Cook
- Structure and Style for Students: Year 3 Level B
- How to Write a Story by Lee Roddy
- Where are they now? Taylor Bennett: Porch Swing Girl
- But . . . but . . . but . . . What about Grammar? audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
- Fix It!® Grammar
- Mastery Learning, Ability Development, and Individualized Education audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
- "You Don’t Have to Like It" article by Andrew Pudewa
- Principles of Motivation audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
- Kumon Learning
- Facebook: Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) Curriculum (official)
- Hacking High School: Rethinking the Teen Years audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
- Episode 385: Hacking High School, Part 1
- Structure and Style for Students: Year 1 Level C
- Dual Enrollment with Christian Halls International
- Magnum Opus Magazine
- Link to Episode 440 Video
- Transcript of Podcast Episode 440
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In this week’s episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker give practical suggestions for keeping your students actively involved in learning. Encouraging discussions, allowing time for students to ask questions, and using props in the classroom are some of the ideas they share that can be applied to any teaching situation—from a homeschool to a classroom to music lessons. Be encouraged as the school year begins.
Referenced Materials
- Association for Talent Development
- Nurturing Competent Communicators audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
- “In Retrospect: Heroes of Providence” article by Andrew Pudewa
- Transcript of Podcast Episode 439
Andrew Pudewa at age 23, working with Dr. Suzuki
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In this episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker continue to discuss how to prepare students for college and life beyond college. Julie describes ways to improve productivity and retain more of what students are learning. Listen to find out about work islands and Julie’s Dr Pepper email checker.
GO TO PART 1
Referenced Materials
- The One-Life Solution by Dr. Henry Cloud
- Getting Things Done by David Allen
- Memory Mentor™ app
- University-Ready Writing
- Transcript of Podcast Episode 438
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In the first episode of a two-part series, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker share strategies for the skills needed to succeed in college and in life after college. Julie outlines a plan and provides resources for students to prepare for their future.
GO TO PART 2
Referenced Materials
- “Most Colleges Enroll Many Students Who Aren’t Prepared for Higher Education”
- University-Ready Writing
- “Do Two Parents Matter More Than Ever?”
- “Do High School Courses Prepare Kids for College?”
- The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
- The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey
- Hero on a Mission by Donald Miller
- Financial Peace University by Dave Ramsey
- Transcript of Podcast Episode 437
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In this episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss seven tools IEW provides to help teachers and teaching parents prepare for an excellent school year. Learn about the new support webinars and the history behind the Magnum Opus Magazine. Be equipped and encouraged to start the new school year!
Referenced Materials
- Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
- Webinar Archive
- Adventures in Writing
- Adventures in Writing Support Webinar
- Discoveries in Writing
- Discoveries in Writing Support Webinar
- IEW Blog
- Magnum Opus Magazine
- Newsletter
- Schools Division Newsletter
- Learning Differences? IEW can help!
- Instructor Accreditation
- Customer Service
- Transcript of Podcast Episode 436
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In this episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker talk to Monica Swanson about her new book, Becoming Homeschoolers. Monica shares her heart for homeschooling and the blessings of homeschooling for parents as well as the benefits for students. This episode will encourage new and veteran homeschoolers alike.
Referenced Materials
- Monica Swanson
- Becoming Homeschoolers
- Episode 361: Raising Amazing Kids with Monica Swanson†
- Episode R04: The Joys of Boys
- Teaching Boys & Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
- Cultivating Language Arts – Preschool through High School audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
- Portable Walls™ for Structure and Style® Students
- Transcript of Podcast Episode 435
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In this episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker open the mailbag (or the email inbox) and read letters IEW has received from students, parents, and teachers. Listen to this episode to find out how one student saved a library after writing an IEW assignment! Some students sent Andrew samples of their work, and he shares some excerpts on this podcast. We love hearing from our customers!
Referenced Materials
- Teaching Writing: Structure and Style®
- Seminar Workbook
- Structure and Style® for Students: Year 2 Level B
- Episode 417: Using IEW through the Years
- Transcript of Podcast Episode 434
Julie’s Flat Stanley in Astoria, Oregon
Eli and Caleb, former Introduction to Public Speaking students
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In this episode Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker answer the question: What should I buy? They simplify the steps for implementing IEW’s Structure and Style materials in your homeschool or classroom.
Referenced Materials
- Freedomshipping
- How to Get Started with IEW
- Request a Magalog
- Structure and Style® for Students
- Free Writing Lessons
- Theme-Based Writing Lessons
- Structure and Style for Students Overview
- Get Started with IEW video
- IEW.com/Schools
- Episode 382: Announcing IEW’s Partnership with Hillsdale College
- Adventures in Writing
- Discoveries in Writing
- Frontiers in Writing
- Wonders of Science Writing Lessons
- Bible-Based Writing Lessons
- Transcript of Podcast Episode 433
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In this podcast episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss another of IEW’s core values. When Andrew first started the Institute for Excellence at Writing, he decided not to offer discounts on products. Why has this remained important to him over the years? Discover the answer and learn a little bit of IEW history in this episode.
Referenced Materials
- Episode 423: The IEW 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
- EZ+1: The IEW Method of Teaching webinar
- Freedomshipping
- Transcript of Podcast Episode 432
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“Hard work is immensely satisfying.” In this week’s podcast Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss the mentally hard work of reading books like Moby-Dick. Andrew suggests that entertainment is not the primary purpose to read a challenging classic. If you aren’t already reading classics, listen for some of Andrew’s and Julie’s suggestions for how to start.
Referenced Materials
- Moby-Dick; Or, The Whale by Herman Melville
- Leaf by Niggle by J.R.R. Tolkein
- The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis
- IEW Book Recommendations
- Moby-Dick audio book
- Anna Karenina audio book
- Billy Budd by Herman Melville
- The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy
- Les Misérables by Victor Hugo
- A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
- Transcript of Podcast Episode 431
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It’s time for another Live Ask Andrew Anything episode! Join Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker as they answer questions from listeners. They were joined by Nicki Truesdell, who asked “How much grammar and writing do you think is necessary throughout the years of K-12?” Andrew and Julie also answer questions about Structure and Style® for Students, The Phonetic Zoo, instructor accreditation, and many others. This episode covers all things IEW!
Referenced Materials
- Nicki Truesdell
- Structure and Style® for Students
- Fix It!™ Grammar
- U.S. History-Based Writing Lessons
- Episode 398: Think like Shakespeare, Part 1
- How to Think like Shakespeare: Lessons from a Renaissance Education by Scott Newstok
- Anyone Can Homeschool by Nicki Truesdell
- University-Ready Writing
- Free Fix It! Grammar lessons
- Structure and Style for Students: Year 1 Level B
- Find an Instructor
- Primary Arts of Language
- The Phonetic Zoo
- Spelling and the Brain audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
- All About Spelling
- From Composition to Copywork audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
- Apply for Accreditation
- Introduction to Public Speaking
- IEW Speech Contest
- Transcript of Podcast Episode 430
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Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss how both dads and grads can benefit from University-Ready Writing. Dads who are in the business world will benefit from grads who complete the course and become better writers. Listen to find out the top three things that make this course worth the investment for graduates and those working in the business world.
Referenced Materials
- University-Ready Writing
- Free University-Ready Writing lessons
- IEW Accredited Instructors
- Episode 376: A Necessary Conversation about Artificial Intelligence
- Portable Walls™ for Academic Writing
- Transcript of Podcast Episode 429
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With the end of the school year comes new opportunities to spend time outside. Listen to this week’s episode as Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss furnishing the mind with time spent outdoors. We all know that spending time outside is good for children. How might spending time outside also improve students’ writing skills?
Referenced Materials
- Episode 248: Nature Deficit Disorder, Part 1
- Nature Deficit Disorder audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
- Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv
- Until the Streetlights Come On by Ginny Yurich
- 1000 Hours Outside
- Wonders of Science Writing Lessons
- Read Aloud Revival Nature Study booklist and activity guide
- Podcast studio pictures
- Transcript of Podcast Episode 428
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Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker welcome Kim Cromer to talk about the importance and lifelong impact of learning speech and debate skills. Kim is the Executive Director of NCFCA Christian Speech & Debate (National Christian Forensics and Communications Association) and serves as a member on the Qualification Committee, providing vision and operational oversight for the organization.
Referenced Materials
- Kim Cromer
- NCFCA Christian Speech & Debate
- Introduction to Public Speaking
- Episode 398: Think like Shakespeare, Part 1
- How to Think like Shakespeare: Lessons from a Renaissance Education by Scott Newstok
- NCFCA National Championship
- Free Speech Lessons
- Transcript of Podcast Episode 427
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In this week’s episode Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker encourage parents and teachers to take time over the summer to hone their craft of teaching, focusing on The Great TWSS Adventure. Evan Smith, IEW Accreditation Specialist, shares more about this opportunity to work through Teaching Writing: Structure and Style® during the same time frame when others all over the globe are doing the same thing.
Referenced Materials
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People®
- Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw®
- “Sharpen Your Saw with IEW Events and Resources”
- Nurturing Competent Communicators audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
- Virtual Teaching Writing: Structure and Style®
- The Great TWSS Adventure
- Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
- Structure and Style for Students
- Seminar Workbook
- Premium Membership
- Instructor Accreditation
- IEW YouTube channel
- Transcript of Podcast Episode 426
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This week’s episode is about preventing summer evaporation! Join Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker as they discuss ideas for summer learning that won’t lead to long faces and complaints. From state history field trips to scavenger hunts, IEW’s customer service team gave Julie a host of ideas for a summer of fun and learning.
Referenced Materials
- 1000 Hours Outside blog
- Episode 367: 1000 Hours Outside – A Conversation with Ginny Yurich
- Episode 323: Preventing Evaporation – Strategies for Summer Writing
- Episode 373: Summer Writing Ideas
- Read Aloud Revival
- Camp BOOK IT! Summer Program
- Principles of Motivation audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
- Transcript of Podcast Episode 425
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An encomium is a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly. In this week’s episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker brainstorm ways to show appreciation to teachers and mothers. They also reminisce about teachers who influenced them. Has your student ever written an encomium to show appreciation for you or a teacher? Listen to this episode to hear Andrew’s and Julie’s topic ideas for an encomium in praise of a teacher or mother.
Referenced Materials
- IEW Appreciates Teachers!
- IEW Appreciates Teachers! blog post
- R23: Lessons in Cinema, Part 1
- Teaching Writing: Structure and Style® Seminar Workbook
- Unit 5 Student Sample
- Transcript of Podcast Episode 424
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Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss the IEW® 100% satisfaction guarantee and how the return policy works. Learn why Andrew established this policy and why IEW does not ever discount materials.
Referenced Materials
If you have questions for Andrew, send them to podcast@IEW.com
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If you have been following along all year, we have made it to the final episode in this year’s series on the unit models. Join Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker as they discuss Unit 9: Formal Critique. In some ways, it is the culmination of all the units. Explore the value of learning the skills of analysis and writing about literature even if students are not planning to pursue a literary career.
Referenced Materials
- Teaching Writing: Structure and Style®
- Seminar Workbook
- Magnum Opus Magazine Unit 9 Samples
- Formal Critiques: Going beyond the Boring Book Report webinar
- Episode 417: Using IEW through the Years
- Transcript of Podcast Episode 422
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In this week’s episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker are joined by Heidi Thomas and Joseph Tabenkin. Heidi is part of IEW's Product Development team. This past year she and her team have worked alongside Joseph, a product and software developer, to create IEW Gradebook, an online tool designed to help teachers grade more efficiently and effectively. Listen in for exciting details!
Referenced Materials
- IEW Gradebook
- Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
- “Simplify Grading with IEW Gradebook”
- Teaching Writing: Structure and Style®
- Theme-Based Writing Lessons
- Structure and Style® for Students
- Heidi Thomas
- Joseph Tabenkin
- Transcript of Podcast Episode 421
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It’s time for another Live Ask Andrew Anything episode! Join Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker as they answer questions from listeners. They were joined by Ashley from Joyful Noise Learning, who asked how to answer a child who asks, “Why do I have to learn writing when I am not going to be a writer when I grow up?” Andrew also shares what he is reading to his grandchildren as well as a few other book recommendations.
Referenced Materials
- Joyful Noise Learning
- However Imperfectly by Andrew Pudewa
- Penrod by Booth Tarkington
- Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi
- Swallows and Amazons by Arthur Ransome
- How to Think like Shakespeare: Lessons from a Renaissance Education by Scott Newstok
- Structure and Style® for Students: Year 1 Level C
- Dual Enrollment with Christian Halls International
- University-Ready Writing
- Introduction to Public Speaking
- Transcript of Podcast Episode 420
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In this episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss the goodness of memory. Andrew shares his experiences with memorization and some of the reasons behind his passion for it. They introduce a new tool that will help you furnish the mind with poetry, songs, math facts, and more.
Referenced Materials
- Nurturing Competent Communicators audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
- Mastery Learning, Ability Development, and Individualized Education audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
- Ten Thousand Times and then Begins Understanding audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
- By Heart: The Goodness of Memory audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
- Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization
- Teaching Writing: Structure and Style®
- "The Fly" by Ogden Nash
- "Relativity" by Arthur Henry Reginald Buller
- How to Think like Shakespeare: Lessons from a Renaissance Education by Scott Newstok
- Episode 398: Think like Shakespeare, Part 1
- Memory Mentor
- "The Children’s Hour" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
- Transcript of Podcast Episode 419
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In this episode Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss the importance of learning the basic essay model even when many say it is outdated or formulaic. Learn how to take the basic essay model and expand it to a super-essay. Andrew even discusses the name of the longest essay model that uses one of his favorite words.
Referenced Materials
- “De-Confusing Essays” article by Andrew Pudewa
- Unit 8: Easy Essays and Beyond webinar
- University-Ready Writing
- University-Ready Writing free lessons
- Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
- Seminar Workbook
- Magnum Opus Magazine Unit 8 samples
- Transcript of Podcast Episode 418
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Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker give a quick overview of how to start with IEW before diving into the question of how long students should use IEW courses. Students sometimes complain that they are doing the same thing over and over again. Learn why Andrew recommends the repetition of the Structure and Style syllabus over multiple years and whether students will ever graduate from the checklist.
Referenced Materials
- How to Get Started with IEW
- IEW Homeschool Magalog
- IEW Pathway
- Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
- Structure and Style for Students
- Bleak House by Charles Dickens
- “Celebrate the Checklist”
- Introduction to Public Speaking
- Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization
- University-Ready Writing
- Transcript of Podcast Episode 417
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Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker spend this episode sharing the legacy of Dr. James B. Webster. Hear the stories behind the unit models and a few personal anecdotes from Andrew’s long friendship with him. As Andrew said, “If you have benefitted from IEW in any way, you can be grateful for his brilliance, his vision that all children could learn to write well, and his decades-long friendship with me—without which IEW would not exist.”
Referenced Materials
- Dr. James B. Webster
- Anna Ingham
- IEW’s story
- Dr. Webster’s obituary
- Blended Structure and Style in Composition by Dr. James B. Webster
- Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning by Anna Ingham
- Transcript of Podcast Episode 416
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