The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast
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A podcast for reflective practice for teachers of English around the world 🌏🌍🌎 www.teacherthinkaloud.com
On this episode, Shé and Anna are joined by Dr. Linh Phung, decorated language educator, researcher, innovator, and the creator of Eduling app, to explore the principles and practical applications of Task-Based Language Teaching (#TBLT). youtu.be/eThdBEC0NoU #ELsky
Episode 83 – Task-Based Language Teaching: Moving from Tasks to Transformation (with Dr. Linh Phung)
In this episode of The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast, Shé and Anna are joined by Dr. Linh Phung, decorated language educator, researcher, innovator, and the creator of Eduling app, to explore the…
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May 8, 2026 at 6:06 PM
On this episode, Shé and Anna are joined by Dr. Linh Phung, decorated language educator, researcher, innovator, and the creator of Eduling app, to explore the principles and practical applications of Task-Based Language Teaching (#TBLT). youtu.be/eThdBEC0NoU #ELsky
In case you missed it… Catch the recording of our exclusive LinkedIn Live event, where we draw back the curtain and give you a taste of our lessons learned and some of our favorite behind-the-scenes moments. 👏
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5 Years of The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast: Lessons Learned
Celebrate the podcast's 5th anniversary with co-hosts Anna Ciriani-Dean and Shélynn Riel! On this special LinkedIn Live event, we draw back the curtain and give you a taste of our lessons learned and…
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May 6, 2026 at 3:53 PM
In case you missed it… Catch the recording of our exclusive LinkedIn Live event, where we draw back the curtain and give you a taste of our lessons learned and some of our favorite behind-the-scenes moments. 👏
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#podcasting #podcasters #podcast #podcasttips
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#podcasting #podcasters #podcast #podcasttips
Did we miss anything? Add to the list! 💡👇
There are so many acronyms out there. What’s important is choosing what will work best for each group of students, each lesson, each goal you’re trying to achieve. www.teacherthinkaloud.com/post/how-to-....
#teachinggrammar #grammar #grammarteaching
There are so many acronyms out there. What’s important is choosing what will work best for each group of students, each lesson, each goal you’re trying to achieve. www.teacherthinkaloud.com/post/how-to-....
#teachinggrammar #grammar #grammarteaching
How to Teach Grammar: 8 Approaches for Your Teaching Toolbox
What’s the best way to teach grammar? The trick isn’t finding the method—it’s building a toolkit and knowing when to use each tool. Here are eight ways to approach grammar instruction.
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April 27, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Did we miss anything? Add to the list! 💡👇
There are so many acronyms out there. What’s important is choosing what will work best for each group of students, each lesson, each goal you’re trying to achieve. www.teacherthinkaloud.com/post/how-to-....
#teachinggrammar #grammar #grammarteaching
There are so many acronyms out there. What’s important is choosing what will work best for each group of students, each lesson, each goal you’re trying to achieve. www.teacherthinkaloud.com/post/how-to-....
#teachinggrammar #grammar #grammarteaching
On this episode, ESL teacher and founder of The ESL Grammar Gallery Audrea Gold shares a refreshingly practical and research-informed approach to #grammar instruction: the NUFU framework—Noticing, Understanding, Forming, and Using. Watch this video episode now! 🎥 youtu.be/Abv-cwwCP9Q #ELsky
Episode 82 – Grammar That Sticks: The NUFU Framework (with Audrea Gold)
In this episode of The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast, Shé and Anna are joined by ESL teacher and founder of The ESL Grammar Gallery Audrea Gold to explore a refreshingly practical and research-informed…
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April 17, 2026 at 4:12 PM
On this episode, ESL teacher and founder of The ESL Grammar Gallery Audrea Gold shares a refreshingly practical and research-informed approach to #grammar instruction: the NUFU framework—Noticing, Understanding, Forming, and Using. Watch this video episode now! 🎥 youtu.be/Abv-cwwCP9Q #ELsky
Join us for a special LinkedIn Live event, where we draw back the curtain and give you a taste of our lessons learned and some of our favorite behind-the-scenes moments. Submit a question ahead of time by commenting below. 👇 Ask us anything!
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April 15, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Join us for a special LinkedIn Live event, where we draw back the curtain and give you a taste of our lessons learned and some of our favorite behind-the-scenes moments. Submit a question ahead of time by commenting below. 👇 Ask us anything!
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Love it ❤️ or hate it 👿 language teachers have to teach #grammar in some way, shape or form. So what’s your approach to teaching grammar? We want to know!
#languageteaching #ELT #ReflectiveTeaching #TeachEnglish #ReflectivePedagogy #ESL #EFL #AudienceQuestion
#languageteaching #ELT #ReflectiveTeaching #TeachEnglish #ReflectivePedagogy #ESL #EFL #AudienceQuestion
April 13, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Love it ❤️ or hate it 👿 language teachers have to teach #grammar in some way, shape or form. So what’s your approach to teaching grammar? We want to know!
#languageteaching #ELT #ReflectiveTeaching #TeachEnglish #ReflectivePedagogy #ESL #EFL #AudienceQuestion
#languageteaching #ELT #ReflectiveTeaching #TeachEnglish #ReflectivePedagogy #ESL #EFL #AudienceQuestion
The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast is your one-stop shop for #reflectivepractice. Each episode makes space for teachers to pause, reflect on their classroom experiences, and transform those insights into better teaching. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! 🎧 #edupodcast
April 9, 2026 at 5:11 PM
The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast is your one-stop shop for #reflectivepractice. Each episode makes space for teachers to pause, reflect on their classroom experiences, and transform those insights into better teaching. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! 🎧 #edupodcast
5 years of thinking out loud together 🎙️✨ Now we want to hear from YOU — what topics & guests should we feature in the next 5 years? Drop your ideas below! 👇
#TeacherThinkAloud #EduPodcast #TeacherPodcast #PodcastAnniversary
#TeacherThinkAloud #EduPodcast #TeacherPodcast #PodcastAnniversary
April 6, 2026 at 5:23 PM
5 years of thinking out loud together 🎙️✨ Now we want to hear from YOU — what topics & guests should we feature in the next 5 years? Drop your ideas below! 👇
#TeacherThinkAloud #EduPodcast #TeacherPodcast #PodcastAnniversary
#TeacherThinkAloud #EduPodcast #TeacherPodcast #PodcastAnniversary
And that’s a wrap on our 5th #anniversary series! 🎬 Catch all of our favorite episodes on our blog and on our #5for5 YouTube playlist. Thank you for celebrating this special milestone with us!
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XOXO
Anna and Shé
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The Podcast is Turning Five! Revisiting our Top Five Episodes
As we celebrate five years of The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast, we're relaunching five episodes that have profoundly shaped our thinking, and we hope, yours. These conversations represent the heart of…
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April 3, 2026 at 9:12 PM
And that’s a wrap on our 5th #anniversary series! 🎬 Catch all of our favorite episodes on our blog and on our #5for5 YouTube playlist. Thank you for celebrating this special milestone with us!
✍️ www.teacherthinkaloud.com/post/the-pod...
📽️ youtube.com/playlist?lis...
XOXO
Anna and Shé
✍️ www.teacherthinkaloud.com/post/the-pod...
📽️ youtube.com/playlist?lis...
XOXO
Anna and Shé
On April 1, 2021, our first episode was released to the world. 🎉And here we are, five years later, still committed to our #podcasting journey. In our last throwback episode, we’re going back to our 2025 interview with non-native speaking teacher advocate Meri Maroutian. youtu.be/91XXrBvpn7g
5 for 5 - Episode 66 Relaunch - "Being a native speaker isn't a qualification" (with Meri Maroutian)
As we celebrate five years of The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast, we’re revisiting some of the conversations that have most shaped our thinking—and, we hope, yours. These episodes reflect the heart of…
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April 1, 2026 at 3:38 PM
On April 1, 2021, our first episode was released to the world. 🎉And here we are, five years later, still committed to our #podcasting journey. In our last throwback episode, we’re going back to our 2025 interview with non-native speaking teacher advocate Meri Maroutian. youtu.be/91XXrBvpn7g
Take ownership of your growth! This guide shares 7 practical tips for intentional, sustainable #professionaldevelopment for #EnglishLanguageTeachers, from reflective practice to joining PLNs, so you can grow without burning out. www.teacherthinkaloud.com/post/profess...
Professional Development for ESL Teachers: A Practical Guide to Growing Without Burning Out
Professional development (PD) for ESL teachers is often an afterthought. In schools, PD days are often designed for mainstream classrooms with the expectation that the teacher of multilingual…
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March 27, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Take ownership of your growth! This guide shares 7 practical tips for intentional, sustainable #professionaldevelopment for #EnglishLanguageTeachers, from reflective practice to joining PLNs, so you can grow without burning out. www.teacherthinkaloud.com/post/profess...
Our fourth throwback episode connected us with one of our earliest fans - Yulia Kharchenko - and brought us back to the core of our podcast: reflective practice. The framework Yulia and her colleagues have developed for sustainable PD has stayed with us over the years. youtu.be/Gs_kjYqRa4M #Edusky
5 for 5 - Episode 56 Relaunch - Building a Sustainable PD Practice (with Yulia Kharchenko)
As we celebrate five years of The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast, we’re revisiting some of the conversations that have most shaped our thinking—and, we hope, yours. These episodes reflect the heart of…
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March 25, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Our fourth throwback episode connected us with one of our earliest fans - Yulia Kharchenko - and brought us back to the core of our podcast: reflective practice. The framework Yulia and her colleagues have developed for sustainable PD has stayed with us over the years. youtu.be/Gs_kjYqRa4M #Edusky
We wrote this blog post after our first year of podcasting, but the ideas still ring true today, five years since we started. We’ve learned so much along the way... 💪🎨🎙️
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#podcasting #startingapodcast
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#podcasting #startingapodcast
One episode at a time: Things we've learned about podcasting
As of today we are officially celebrating one year since the launch of The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast. And as a podcast for reflective practice, we thought it was only right to pause and … reflect…
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March 20, 2026 at 7:28 PM
We wrote this blog post after our first year of podcasting, but the ideas still ring true today, five years since we started. We’ve learned so much along the way... 💪🎨🎙️
www.teacherthinkaloud.com/post/startin...
#podcasting #startingapodcast
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#podcasting #startingapodcast
Our third throwback episode harks back to a conversation that truly blew our socks off. 🧦 We remember feeling so invigorated by Brantley Turner and the clear but nuanced perspective she brought to the table on #globalcitizenship. youtu.be/Kpb6zt7Cnck #ELsky #EduSky
5 for 5 - E44 Relaunch - Global citizenship: Opening the view to the possible (with Brantley Turner)
As we celebrate five years of The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast, we’re revisiting some of the conversations that have most shaped our thinking—and, we hope, yours. These episodes reflect the heart of…
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March 18, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Our third throwback episode harks back to a conversation that truly blew our socks off. 🧦 We remember feeling so invigorated by Brantley Turner and the clear but nuanced perspective she brought to the table on #globalcitizenship. youtu.be/Kpb6zt7Cnck #ELsky #EduSky
An oldie but a goodie… We’re still learning about how to be better trauma-sensitive educators. ♥️https://www.teacherthinkaloud.com/post/trauma-sensitive-teaching-in-it-for-the-long-haul #trauma #TraumaSensitiveTeaching
Trauma-sensitive teaching: in it for the long haul
Recently, we spoke with Sherry MacKay, educator and founder of Glocally Connected and ESL with TLC to try to wrap our minds around the many intricacies and considerations for engaging with learners…
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March 16, 2026 at 6:25 PM
An oldie but a goodie… We’re still learning about how to be better trauma-sensitive educators. ♥️https://www.teacherthinkaloud.com/post/trauma-sensitive-teaching-in-it-for-the-long-haul #trauma #TraumaSensitiveTeaching
Our second throwback episode is an homage to our dear friend of the pod Sherry MacKay, who opened our eyes so many years ago to #TraumaSensitiveTeaching practices. Listen now! youtu.be/vCiyPTgqfcs
#trauma #ELT #ESL #EFL #Teaching #Education #EduSky #ELsky
#trauma #ELT #ESL #EFL #Teaching #Education #EduSky #ELsky
5 for 5 - Episode 34 Relaunch - Trauma-sensitive teaching (with Sherry MacKay)
As we celebrate five years of The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast, we’re revisiting some of the conversations that have most shaped our thinking—and, we hope, yours. These episodes reflect the heart of…
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March 11, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Our second throwback episode is an homage to our dear friend of the pod Sherry MacKay, who opened our eyes so many years ago to #TraumaSensitiveTeaching practices. Listen now! youtu.be/vCiyPTgqfcs
#trauma #ELT #ESL #EFL #Teaching #Education #EduSky #ELsky
#trauma #ELT #ESL #EFL #Teaching #Education #EduSky #ELsky
Creating a welcoming classroom environment never goes out of style. Here are four ways to make your classroom more inclusive: www.teacherthinkaloud.com/post/4-ways-....
#representation #DEI #diversity #equity #inclusion #inclusiveed #education
#representation #DEI #diversity #equity #inclusion #inclusiveed #education
4 Ways to Foster an Inclusive ESL Classroom
By virtue of what we do, ESL teachers can easily fall into the trap of believing that because we work with diverse groups of learners, we’re already fulfilling the goal of diversity, representation,…
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March 6, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Creating a welcoming classroom environment never goes out of style. Here are four ways to make your classroom more inclusive: www.teacherthinkaloud.com/post/4-ways-....
#representation #DEI #diversity #equity #inclusion #inclusiveed #education
#representation #DEI #diversity #equity #inclusion #inclusiveed #education
For our first throwback episode, we’re going back to 2021, when our episodes were just the two of us talking, and our editing skills were still in progress… ⌛ On this episode, we revisit a powerful conversation about #representation in the #EnglishLanguageClassroom. Listen now! youtu.be/NpUmrnbUJo8
5 for 5 - Episode 14 Relaunch - Representation: More than just a stock photo
As we celebrate five years of The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast, we’re revisiting some of the conversations that have most shaped our thinking—and, we hope, yours. These episodes reflect the heart of…
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March 4, 2026 at 8:36 PM
For our first throwback episode, we’re going back to 2021, when our episodes were just the two of us talking, and our editing skills were still in progress… ⌛ On this episode, we revisit a powerful conversation about #representation in the #EnglishLanguageClassroom. Listen now! youtu.be/NpUmrnbUJo8
The podcast is turning 5! 🎂 What’s been your favorite episode so far? Let us know in the comments. 👇 #HappyBirthday #5for5 #PodcastAnniversary #EnglishLanguageTeaching #Podcasting
February 26, 2026 at 8:28 PM
The podcast is turning 5! 🎂 What’s been your favorite episode so far? Let us know in the comments. 👇 #HappyBirthday #5for5 #PodcastAnniversary #EnglishLanguageTeaching #Podcasting
In this episode, co-hosts Shé and Anna sit down with Dr. Lillian Ardell—founder of Language Matters—for a timely and deeply reflective conversation about monolingual bias and how it shapes English language education around the world. youtu.be/U5dWZWp7JQQ #MultilingualEducation #BilingualEducation
Episode 81 – The Monolingual Bias: Advocacy for English Language Teachers (with Lillian Ardell)
In this episode of The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast, co-hosts Shé and Anna sit down with Dr. Lillian Ardell—founder of Language Matters—for a timely and deeply reflective conversation about…
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February 13, 2026 at 5:59 PM
In this episode, co-hosts Shé and Anna sit down with Dr. Lillian Ardell—founder of Language Matters—for a timely and deeply reflective conversation about monolingual bias and how it shapes English language education around the world. youtu.be/U5dWZWp7JQQ #MultilingualEducation #BilingualEducation
Maybe a loaded question for the current climate… What does the #MonolingualBias look like in your classroom or community? In what ways is English or another language given priority over other languages? And how do you show that you value #multilingualism in your classroom practices?
February 9, 2026 at 8:48 AM
Maybe a loaded question for the current climate… What does the #MonolingualBias look like in your classroom or community? In what ways is English or another language given priority over other languages? And how do you show that you value #multilingualism in your classroom practices?
Information overload is real—and our students feel it too. 📱🧠 From algorithms to AI-generated content, today’s media landscape makes it harder than ever to tell fact from fiction. www.teacherthinkaloud.com/post/10-esse... #MediaLiteracy #CriticalThinking #ELT #ESLTeachers #EFL #DigitalLiteracy
10 Essential Concepts to Teach Media Literacy
As we wade through world events, media literacy is crucial for navigating the vast landscape of information coming at us. English language teachers are uniquely positioned to introduce media literacy…
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February 6, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Information overload is real—and our students feel it too. 📱🧠 From algorithms to AI-generated content, today’s media landscape makes it harder than ever to tell fact from fiction. www.teacherthinkaloud.com/post/10-esse... #MediaLiteracy #CriticalThinking #ELT #ESLTeachers #EFL #DigitalLiteracy
How do algorithms shape the information you consume on a daily basis?
Listen to our latest episode for a conversation about algorithms, echo chambers, and the urgent role of critical thinking in English language teaching. youtu.be/dG0-htU9m0c
#CriticalThinking #MediaLiteracy #DigitalLiteracy
Listen to our latest episode for a conversation about algorithms, echo chambers, and the urgent role of critical thinking in English language teaching. youtu.be/dG0-htU9m0c
#CriticalThinking #MediaLiteracy #DigitalLiteracy
E80 – Algorithms, Echo Chambers, and Critical Thinking in the EL Classroom (with Andrea Collados)
In this episode, Shé and Anna are joined by global educator and ESL teacher Andrea Collados for a timely and deeply reflective conversation about algorithms, echo chambers, and the urgent role of…
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January 23, 2026 at 4:53 PM
How do algorithms shape the information you consume on a daily basis?
Listen to our latest episode for a conversation about algorithms, echo chambers, and the urgent role of critical thinking in English language teaching. youtu.be/dG0-htU9m0c
#CriticalThinking #MediaLiteracy #DigitalLiteracy
Listen to our latest episode for a conversation about algorithms, echo chambers, and the urgent role of critical thinking in English language teaching. youtu.be/dG0-htU9m0c
#CriticalThinking #MediaLiteracy #DigitalLiteracy
#Misinformation is everywhere, and #MediaLiteracy is a vital skill. We want to know:
👉 What steps do you take to think critically about content on your social media feed?
👉 How do you teach your students to do the same?
Share your response in the comments! 🎙️
#ELT #ReflectiveTeaching #EduSky
👉 What steps do you take to think critically about content on your social media feed?
👉 How do you teach your students to do the same?
Share your response in the comments! 🎙️
#ELT #ReflectiveTeaching #EduSky
January 8, 2026 at 7:34 PM
#Misinformation is everywhere, and #MediaLiteracy is a vital skill. We want to know:
👉 What steps do you take to think critically about content on your social media feed?
👉 How do you teach your students to do the same?
Share your response in the comments! 🎙️
#ELT #ReflectiveTeaching #EduSky
👉 What steps do you take to think critically about content on your social media feed?
👉 How do you teach your students to do the same?
Share your response in the comments! 🎙️
#ELT #ReflectiveTeaching #EduSky
Happy New Year! 🎉 Our first episode of 2026 integrates the voices of #Teachers around the world, who reflect on their #TeachingGoals for the #NewYear—from addressing student motivation and needs assessments to integrating AI tools and mindfulness. Listen and #reflect! youtu.be/q_in6I3pXNw
Episode 79 — 2026 Friends of the Podcast: Back to Basics
On this episode, co-hosts Shé and Anna take us back to the roots of the podcast: reflection. The episode integrates the voices of teachers around the world, who reflect on their teaching goals for…
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January 2, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Happy New Year! 🎉 Our first episode of 2026 integrates the voices of #Teachers around the world, who reflect on their #TeachingGoals for the #NewYear—from addressing student motivation and needs assessments to integrating AI tools and mindfulness. Listen and #reflect! youtu.be/q_in6I3pXNw