This week Matt and Mom sync up and give mnemonics for picayune, dolorous, conch, and several more winners.Our hope is that you won't experience any ennui while listening, and that it won't be a dolorous experience. Is this nothing but a chimera? Listen to find out!

In this episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss classical education and preparing your students to become rhetoricians. Tim Knotts, who studies and writes about classical education, shares resources and suggestions to help you and your students become stronger thinkers and communicators. Referenced Materials New England Consortium of Classical Educators (NECCE) The Well-Trained Mind by Susan Wise Bauer Episode 376: A Necessary Conversation about AI The Liberal Arts Tradition by

Interesting Spanish and English words and phrases with L, and our topic of the week: Libraries. My thanks to Janine and Greg. Espanglisher Blog: https://espanglisher.com Music: “Speakeasy” and “Skating Squirrels” by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

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If you don't have an eidetic memory, then today's episode is for you! Matt and Mom sync up to discuss blandishment, dilettante, malinger, obeisance, and more... We hope you'll be able to feel the bonhomie that flows through every mnemonic. Enjoy!

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In this episode Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker share the value of IEW’s Premium Membership. Since 2014, Premium Members have been able to view the Teaching Writing: Structure and Style seminar videos and access articles and talks by Andrew. Through the years the IEW Checklist Generator, Teaching Tips with Andrew Pudewa, and many other resources have been added. Don’t wait to join! Referenced Materials Premium Membership Teaching Writing: Structure and Style® “An Exciting Addition to

Interesting Spanish and English words and phrases with V, and our topic of the week: Verse. My thanks to Janine. Espanglisher Blog: https://espanglisher.com Music: “Speakeasy” and “Skating Squirrels” by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

On today's confabulation, Matt and Mom sync up to break down 10 new words including a fun way to say "bellyache," what you call someone who's not getting invited into the club, and more.Matt also introduces "folk etymology" and provides some examples. And as always, Mom dazzles all with the newly-named Colossal Compilation. If nothing else, you'll have a chance to improve your ken. Enjoy!

Join Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker as they dive deeper into the theme for this year: How to Think. Before we can talk about how to think, we need to know what thinking is. Andrew talks about the importance of language in building brain pathways along with how the structure of language aids in thinking. Finally, he discusses critical thinking skills and how language is the foundation for those skills. Referenced Materials Cultivating Language Arts – Preschool through High School audio

Interesting Spanish and English words and phrases with D, and our topic of the week: Dickens. My thanks to Nathalie. Espanglisher Blog: https://espanglisher.com Music: “Speakeasy” and “Skating Squirrels” by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Matt and Mom link up to discuss a fun way to describe workplace shenanigans, what the "gable' is in The House of the Seven Gables, what to call it when someone gives unwanted advice during a card game, and more.At the end Mom leaves everything feeling good with an especially upbeat Big Sentence.

In this Live Ask Andrew Anything episode, Julie Walker asks Andrew Pudewa questions submitted by listeners, including how to follow the topic-clincher rule, what to do when a student uses a dress-up incorrectly, how to help visual learners with communication skills, and how to encourage perseverance and excellence. The episode ends with Andrew reading an assignment from one of his current students who claims to hate writing. Be sure to listen all the way to the end! Referenced

Interesting Spanish and English words and phrases with G, and our topic of the week: Games. My thanks to Nathalie, Christine, Miguel Ángel and Greg. Espanglisher Blog: https://espanglisher.com Music: “Speakeasy” and “Skating Squirrels” by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

The conventional description of someone who speaks as many languages as Akshay Swaminathan does is “polyglot.” But as you’ll quickly hear when you listen to this episode, there’s nothing conventional about how this Knight-Hennessy scholarship recipient and PD Soros fellow approaches languages.There is, however, a solid commitment to use what he’s learned about learning languages to help other adults learn, too. His new, virtual language workouts focus on speaking fluently in the language you’re

This week we cover zaftig, zeumba, and some non-z words like argot, defenestrate, sequelae, and more.Marilyn Monroe makes an appearance, as does the zoo, a Russian dancer named Svetlana, and a menacing rake. During Mom's Big Sentence she even manages to throw in a few old words for review purposes. Enjoy!

In this episode Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker talk with Christy Shipe about why teens should participate in speech and debate. Christy is the board chair of NCFCA Christian Speech and Debate and has been involved in many roles since NCFCA was founded. Learn the history of the organization and the many benefits of speech and debate for your students in all communication skills, not just speaking. Referenced Materials NCFCA Christian Speech and Debate Christy Shipe Introduction to Public

Interesting Spanish and English words and phrases with I, and our topic of the week: Itchy Feet. My thanks to Christine. Espanglisher Blog: https://espanglisher.com Music: “Speakeasy” and “Skating Squirrels” by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Happy New Year! We hope you attack 2025 with panache, and to help you we're breaking down ten words related to the new year. Listen to get definitions and mnemonics for tabula rasa, eschaton, panache, Auld Lang Syne, some new words added to the dictionary in 2024, and more. Enjoy!

In this episode Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker share IEW’s theme for 2025: How to Think. Listen as they discuss the feeling of accomplishment in learning to think through research and writing as well as the negative impact of AI on thinking and writing. Referenced Materials Magalog “Writing Maketh an Exact Man” Twelve Days of Christmas Giving Episode 207: Thinking – The Quintessence of the Four Language Arts Transcript of Podcast Episode 458 If you have questions for Andrew, send