The Arts of Language Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Episode 229: The Great Grammar Give and Take, Part 2 Jul 22, 2020

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Continuing the discussion on grammar, Andrew and Julie steer the conversation towards our program Fix It! Grammar. Join us as the duo explains the approach of the program, and even learn what Andrew suggests after you've completed Book 6! Maybe after Fix-It! Grammar, you'll be able to paraphrase the first sentence of the Declaration of Independence.

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REFERENCED MATERIALS:

"The Great Grammar Give and Take"
But, but, but ... What about Grammar?
Enough about Grammar by Joe Floren
Fix It! Grammar
Caught'ya! Grammar with a Giggle by Jane Bell Kiester
Ten Thousand Times and Then Begins Understanding by Andrew Pudewa

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Episode 228: The Great Grammar Give and Take, Part 1 Jul 15, 2020

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Can you paraphrase the first sentence of the Declaration of Independence? Without a good grammar foundation, it would be rather challenging. This week Andrew and Julie turn their attention to grammar, specifically its paradoxes and divisions. Tune in and learn the value of grammar as it allows for the accurate transmission of ideas across distance and time.

REFERENCED MATERIALS:

"The Great Grammar Give and Take"
But, but, but ... What about Grammar?
The War Against Grammar by David Mulroy
"The Lost Tools of Learning" by Dorothy Sayers
Nurturing Competent Communicators
Memoria Press
Fix It! Grammar

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Episode 227: The Importance of Learning to SPEAK Well - A conversation with NCFCA's Amy Joy Tofte Jul 08, 2020

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In a world where everyone has an opinion, it is important to be able to think, listen, analyze, and communicate effectively. This week Andrew and Julie welcome the Director of Education for the National Christian Forensics and Communications Association (NCFCA), Amy Joy Tofte. Join us as Amy Joy discusses the mission of NCFCA, offers insight on the incredible value of speech and debate as it challenges young people to communicate well and pursue truth, and gives us a sneak peek at NCFCA's online events coming up this summer!

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Episode 226: Cooking with Structure and Style, Part 2 Jul 01, 2020

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Finish up the series with Andrew and Julie as they compare the skill of cooking to the skill of writing. In this podcast the duo show how cooking requires both structure and style, and Andrew goes through the nine units to illustrate how they compare to cooking.

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REFERENCED MATERIALS:

"Cooking with Andrew and Julie"
Cooking with Structure and Style Facebook Live
Flat Whisk
Misen Pan
Flat Omelette Recipe
Spiral Omelette Recipe
Vindaloo Recipe (Andrew's Variation)
Instant Pot
Once-a-Month Cooking Mary Beth Lagerborg and Mimi Wilson (Amazon Affiliate)
Structure and Style® for Students
Kristin (Boutross) Patterson

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Episode 225: Cooking with Structure and Style, Part 1 Jun 24, 2020

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Taking a break from talking dress-ups and motivation, Andrew and Julie explore a different topic this week: cooking. Join us in part one of this two-part series as Andrew and Julie share some of their favorite recipes and discuss the culinary concoction that began Andrew's cooking journey: chocolate mousse.

REFERENCED MATERIALS:

"Cooking with Andrew and Julie"
Cooking with Structure and Style Facebook Live
Chocolate Mousse Recipe
"Things My Mother Did Right"
Eat to Beat Disease by William W. Li, M.D. (Amazon Affiliate)
Vichyssoise Recipe
Gazpacho Recipe
Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales Writing Lessons
Once-a-Month Cooking Mary Beth Lagerborg and Mimi Wilson (Amazon Affiliate)
Pizza Peel
Misen Pan
Pampered Chef: Chef's Knife
Flat Wisk
Williams Sonoma: Immersion Blender
Sparkling Water Maker
Vindaloo Recipe (Andrew's Variation)
Instant Pot
Cashew Chicken Recipe (Julie's Variation)
Burmese Stackie Uppie

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Episode 224: Sailing with Mr. Pudewa - Reflections for Father's Day Jun 17, 2020

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With Father's Day approaching, Julie asks Andrew to reflect on his childhood with his father. Join us in this retrospective episode as Andrew shares fond memories about his father, like frequent sailboat trips and humorous poetry reads.

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Episode 223: Homeschooled and Headed for College — A Conversation with Denise Boiko Jun 10, 2020

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Applying for colleges can be overwhelming, especially for homeschoolers. Tune in this week as Andrew and Julie welcome the author of Homeschooled & Headed for College, Denise Boiko. In this episode Denise shares her best pieces of advice for applying to colleges, emphasizes the important role of good writing in college, and inspires students to keep their love of learning.

REFERENCED MATERIALS:

"Top Ten Tips for Homeschooling the College Bound Student"
Denise Boiko
Homeschooled & Headed for College by Denise Boiko
The HomeScholar
"Emergency Transcript Pack" by Lee Binz
High School Essay Intensive
Instant Improvement in Writing audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
Fastweb
"Top Ten Tips for Homeschooling the College Bound Student"

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Episode 222: The Art and Science of Motivation, Part 2 Jun 03, 2020

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"Children like to do what they can do." This week, Andrew and Julie delve into the three laws of motivation and provide insight on how to implement them in your student's learning environment. Stay tuned towards the end when Andrew reveals the two secret weapons for creating enthusiasm in your students.

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REFERENCED MATERIALS:

"4, 3, 2 Motivate!"
"The Art and Science of Motivation" by Andrew Pudewa
Mastery Learning, Ability Development, and Individualized Education by Andrew Pudewa
CliftonStrengths
Structure and Style® for Students

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Episode 221: The Art and Science of Motivation, Part 1 May 27, 2020

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What motivates anybody to learn? Answering this question, Andrew and Julie begin this two-part series by discussing the four forms of relevancy. Learn the importance of capitalizing on your student's interests, and gain insight on the least effective form: enforced relevancy.

REFERENCED MATERIALS:

"The Art and Science of Motivation" by Andrew Pudewa
Maria Montessori
Shinichi Suzuki
"The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" by T.S. Eliot
Structure and Style® for Students
Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
Online Classes
Fix It! Grammar
Episode 220: Ask Andrew Anything
Podcast with Dr. Leonard Sax
"4, 3, 2 Motivate!"

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Episode 220: Ask Andrew Anything May 20, 2020

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Once again Julie asks Andrew just about anything with questions submitted by our listeners. With insight and advice Andrew answers inquiries on topics like withholding help and contrived relevancy. Stay tuned to hear Andrew describe how he makes his typical everyday breakfast.

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