The Arts of Language Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Episode 331: Pursuing College in a Whole New Way – A Conversation with Dr. Nicholas Ellis Jul 21, 2022

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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.

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Episode 330: Ask Andrew Anything Jul 13, 2022

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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!

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Episode 329: Where It All Began – IEW's Founding and Mission Jul 06, 2022

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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 Stylemethod 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.

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Episode 328: Learn about IEW's Online Classes. Jun 29, 2022

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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.

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Episode 327: Fatherhood and Family – A Dad Talk, Part 2 Jun 22, 2022

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Continuing last week's conversation, Andrew and Julie wrap up by discussing the last two things on Andrew's list of the best things he did as a homeschool dad: teaching classes and taking over the education of a particular child. While the things on Andrew's list may not be practical for all family settings, learn how Andrew's involvement in his children's education helped improve their learning and the family culture.

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Episode 326: Fatherhood and Family – A Dad Talk, Part 1 Jun 15, 2022

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In honor of Father's Day, Andrew reflects on what he did as a homeschool dad that helped cultivate a good family and home culture. Based on his new convention talk, "The Three, Maybe Four, Best Things I Did as a Homeschool Dad," Andrew shares the first two on his list: reading aloud to the family and family meetings. Tune in to hear Andrew's insight and stories on how these changed the family dynamic for the better!

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Andrew's Engagements
Read-Aloud Revival
"Nurturing Competent Communicators" audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
The Fellowship of the Ringby J.R.R. Tolkien
Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne
Structure and Style® for Students
Laddieby Gene Stratton-Porter
Death by Meetingby Patrick Lencioni

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Episode 325: Homeschool 101 – A Conversation with Brandy Ferrell† Jun 08, 2022

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For this Homeschool 101 episode, Andrew and Julie welcome Brandy Ferrell to the mic. Brandy is a homeschool mom of four, an IEW affiliate, and the founder of Half-a-Hundred Acre Wood. In the episode Brandy shares her story of homeschooling, talks about her experience with IEW materials, and speaks on the curriculum and resources she offers to other homeschoolers.

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IEW’s 2022 Summer Conference [Live and Online]
The Joys of Boys
- Podcast
Teaching Boys & Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day audio talk
Teaching Writing: Structure and Style®
Script-n-Scribe Handwriting
Through Gates of Splendor by Elisabeth Elliot
A Chance to Die: The Life and Legacy of Amy Carmichael by Elisabeth Elliot
God's Smuggler by Brother Andrew, John Sherrill, and Elizabeth Sherrill
Gladys Aylward: The Adventure of a Lifetimeby Janet Benge
Richard Wurmbrand: Love Your Enemiesby Janet and Geoff Benge
Sabina Movie
Tortured for Christ Movie
Eric Liddell: Something Greater than Gold by Janet and Geoff Benge
Theme-Based Writing Lessons
Windows to the Worldby Lesha Myers
Mission: Faith Forgers Homeschool Curriculum

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† Contains distinctly Christian content

Episode 324: Sharpening the Saw – Maintaining Your Edge as a Teacher May 31, 2022

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The summer season is a great time to review and strengthen knowledge that you might not have time for throughout the school year. This week, Andrew and Julie offer suggestions for teaching parents and teachers to stay sharp over the long break. Listen to the podcast to find ways to feel prepared before the new school year, like watching the Teaching Writing: Structure and Style or following along with the The Great TWSS Adventure!

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Episode 323: Preventing Evaporation – Strategies for Summer Writing May 25, 2022

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Summer is a great time for relaxing, spending time outdoors, and taking a break from the long school year. It can also be a time when students forgot the skills they've learned. This week, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker suggest ways to keep your students writing throughout the summer season. From writing postcards to crafting commentary on recipes, the duo encourages some fun application of writing skills.

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Structure and Style® for Students
Theme-Based Writing Lessons
Postcrossing
Cooking with Structure and Style
- Podcast series: Part 1 | Part 2
- Burmese Stackie Uppie
Summer 2022 Class Offerings by IEW Accredited Instructors
Flat Andrew Instructions and Printout

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Episode 322: Advanced Style, Part 2 May 18, 2022

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Picking up where they left off last week, Andrew and Julie discuss Dr. Webster's paragraph models and author imitation as ways of challenging students stylistically. Learn how the different paragraphs can fit into a Unit 7: Inventive Writing essay, and gain insight on the benefits of author imitation in learning stylistic techniques.

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