In today's episode, Matt and Mom hope to rise to the level of their own incompetence. Which, as you'll discover, isn't such a bad thing.Get ready for a full breakdown of neophyte, asperity, lee, garrulous, and more. Who knows? If you start using these words effectively, you may just earn sublebrity status. Enjoy!

Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker continue their live session at the NCFCA National Championships. This part of the conversation focused on how using the IEW methodology helps students avoid plagiarism. Andrew also discussed whether there is a place for AI in academics. Listen to hear what students asked Andrew at the end of the session. Go to Part 1 Referenced Materials NCFCA Christian Speech and Debate Episode 354: Paper and Pen – What the Research Says University-Ready

Feeling addlepated in your quest to put together your first billet doux? Then today's divers words are for you!Matt and Mom discuss gelid, heuristic, folly, feral, and more. Enjoy!

Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker recorded this two-part podcast at the NCFCA National Championship in St. Paul, Minnesota, in June 2025. They discuss what plagiarism is, why it is easier for students to plagiarize today, and why it is important to avoid plagiarism. Be sure to listen to Part 2 (posts on 9/3) as they discuss some solutions to this problem. Go to Part 2 Referenced Materials NCFCA Christian Speech and Debate Episode 459: Speech and Debate with Christy Shipe Hacking High

Welcome to today's epithet-free episode. Matt and Mom wend their way through the fields of vexillology, discuss gustatory pleasures, and break down Hanlon's Razor and more, all while trying to not sound hoary. Enjoy!

In this episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss how children thrive when parents read aloud to them. Reading aloud builds family bonds and shared memories as well as increases vocabulary and comprehension. Listen to this episode to learn more. Referenced Materials Summer Help from IEW “Is having a loving family an unfair advantage?” Episode 354: Paper and Pen — What the Research Says Read-Aloud Revival Structure and Style® for Students free lessons Theme-Based Writing

Happy 4th of July weekend!We didn't exactly elucubrate to bring you today's episode, but we didn't resort to silly tropes either. Words discussed today include fratricide, ormolu, Burke's Law, and more. It's possible you'll experience eclaircissement multiple times. Enjoy!

In this episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker share their top tips for new homeschool families. They focus on overall lifestyle choices and priorities instead of specific curriculum recommendations. If you are considering homeschooling or know someone who is, this is the perfect episode. Grab a glass of iced tea or lemonade and glean some wisdom from Andrew and Julie. Referenced Materials However Imperfectly audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Episode 326: Fatherhood and Family – A Dad Talk,

Has someone ever called you up and asked how your day's going, but really they just wanted to talk about what a crazy day they're having?There's a word for that! In today's euphonious episode, Matt and Mom cover this slangy term along with elegiac, thermotropism, Occam's Razor, and more. Enjoy!

Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker continue diving into this year's theme: How to Think. In this episode, they talk about famous questions and quotations that have to do with thinking and learning, as well as some that spark thinking. Listen to glean some questions and quotations that will spark thoughtful conversations in your home or classroom. Referenced Materials The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt Episode 398: Think like Shakespeare, Part 1 How to Think like Shakespeare: Lessons

Welcome to today's episode, where, anon, we try to equiponderate the boring side of life.In this savory episode, we discuss fungible, the Pareto Principle, rapprochement, one of the few non-vowel words in the dictionary, and more. Enjoy!

In this episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker talk about how the use of AI for writing impacts the process of training students to be critical thinkers. While it may be tempting for students and parents alike to use AI for writing because it is faster and easier, Andrew encourages parents to realize the dangers, including inaccurate facts, imprecise thinking, and unfounded opinions. Referenced Materials “Writing Maketh an Exact Man” article by Andrew Pudewa Arts of Language homeschool

It's summertime here in America. That's means it's time to get out the brazier, ditch your recalcitrant attitude, and sit back and indulge your (perhaps nascent) love of words.In today's episode, Matt and Mom cover risible notions, puerile remarks, the world of numismatics and philately, and more! At the end of the episode Mom manages to put them all together in an impressive Colossal Compilation. Enjoy!

In this episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker are joined by IEW’s Customer Support Manager, Catherine Hafer, to discuss the many roles that the customer service team members fill as they serve you and IEW. Referenced Materials Catherine Hafer Our Team Principles of Motivation audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Transcript of Podcast Episode 482 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to podcast@IEW.comPerhaps

Welcome to today's episode -- hopefully you won't find it abstruse. Per usual, Matt and Mom skip the histrionics and cover a range of fun adjectives like bumptious, cheeky, and ornery as well as some lesser-known nouns like griffonage and hagiography. Whether you're genteel or uncouth, we think you'll find it worth your while. Enjoy!

In this engaging episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss the idea of writing across the curriculum with Dr. Kathleen O’Toole, Associate Vice President for K-12 Education at Hillsdale College. They discuss the exciting partnership IEW has formed with the Hillsdale K-12 program that provides guidance and partnership for classical schools as well as teacher training events. They also share the benefits for students and teachers when writing can be integrated with the overall

Welcome to another non-lackadaislical episode with Matt and Mom.This week Matt covers some biggies like extraterritoriality and indemnification, while mom nails some shorties -- like musit and rictus -- that you'll want to add to your vocabulary quiver immediately. Those who can overcome life's natural indolence will experience all sorts of neuroplasticity. Enjoy!

In this Live Ask Andrew Anything episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker answer questions submitted by listeners. Listen as they discuss how to find the literature suggestions in IEW’s courses, how to decide what courses to use first with younger students, why the levels of some of the theme-based books have changed, what books Andrew is reading now, and more! Referenced Materials Structure and Style® for Students: Year 1 Level C Structure and Style for Students: Year 2 Level B The

Welcome to today's razzmatazz-filled episode! Even if you're not a wunderkind, today you'll disentangle the meanings of cedillas, tildas, and umlauts. (Why stay in the umbra of confusion?) Instead, your learning will be redolent of your best day in middle school.

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