The Arts of Language Podcast

Go to Part 1.

In the second part of this recording from the 2026 IEW Winter Retreat, a panel of Schools Department team members join Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker to continue discussing tips and tricks for avoiding the four deadly errors in the classroom. They end with a conversation about AI in the classroom.



Referenced Materials

IEW Winter Retreat recording on YouTube

Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing by Andrew Pudewa
Audio talk
Article

Transcript of Podcast Episode 527



If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected]
Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).

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Go to Part 2.

In this recording from the 2026 IEW Winter Retreat, a panel of Schools Department team members join Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker to discuss tips and tricks for avoiding the four deadly errors in the classroom. They give classroom-tested strategies for using IEW tools to make writing accessible and enjoyable for every student.



Referenced Materials

“Process versus Product” by Andrew Pudewa

“Imitation: A Common-Sense Approach” by Andrew Pudewa

However Imperfectly: Lessons Learned from Thirty Years of Teaching by Andrew Pudewa
Article
Book

Premium Membership

“The Power of the Checklist”

“The IEW Checklist Generator: Making EZ+1 Easy!”

Writing Across the Curriculum

From Copywork to Composition audio talk by Andrew Pudewa

Transcript of Podcast Episode 526



If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected]
Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).

If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

In this fast-paced episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker chat with Ben Greenfield, who was in one of Andrew’s first writing classes. The discussion covers an array of topics, from health and wellness to parenting to homeschooling and family life. As the author of the Boundless series, Ben exudes boundless energy and excitement for life.

Referenced Materials

Ben Greenfield Life website

Ben Greenfield's books

Whole Stix

Episode 364: Health and Wellness with Katie Wells

Ben’s sons’ card game

Transcript of Podcast Episode 525



If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected]
Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).

If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Is the workplace trend of quiet quitting spilling over into education? Join Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker for a discussion about motivation and how to help kids develop greater attention spans and a desire to learn. Andrew talks about the importance of helping students develop hobbies and learn to make and do real things away from screens.

Referenced Materials

“Are Students 'Quiet Quitting'? What the Workplace Trend Can Teach Us About K-12”

Education Week Facebook post

“The Art and Science of Motivation” by Andrew Pudewa

However Imperfectly by Andrew Pudewa

Principles of Motivation audio talk by Andrew Pudewa

Writing Contests

“What is IEW? Method not Madness” by Andrew Pudewa

Transcript of Podcast Episode 524



If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected]
Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).

If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

“If the children can’t go to the walls, the walls must come to the children.” Listen to this episode to learn the history of the popular Portable Walls™ products. Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker share the inspiration behind these handy resources and the variations that have been developed through the years.



Referenced Materials

Teaching Writing: Structure and Style®

Portable Walls™ for Structure and Style® Students

Portable Walls™ for Academic Writing

Portable Walls™ for the Public Speaker

Portable Walls™ Grammar on the Go

“Sound City, the Heart of Anna Ingham’s Language Arts Program”

Rocklin School District Study



If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected]
Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).

If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]