In this episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker address how to assist students who join midyear. They discuss whether it is necessary to teach all the previous units before new students join the rest of the class and how to handle customizing the checklist. Listen to this helpful conversation that focuses on the best practices that will truly benefit a student. Referenced Materials Bible-Based Writing Lessons Episode 398: Think like Shakespeare, Part 1 Teaching Writing: Structure and

We hope this episode finds you in fine fettle!In today's potboiler of an episode, Matt and Mom delve into ten words, including maw, marginalia, obelus, salacious, triptych, and more. Let's hope things don't go pear-shaped. Enjoy!

In this episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker talk with Donahue Academy’s Dr. Marc Snyder, principal, and Deacon Edward Watson, assistant principal for curriculum and instruction. They share how and why Donahue Academy has chosen to use IEW, why classical education is growing, and how the IEW Schools Department can assist schools with implementing the Structure and Style® methodology. Referenced Materials Donahue Academy Dr. Marc Snyder, Ed.D. Deacon Edward Watson, M.S.E Teacher

When you come to a furcula in life, what do you do?What do you call something that gets more expensive as the price goes up? And most importantly, what do you call one of those heaps of stones used as landmark? Matt and Mom answer all these questions and more in today's episode. Plus, they give mnemonics for raconteur, comeuppance, peremptory, and more. Enjoy!

In this episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss a recent study that shows young parents are not reading aloud to their children. Andrew shares stories of reading aloud to his children and grandchildren. They share ways to make reading aloud more enjoyable for both parents and children and end with a call to action for parents. Referenced Materials Nurturing Competent Communicators audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Read-Aloud Revival Episode 486: Unfairly Advantaging Your

Professor/publisher/author/OED consultant Ilan Stavans has written books about all three of the languages he speaks: his native Mexican Spanish, his heritage Yiddish, and his adopted English. In Episode 78, Ilan and Steve have a far-ranging conversation that touches on how American literature is becoming multilingual literature, why prescriptive dictionaries don’t work for English, and the secret to seeing your children embrace the language of their heritage. Listen and you’ll soon know why America

Is today's episode filled with moments of divine afflatus? You'll have to be the judge. Matt and Mom break down ten words including expostulate, mirth, dogma, vermilion, and more, and give you mnemonics to help you remember each one. Stick around for a colossal compilation that proves brevity isn't always the soul of wit. Enjoy!

In this Homeschool 101 episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker talk with Darren Jones, senior counsel and director of group services at Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA). They discuss the history of homeschooling laws, the benefits of joining HSLDA, and other information helpful for new and veteran homeschool families. Listen to the end for a special offer for IEW Premium Membership subscribers. Referenced Materials Darren Jones, Esq. Home School Legal Defense Association

If you're looking to zhuzh up your vocabulary, you've come to the right place. In today's episode Matt and Mom delve into the inner workings of hydroponics, show their prescience, do a little prognosticating, and more... All with a little onomatopoeia. Enjoy!

It's game week at Vocabulary Mnemonics.Matt and Mom take five words each from episodes 70-79 and quiz each other. Matt quizzes Mom on her words, and vice versa. Play along at home and see if you can guess the words before they do. Enjoy!

In this episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker add more books to your TBR (to be read) pile. Listen as they describe more favorite fiction and nonfiction selections, perfect for listening during cool autumn days, doing puzzles, or driving to and from activities as the school year starts again. Go to Part 1. Referenced Materials The Testament by John Grisham The End of the World Is Just the Beginning by Peter Zeihan Dominion by Tom Holland Sooley by John Grisham Parnassus on Wheels by

Welcome to the Vocabulary Mnemonics podcast.In today's episode, Matt and Mom discover a way to take the podcast to the next level: lagniappe. They go on to break down solarium, aqueous, rubric, inimical, and more. Entre nous, while the dialogue may feel a bit unctuous at times, it's all genuine. Enjoy!

In this fascinating episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker talk with Dr. Steven Hales about the challenges of teaching and learning in the age of AI. Dr. Hales is a professor of philosophy at the Commonwealth University of PA at Bloomsburg and has spent a lot of time thinking and writing about the challenges that students and professors are facing. Referenced Materials Hilarius Bookbinder Substack Scriptorium Philosophia The Myth of Luck by Steven D. Hales “Why AI Is Destroying

For those days when it feels like everything's coming at you Holus Bolus, there's the Vocabulary Mnemonics podcast.Today Matt and Mom break down excursive, soothfast, scrimshank, and more and give you helpful mnemonics to remember each one. Plus, they explain how proprioception could save humanity from a robotic takeover. Enjoy!

If you have ever considered becoming an accredited IEW instructor, this podcast is for you. Listen as Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker talk with Sydney Hoff, founder and director of Rose Writing Center. Sydney shares how IEW has impacted her teaching and contributed to the growth of her business. After becoming an accredited IEW instructor herself and realizing the value of that process, Sydney recommends it to everyone she works with. Referenced Materials Rose Writing Center Sydney

I'm so excited to bring you my chat with Lindsay McMahon, the founder and cohost of the All Ears English Podcast. In this podcast English Lesson, you'll hear a natural English conversation between two native English speakers. We're talking about life in Japan, cultural differences and similarities, how things have changed in 25 years and how things have stayed the same. Use my AI English Tutor HEREJoin my Podcast Learner's Study Group here: https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/transcriptVisit my website

Have you ever been searching for the mos juste... only to have it pop into your head too late?If so, then hie yourself to today's episode. Matt and Mom break down ten fun vocabulary words and give you a clever mnemonic to help you remember each one. Words featured include purloin, ambigram, demotic, and more. Enjoy!

In this Live Ask Andrew Anything episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker answer questions submitted by listeners. They discuss how to encourage a child to continue practicing a musical instrument, how to help students who are struggling with the questioning skills for Unit 5 and Unit 7, what to do after completing the six books in the Fix It!® Grammar series, what to use for writing a novel, and more. Andrew ends with some letters that he has received from students. Referenced

Today Matt and Mom are coming at you like a Quaker Gun.This episode features kompromat, deign, the Dilbert Principle, and more... All with witty badinage, and without a miasma of failure. We can't promise you'll become a salutatorian after listening, but you will be able to spot merisms. Enjoy!