Looking at Literature: A Peek inside the Packages
Andrew Pudewa’s talk Nurturing Competent Communicators exhorts parents and teachers to do two things: Share the beauty and brilliance of literature with their students by reading it aloud, and teach them to memorize... read more
Do I Really Need Teaching Writing: Structure and Style?
If your students are using IEW’s new Structure and Style for Students (SSS) program this year, you may be wondering whether you actually need Teaching Writing: Structure and Style (TWSS) in order to... read more
The Five Canons of Rhetoric, Part 2: Podcast Episode 237
Picking up from where they left off last week, Andrew and Julie continue their discussion about rhetoric. At the end of last week’s podcast, Andrew had delved a bit deeper into the first... read more
Making a Way through the Murk: a Homeschool Journey
Eighteen years ago I embarked on a bold, new adventure. Imagining myself as an early seafaring explorer, I researched my intended destination, gathered my tools for the journey, and stepped out in the... read more
The Five Canons of Rhetoric, Part 1: Podcast Episode 236
Unfortunately viewed by some people in the modern world with distaste, rhetoric has deep roots that extend all the way back to the ancients. But at its essence, rhetoric simply means “the art... read more
Less or Fewer? A Baker’s Experiment in Grammar
These days, it seems that I am perpetually in my home. I suspect many of us are. Being in my home more, I find I am eating more meals in my home as... read more
Structure and Style with Primary Students: A Conversation with Linda Mikottis: Podcast Episode 235
In podcast Episode 235, Julie welcomed Linda Mikottis into the studio. Linda had come from her home in Illinois to Oklahoma to conduct a Primary Structure and Style workshop, a professional development workshop... read more
Support for a Memorable Year Ahead
The year 2020 has certainly been extraordinary. In early spring we were plunged into a worldwide pandemic that we are still trying to navigate. In response to the interruption of schools and the... read more
On Teaching and Evaluating Writing, Part 2: Podcast Episode 234
Last week Andrew and Julie began a conversation about how to teach writing. In this week’s podcast, Episode 234, they continue their discussion, this time centering more on how to appropriately evaluate writing.... read more
On Teaching and Evaluating Writing, Part 1: Podcast Episode 233
This year it seems as if there are more and more children who will be learning from home. With all of these new at-home learners, there are more and more at-home teachers. Parents... read more
An Interview with Doctors Brock and Fernette Eide, Part 2: Podcast Episode 232
This week the conversation that began in podcast Episode 231 continues with Doctors Brock and Fernette Eide. Topics touched on during the episode include discussion regarding a research study about teaching writing and... read more
An Interview with Doctors Brock and Fernette Eide, Part 1: Podcast Episode 231
Recently Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker invited some special guests to the Arts of Language Podcast: physicians Brock and Fernette Eide. The Eides, leading researchers and clinicians on learning disabilities, are the authors... read more
Unboxing PAL: A Peek inside the Packages
With school on the cusp of starting up again, we thought it would be helpful to describe in detail a few of our special packaged curriculums so that you are able to feel... read more
Ready, Steady, Start!
Believe it or not, it is almost time to start back to school. In one form or another, whether it be traditional brick and mortar, a hybrid approach, online, or at home, the... 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 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
Looking at Literature: A Peek inside the Packages
Andrew Pudewa’s talk Nurturing Competent Communicators exhorts parents and teachers to do two things: Share the beauty and brilliance of literature... read more
Do I Really Need Teaching Writing: Structure and Style?
If your students are using IEW’s new Structure and Style for Students (SSS) program this year, you may be wondering whether... read more
The Five Canons of Rhetoric, Part 2: Podcast Episode 237
Picking up from where they left off last week, Andrew and Julie continue their discussion about rhetoric. At the end of... read more
Making a Way through the Murk: a Homeschool Journey
Eighteen years ago I embarked on a bold, new adventure. Imagining myself as an early seafaring explorer, I researched my intended... read more
The Five Canons of Rhetoric, Part 1: Podcast Episode 236
Unfortunately viewed by some people in the modern world with distaste, rhetoric has deep roots that extend all the way back... read more
Less or Fewer? A Baker’s Experiment in Grammar
These days, it seems that I am perpetually in my home. I suspect many of us are. Being in my home... read more
Structure and Style with Primary Students: A Conversation with Linda Mikottis: Podcast Episode 235
In podcast Episode 235, Julie welcomed Linda Mikottis into the studio. Linda had come from her home in Illinois to Oklahoma... read more
Support for a Memorable Year Ahead
The year 2020 has certainly been extraordinary. In early spring we were plunged into a worldwide pandemic that we are still... read more
On Teaching and Evaluating Writing, Part 2: Podcast Episode 234
Last week Andrew and Julie began a conversation about how to teach writing. In this week’s podcast, Episode 234, they continue... read more
On Teaching and Evaluating Writing, Part 1: Podcast Episode 233
This year it seems as if there are more and more children who will be learning from home. With all of... read more
An Interview with Doctors Brock and Fernette Eide, Part 2: Podcast Episode 232
This week the conversation that began in podcast Episode 231 continues with Doctors Brock and Fernette Eide. Topics touched on during... read more
An Interview with Doctors Brock and Fernette Eide, Part 1: Podcast Episode 231
Recently Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker invited some special guests to the Arts of Language Podcast: physicians Brock and Fernette Eide.... read more
Unboxing PAL: A Peek inside the Packages
With school on the cusp of starting up again, we thought it would be helpful to describe in detail a few... read more
Ready, Steady, Start!
Believe it or not, it is almost time to start back to school. In one form or another, whether it be... 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
