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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
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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
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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
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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

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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
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In this episode, Shé and Anna interview Tabitha Kidwel about her research on the preparation and #ProfessionalDevelopment of #TeacherTrainers. This episode is a must-listen for anyone leading or aspiring to lead #ProfessionalLearning in #ELT! youtu.be/RK5dEG8AA6w #TeacherTraining #EduSky #ELsky
E78 — Training the Trainers: Building the Next Generation of Teacher Educators (w/ Tabitha Kidwell)
In this episode of The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast, Shé and Anna interview Tabitha Kidwell, an esteemed teacher educator, about her research on the preparation and professional development of teacher…
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December 5, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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In this lively episode, Shé sits down with Ben Buckwold and Tara Benwell to explore the story behind one of @Ellii.com’s most creative classroom tools: #ElliiDilemmas. Discover how play, curiosity, and compassion can turn classroom conversation into authentic connection. youtu.be/JNk03oadJgI #ELsky
E77 - Ellii Dilemmas: Sparking Real Dialogue in the ELT Classroom (with Ben Buckwold & Tara Benwell)
In this lively episode, Shé sits down with Ben Buckwold (Founder & CEO of Ellii) and Tara Benwell (VP of Publishing at Ellii) to explore the story behind one of @ellii's most creative classroom…
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November 14, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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We want to feature your voices on our annual Friends of the Podcast episode! 🎤 This year, we're asking teachers to get back to basics and reflect on what areas you want to work on in your teaching practice. Getting featured is easy! 👇 #ELsky #EduSky
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November 10, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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In this episode, we the #LexicalApproach in teaching English and explore how focusing on lexical chunks—common phrases and expressions—rather than isolated words or strict grammar rules can enhance both learner autonomy and teacher effectiveness. Listen now!
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Episode 76: Unpacking the Lexical Approach (with Erin O’Byrne)
In this episode of The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast, Shé and Anna discuss the importance of the Lexical Approach in teaching English, featuring insights from guest Erin O’Byrne. They explore how…
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October 24, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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Teaching vocabulary is the bread and butter of #EnglishLanguageTeaching 🍞🧈 Without words, there isn’t much substance to a #language... What's your favorite idiom to teach? Share your response in the comments! 👇 #ELT #Vocabulary #TeachingEnglish #ReflectiveTeaching #ESL #EFL #LanguageLearning #ELsky
October 17, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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#Teachers! We want to feature you on our upcoming #PodcastEpisode. 🎤 This year, we're asking you to get back to basics and reflect on what areas you want to work on in your teaching practice. Go to bit.ly/backtobasics26, listen to the prompt, and record your response with one easy click.✨ #ELsky
October 1, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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#ReflectivePractice is not new, but it is a powerful tool to evolve our teaching practices. So what is it, why is it so important, and how can it transform your teaching? Explore our reflective practice starter kit and kick your school year into gear at bit.ly/RPstarterkit. ⚒️ #EduSky #ELsky
September 12, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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The removal of federal guidelines for teaching #EnglishLearners suggests a lack of federal enforcement and further challenges down the road. So what can teachers do? Read our blog post for ideas.
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US Department of Education Rescinds Guidance on English Learners’ Rights and Learning Standards
The recent news from the U.S. Department of Education has sent a ripple of concern through the English as a Second Language (ESL) teaching community. Here are several avenues through which we can adv...
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August 26, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Embrace the imperfections! In our latest episode, we dive into the beauty of #imperfection in education and content creation with Bob Nguyen as he navigated #onlineteachingduring the #pandemic and beyond. Listen now. 🎧 youtu.be/q8wl6ZGyV3Y
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May 30, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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During the pandemic, teachers had to adapt quickly to teaching online 💻 What tricks did you learn to build rapport in your online classroom? Any favorite tools or strategies? What tricks have you brought back to your in-person teaching? Let us know! ⬇️ #onlineteaching #ELT #ELsky #EduSky
May 23, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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Whether you’re considering life as a #digitalnomad or are simply curious about how other #ELT professionals manage #remotework internationally, this episode offers practical insights on finding balance between purpose, place, and profession. Listen now! youtu.be/cl_gQESADKE #ELsky #EduSky
May 9, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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From formative assessments to AI ethics, #TESOL2025 had it all! Join us as we recap the highlights and share powerful takeaways from educators worldwide. Watch now! youtu.be/8CxCEIBPWyA #AIforEducation #TESOL #TeacherPodcast #ELT #ELsky #EduSky
April 24, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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Would you want someone with no training to fly your plane? ✈️ What about teach you #English? On this episode, Meri implores us to treat #ELT as a profession, not just something any #NativeSpeaker can do. #ELsky #EduSky

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March 28, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Listen as we dive into the pervasive issue of #NativeSpeakerism in #ELT with educator and advocate Meri Maroutian. Meri shares her journey into the profession, the biases she’s faced, and how to tackle them. ❤️

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March 26, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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It’s no secret that there’s #bias against non-native speaking #teachers of #English in #ELT. Native speakers are given preference, consciously or unconsciously, over teachers who learned English as a second language. ⚖️ How have you seen native speaker bias play out in ELT? #unconsciousbias #ELsky
March 7, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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Last week, we led a workshop on how to use #VoiceThread as a #professionaldevelopment tool and to build a mini #PLN for #ELteachers. Thanks for having us, @voicethread.bsky.social! Check out the recording for a preview of our signature workshop. buff.ly/l19m9nW #ELT #EduSky #ELsky #languagelearning
Using VoiceThread for Professional Development
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March 4, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Be our valentine? 💌 Whether you’re a longtime fan like Yulia or a newer fan, we’re glad you found us. Thank you for listening! XOXO

#testimonial #appreciationpost #valentine #valentinesday #podcast #ELT #TeachEnglish #ESL #EFL #Teaching #Education #LoveTeaching #ELsky #EduSky
February 14, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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We love our listeners! Our mission is to support teachers in developing their skills through reflection and conversation. We’re glad our topics resonate! XOXO

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February 12, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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Join us for an interactive workshop, in which we share our ideas for using #VoiceThread to support teacher #professionaldevelopment in #ELT.

🗓️ Tue, Feb. 25 | 1 PM ET
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February 10, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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Our latest episode explores the transformative power of #softskills and intercultural communicative competence (ICC) in English for Specific Purposes contexts - specifically the #healthcare field. Read about it in @ellii.com's blog! 🤓 #ESP #crossculturalcommunication #medicalenglish #Edusky #ELsky
Bridging Cultures & Skills in ESP with The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast
In the latest episode of The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast, hosts Shélynn Riel and Anna Ciriani-Dean sit down with Shweta Ramkumar, an educator specializing in coaching multilingual healthcare...
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January 29, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Our recent guest, Shweta Ramkumar, shared fascinating tidbits about the #softskills and cross-cultural competencies needed to succeed as a #multilingual #healthcare professional. Listen to our latest episode for more! buff.ly/4h5umfL

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E64 - Soft Skills, Strong Impact: Supporting ML Healthcare Professionals (with Shweta Ramkumar)
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January 27, 2025 at 5:28 PM