The Arts of Language Podcast

Should writing be confined to a single subject? Andrew and Julie address the question by discussing writing across the curriculum. Whether it be learning about history or studying science, learn how …

For teachers and teaching parents, it's natural to want to see instant results when trying a new process. However, are instant results natural? This week Andrew and Julie address the question by disc…

While Andrew is away, Julie interviews the man behind the curtain: Mikael Walker. Mikael is one of our audio/video specialists here at IEW. Tune in to this episode to learn about what Mikael's job en…

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 st…

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 wor…

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 th…

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 …

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 …

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 pra…

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 rea…

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 o…

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…

"The teacher's primary job is to be an example." Beyond academics, a classroom is a place where students learn values, or as Anna Ingham called them, "the intangibles." In this insightful episode And…

It's time for another Ask Andrew Anything! This week, Julie asks Andrew questions submitted from the attendees of our writing conference. From questions on teaching in a mixed-age group to inquiries …

Does the checklist stiffen creativity in students? With this being a common concern, Andrew and Julie address it and continue their conversation regarding misunderstandings about IEW's stylistic tech…

Is using "said" never allowed? Not at all! In this podcast Andrew and Julie address this and other misunderstandings about implementing IEW's stylistic techniques. Tune in to the first episode of thi…

Over recent years, more and more parents are enrolling their students in a hybrid school. Because of this, Andrew and Julie welcome hybrid schools manager Laura House. Tune in to hear how the dynamic…

Having homeschooled all their children, Andrew and Julie provide suggestions and share their insight on instilling an environment of learning in the home. Whether you're new to home education or a se…