The Arts of Language Podcast

• Episode 469: Announcing the 10th Annual IEW Writing Contest!

  In this episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker announce the prompts for the 2025 IEW Writing Contest. Andrew talks about why students should participate in writing contests, and Julie shares a story from her past about the importance of following instructions. Be sure to listen for the special prizes for the tenth annual IEW Writing Contest! Referenced Materials Writing Contests 2025 IEW Writing Contest “The Benefits of Entering Writing Contests” Magnum Opus Magazine Transcript of Episode 469 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] 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]

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• Episode 468: The Grammar of Thinking with Pamela White, Part 2

  Continuing the conversation, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker ask Pamela White additional questions about the amount of grammar students should study and the benefits to learning grammar in developing thinking skills and reading comprehension. They finish with a discussion of AI tools and why most do not benefit students. Go to Part 1 Referenced Materials “Writing Maketh an Exact Man” Fix It!® Grammar Structure and Style® for Students: Year 1 Level C Fix It! Grammar free lessons Transcript of Podcast Episode 468 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] 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]

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• Episode 467: The Grammar of Thinking with Pamela White, Part 1

  In celebration of National Grammar Day (March 4), Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker talk with Pamela White about why grammar is important, how it relates to thinking and reading comprehension, and how she came to write the Fix It!® Grammar series. They also address sentence diagramming and why it does not necessarily translate into better grammar skills. Go to Part 2 Referenced Materials Fix It! Grammar Fix It! Grammar free lessons Pamela White But . . . but . . . but . . . What about Grammar? audio talk by Andrew Pudewa If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] 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]

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• Episode 466: Thirty Years of IEW History

  Listen as Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker reflect on the wonderful journey from IEW’s humble beginnings to where they are today. They look back at the first newsletter and share anecdotes about people and events that have advanced the company through the years. Referenced Materials The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential Teaching Writing: Structure and Style® Structure and Style for Students “Writing Maketh an Exact Man” Our Story Transcript of Podcast Episode 466 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] 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]

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• Episode 465: Raising Leaders with Kerry Beck

  In this episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker sit down with Kerry Beck, a veteran homeschool mom who has a passion to share with other parents the lessons she learned in her years of homeschooling. They discuss how to intentionally train your children to be leaders, using everyday school subjects and strategies to build critical thinking skills. Referenced Materials Kerry Beck Raising Leaders, Not Followers by Kerry Beck John Taylor Gatto The Underground History of American Education A Thomas Jefferson Education “Just You and Me and Socrates” “Process versus Product” Timeline of Classics Life Skills Leadership Summit How to Homeschool My Child Hostess Homeschool Super Heroes Week FamilyEbiz.com If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] 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]

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