The Arts of Language Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Episode 291: You Don't Have to Like It Oct 13, 2021

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Writing is certainly a complicated process. It's no surprise that many students simply don't enjoy the task. But do they have to? This week, Andrew and Julie address the question. With insight and stories, Andrew discusses how IEW's methodology creates an environment where students strive for excellence, and he talks about the motivation students experience once they are given the tools to succeed.

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Episode 290: Ask Andrew Anything Oct 07, 2021

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Outlines, checklists, grammar, oh my! This week, Andrew tackles these topics by answering technical questions submitted by our listeners. Tune in to hear Andrew provide insight on writing the key word outline, and learn the importance of the checklist as it builds mastery over the stylistic techniques.

Referenced Materials:

"The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing"
- Audio Talk
- Article
"Process versus Product"
Fix It! Grammar

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Episode 289: Reaching the Reluctant Writer, Part 2 Sep 28, 2021

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Last week, Andrew and Julie addressed the challenge of reaching reluctant writers and discussed the importance of separating complexity for these students. In this episode, Andrew and Julie finish the conversation by turning to the power of the checklist. Tune in as the duo discusses the benefits of using the stylistic techniques, and learn how the checklist provides direction, which allows the students to write with confidence.

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Episode 288: Reaching the Reluctant Writer, Part 1 Sep 22, 2021

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Frustration and tears are things that many students experience when writing. Consequently, it can be difficult for teachers and parents to encourage these students to complete the task. For the next two weeks, Andrew and Julie will discuss how to reach the reluctant writer. To begin the series, Andrew talks about the importance of understanding why your student is reluctant so that you can best address the issue. Then, Andrew and Julie unpack the writing process and explain the power of the key word outline as it helps students separate the complexity of the process.

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Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).

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Episode 287: From the Mail Bag Sep 14, 2021

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Email, snail mail, mail bag! Once again Andrew and Julie open and read mail sent from students, teachers, and parents. In this delightful episode students share how confident they are since learning IEW's writing method, and teachers and parents express gratitude for the transformation they've witnessed in their students' writing ability. By the way, many of the students wrote their letters using the five-paragraph model!

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Episode 286: Homeschool 101 Sep 08, 2021

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Are you hoping to enrich the time spent with your students at home? Tune in to this week's episode! Andrew and Julie continue the series on homeschooling help. This episode, the duo lays out some practical tips for parents when educating at home. Be encrouaged as Andrew and Julie share the importance of setting realistic expectations and focusing on the main priorites.

REFERENCED MATERIALS:

"Homeschool 101"
Homeschooling Help Facebook Page
Podcast with Dr. Carol Swain
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
Culture, Curriculum, and Care
- Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2
Free Language Arts Lessons from IEW
Try a free Fix It! Grammar Lesson
Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization Freebie
Primary Arts of Language
Spelling Sample Lessons
"IEW Book Recommendations" by Andrew Pudewa
Read-Aloud Revival

Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).

If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com

Episode 285: A Bookish Discussion, Part 3 Aug 31, 2021

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Andrew has been going through his top read of each year. But does he have a top read of the decade? He just might! With insight and context Andrew and Julie continue down the list of Andrew's top reads from the years 2013 through 2020. Since Andrew hasn't picked his top read of 2021, he instead talks about books that have helped shape his health and well-being during this year.

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REFERENCED MATERIALS:

The War Against Grammar by David Mulroy
Fix It! Grammar
Ten Ways to Destroy the Imagination of Your Child by Anthony Esolen
The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri
The World of Dante
The Republic by Plato
The Awakening of Miss Prim by Natalia Fenollera
Out of the Ashes: Rebuilding American Culture by Anthony Esolen
Cultural Literacy by E.D. Hirsch
Seven Myths About Education by Daisy Christodoulou
Live Not by Lies by Rod Dreher
The Benedict Option by Rod Dreher
Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker
Eat to Beat Disease by William Li, M.D.

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Episode 284: A Bookish Discussion, Part 2 Aug 24, 2021

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Once Andrew finished the book, he immediately went back to page one and read it again. Which book was it? Tune in to this episode to find out! Starting from 2007, Andrew and Julie continue down the list of Andrew's top book of the year. Andrew will discuss books that helped shape some of his best known talks, and he will also discuss fictional books, emphasizing the value of the genre and the importance of children's literature.

REFERENCED MATERIALS

"A Bookish Discussion, Part 2"
Boys Adrift by Dr. Leonard Sax
Teaching Boys & Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day by Andrew Pudewa
More of Dr. Sax's Work:
Podcast Episode with Dr. Sax
Mysteries of Life in Children's Literature by Dr. Mitchell Kalpakgian
"Nurturing Competent Communicators" audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket
Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
Chance or the Dance by Thomas Howard
Why Johnny Can't Write by Myra J. Linden and Arthur Whimbey
The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
Dr. James B. Webster
The Book of the Dun Cow by Walter Wangerin Jr.
Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell

Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).

If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com

Episode 283: A Bookish Discussion, Part 1 Aug 19, 2021

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With reading being one of the language arts, it is an important topic of discussion to Andrew and Julie. Have you ever wondered what books Andrew has read over the past two decades? Tune in to part one of this three-part series as Andrew and Julie talk about the value of reading, and then go through Andrew's top book of the year from the years 2000 to 2006. You'll also get to hear the context and time in which these books were read and how they impacted Andrew's life.

REFERENCED MATERIALS

"A Bookish Discussion, Part 1"
The Restoration of Christian Culture by John Senior
"Nurturing Competent Communicators" audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
The Underground History of American Education by John Taylor Gatto
Dumbing us Down by John Taylor Gatto
A Thomas Jefferson Education by Oliver DeMille
The Flickering Mind by Todd Oppenheimer
Raising Them Right by Theophan the Recluse Govorov
Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv
Nature Deficit Disorder audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
1000 Hours Outside™
Poetic Knowledge by James S. Taylor
Fairy Tales and the Moral Imagination audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
Boys Adrift by Dr. Leonard Sax

Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).

If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com

Episode 282: A Visit with Dr. Carol Swain † Aug 10, 2021

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Being great admirers of her and her work, Andrew and Julie are honored to welcome author and public speaker Dr. Carol Swain to the podcast. To start off, Dr. Swain shares her backstory and variety of credentials. Be inspired by Dr. Swain's incredible journey of hard work in becoming a great communicator, and listen to her message to parents on education and raising great thinkers.

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