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 focusing on lexical chunks—common phrases and expressions—rather than isolated words or strict grammar rules can enhance both learner autonomy and teacher effectiveness. Erin shares her journey of adopting the Lexical Approach, practical strategies for classroom implementation, and the significance of allowing students to notice and internalize language patterns.
💡 Reflect with us:
How often do you teach words in isolation rather than as part of a chunk?
What “Matrix moment” have you had in noticing patterns of real-world English?
How might creating more space for emergent language shift your classroom dynamic?
🧰 Resources & Tools:
Everything EFL Podcast by Erin O’Byrne
The No Nonsense Lexical Toolkit (Erin’s 4-week practical course)
Google NGram Books Viewer – for exploring word frequency and corpus data
Eduling App - “The hub for task-based teaching and learning”
Four Idioms with Tasks with Dr. Linh Phung
English Vocabulary with Eduling: Flourish with Dr. Linh Phung
🎙 This episode is sponsored by Ellii Use code THINKALOUD for 15% off your first membership term. Admins can also request a two-month free trial to pilot Ellii for your program.
📚 Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message
01:12 Welcome to the Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast
01:24 Exploring Teaching Strategies
02:32 Introducing the Lexical Approach with Erin O'Byrne
03:16 Icebreaker: Favorite English Phrase or Idiom
04:40 Teaching Idioms and Cross-Cultural Communication
05:14 Corpus Linguistics in Language Teaching
09:01 Empowering Teachers and Learners with the Lexical Approach
16:19 Embracing the Lexical Approach in Practice
18:55 Recognizing Lexical Patterns in Everyday Language
19:19 Practical Strategies for Teaching Lexical Chunks
20:40 The Importance of Noticing in Language Learning
22:22 Reusing Materials for Better Retention
22:59 Balancing Receptive and Productive Knowledge
28:21 Guiding Teachers to Shift from Rules to Real Language
34:30 Introducing the No Nonsense Lexical Toolkit
36:50 Building a Supportive Teaching Community
37:49 Reflecting on the Lexical Approach
#LexicalApproach #ELT #LanguageTeaching #ReflectivePractice #TESOL #TeacherThinkAloud #EFLteachers #TEFL #TeacherDevelopment #EmergentLanguage #Chunking #VocabularyTeaching #EverythingEFL #TeacherGrowth #AppliedLinguistics #ELTCommunity
In this episode of The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast, we sit down with Sara Davila, a self-described “learning alchemist,” to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping education. With her trademark mix of research, theory, and classroom pragmatism, Sara takes us on a journey from the evolution of AI and deep learning to the practical ways teachers can use large language models (LLMs) today.
Together, we dig into questions educators everywhere are asking: What exactly can AI do for teachers? How can we use it responsibly? And what frameworks can guide us as we experiment and adapt? Sara shares practical applications—from using AI as a personal assistant to update lesson plans, to managing schedules and streamlining teacher workflows. She also addresses the ethics of AI, the role of professional development, and why experimentation and play are essential in this new era.
💡 Reflect with us:
How do you see AI supporting your role as a teacher?
What frameworks of reference do you have in place to ensure effective and ethical implementation?
What excites you most—and what worries you most—about AI in education?
Where might AI help you reclaim time or energy in your teaching practice?
🧰 Resources & Tools:
History of AI graphic by Sara Davila
From Revolution to Evolution: What Generative AI Really Means for Language Learning (Cambridge)
AI and English Language Teaching: Affordances and Challenges (BJET)
What We Talk About When We Talk About AI in Education – Audrey Watters
🎙 This episode is sponsored by Ellii Use code THINKALOUD for 15% off your first membership term. Admins can also request a two-month free trial to pilot Ellii for your program.
📚 Chapters:
00:00 Sponsor Message
01:12 Introduction to the Podcast
01:23 Episode Overview
04:02 Meet Our Guest: Sarah Davila
05:55 Understanding Large Language Models (LLMs)
06:23 The Evolution of AI
08:07 Deep Learning and Natural Language Processing
10:55 Generative AI and Transformers
17:29 Recap and Key Concepts
20:30 Frameworks for Teachers Using AI
21:37 Understanding the Rapid Evolution of AI
21:53 Introducing UNESCO's AI Framework for Teachers
22:37 Human-Centered AI: The Core Principle
23:15 Ethics in AI: Teacher Responsibility
26:13 Practical Use Cases for AI in Education
28:09 Leveraging AI for Personal and Professional Development
34:36 Exploring AI Tools in Microsoft and Google Ecosystems
38:41 Final Thoughts and Encouragement for Educators
#AIinEducation #EdTech #AIforTeachers #TeacherThinkAloud #LanguageTeaching #ReflectivePractice #TESOL #ELT #TEFL #AItools #EdTechInnovation #FutureofEducation #TeacherPD #ESLteachers #DigitalPedagogy #EduAI #ClassroomInnovation #TeacherGrowth #LLM #TeacherReflection #ProfessionalGrowth #TeacherDevelopment #TeacherAgency #ELTcommunity #EFLteachers #ELTchat #TEFLlife #EdChat #TeacherLife #EduGrowth #GlobalEd #TeachersOfInstagram #TeachersOfLinkedIn
In Part 2 of our collaboration with the DIESOL Podcast, we reunite with Brent and Ixchell, this time with our signature Teacher Think-Aloud style, with more narrative and reflective interruptions as we delve into actionable strategies. In this episode, we explore the practical side of reflective pedagogy in English language teaching:
How to implement tech tools to enhance reflection
The balance between spontaneous and intentional reflection
Building a sustainable reflective practice that prevents burnout
This episode is packed with hands-on inspiration and strategies, designed to empower teachers to bring meaningful reflection into their classrooms. 🎧 Join us as we uncover ways to stay connected, nurture professional growth, and keep the joy of teaching alive through reflection.
💡 Reflect with us:
Have you had any ‘aha’ moments during unplanned reflection?
What are your favorite strategies for reflection? (How) do you integrate technology into reflection?
What tools or tips have helped you sustain reflection over time?
🧰 Resources & Tools:
🎙 This episode is sponsored by Ellii Use code THINKALOUD for 15% off your first membership term. Admins can also request a two-month free trial to pilot Ellii for your program.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message
01:12 Welcome to the Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast
01:46 Reflective Practice: Part Two
02:23 Meet Brent and Ixchell
02:41 Unplanned Reflection Moments
03:53 Intentional Reflection Strategies
08:45 Reflection in Action vs. Reflection on Action
09:51 Using Reflection for Goal Setting
18:48 Integrating Technology in Reflection
23:49 Using Commute Time for Reflection
24:33 Marco Polo for Teacher Collaboration
26:06 The Role of Accountability Partners
27:16 Tech Tools for Reflective Teaching
33:04 Collective Reflection and PLNs
36:55 Avoiding Teacher Burnout
41:27 Final Thoughts and Resources
In this special crossover episode of The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast, Shé and Anna team up with Brent Warner and Ixchell Reyes of the DIESOL Podcast (Developing Innovation in English as a Second or Other Language) for a lively conversation about reflective practice—the foundation of our podcast and a shared passion between both shows.
Instead of our usual format, you’ll hear the DIESOL style: less commentary, more conversation, and plenty of banter across all four of us.
In Part 1, the group explores the why of reflective pedagogy and its core principles:
What reflective practice really means in the context of English language teaching
Why reflection matters for teachers’ professional growth and students’ learning
How to move from superficial reflection to deeper engagement
This episode offers both philosophical grounding and practical inspiration, setting the stage for Part 2, where the conversation will dig more into actionable strategies for bringing reflection into the classroom.
🎧 Tune in to hear how reflective practice can empower teachers, shape learning experiences, and sustain professional joy—while enjoying the energy of four educators learning from each other.
💡 Reflect with us:
How do you currently define reflective practice in your own teaching?
When was the last time reflection helped you shift or adapt your teaching approach?
In what ways can reflection become a shared practice in your teaching community rather than an isolated one?
🧰 Resources & Tools:
🎙 This episode is sponsored by Ellii Use code THINKALOUD for 15% off your first membership term. Admins can also request a two-month free trial to pilot Ellii for your program.
In this episode, co-hosts Shé and Anna sit down with climate activist, teacher trainer, and founder of Renewable English, Harry Waters, for an energizing conversation on integrating environmental sustainability into English language teaching. 🌱🌍
Harry shares how his early activism and global teaching experiences led him to reimagine ELT as a platform for climate awareness, youth empowerment, and project-based learning. From fifth graders launching school-wide recycling campaigns to international litter-picking initiatives, his stories show that students don’t need permission to make change—they just need space to act. 🚮📚
Whether you’re teaching beginners or advanced learners, Harry offers practical and empowering tips for embedding sustainability into everyday lessons—not as a one-off Earth Day unit, but as a consistent, student-centered context for meaningful communication. 💬
💡 Reflect with us:
What’s one small shift you can make this week to model sustainability for your students?
How can you transform your classroom into a space where environmental agency is possible?
What’s a “local” issue your students care about that connects to a global theme?
How might you use a grammar point (like conditionals) to explore real-world topics?
🧰 Resources & Tools:
Renewable English – Harry’s platform with free resources for climate-focused ELT
Activities for a Green Mindset – Harry’s book with 30 adaptable projects and lessons
UN Sustainable Development Goals – A flexible framework to ground student inquiry
🧭 Related Episodes:
🎙 This episode is sponsored by Ellii Use code THINKALOUD for 15% off your first membership term. Admins can also request a two-month free trial to pilot Ellii for your program.
#GreeningELT #EnvironmentalEducation #ClimateInELT #SustainabilityInEducation #ReflectiveTeaching #ProjectBasedLearning #YouthActivism #TeacherThinkAloud #ESL #EFL #GlobalCitizenship #ClimateAction #SDGs #ELTCommunity
In this episode, co-hosts Shé and Anna sit down with Sharon Tjaden-Burkes, Senior Instructional Designer and founder of the IDEA Networking Sessions, to explore what it really takes to move from the English language classroom into instructional design. 🎙️
Sharon shares a candid look at what sparked her transition, the emotional toll of adjunct life, the joy of upskilling through tinkering and tech tools, and how her teaching background became a superpower in her new role. 🎯💻
Whether you're already eyeing a move into L&D or still wondering if it’s even possible, this conversation is packed with realistic advice, reflective insights, and hard-won encouragement. Sharon reminds us that sustainable careers are not just about the paycheck—they're about peace, purpose, and knowing your worth. 🌱
💡 Reflect with us:
What part of your teaching role feels unsustainable—and what might that be telling you?
What are your non-negotiable values in your next career move?
🧰 Resources & Tools:
IDEA Networking Sessions – Free monthly Zoom meetups for transitioning teachers: Join here
PowerDirector by Cyber Link– Sharon’s go-to video editing software
Camtasia – Screen recording and editing tool
🧭 Related Episodes:
E 60 - From teaching to materials writing: a chat with Ellii (with Ben Buckwold and Tara Benwell)
E 35 - Be brave enough to say ‘I don’t know’ (with Lina Jurkunas)
Just for fun:
Why Some of Us Don’t Have One True Calling | Emilie Wapnick | TED
Anna actually gifted Shé Emily’s book, How to Be Everything: A Guide for Those Who (Still) Don't Know What They Want to Be When They Grow Up a few years ago. It’s a useful guide that helps you reframe your professional narrative and unique skillset. Definitely recommend picking it up if you’re thinking of a change, or curious about what it means to be a multipotentialite.
🎙 This episode is sponsored by Ellii
#ELTtoID #InstructionalDesign #TeacherTransition #ID #L&D #LearningandDevelopment #ReflectiveTeaching #OnlineLearningDesign #TeacherThinkAloud #LDtools #TeacherSustainability #CareerPivot #WomenInEdTech
In this episode, co-hosts Shé and Anna share their 2025 summer reading list—13 unforgettable books that move across cultures, borders, and languages. Whether you're traveling, lesson planning, or just in need of some inspiration, this curated collection will offer powerful perspectives on migration, memory, identity, and resistance. 🧳💬
From a nine-year-old’s journey across Central America in Solito, to reflections on travel privilege in Airplane Mode, and explorations of family legacy in Homegoing and The Covenant of Water, these stories will expand your worldview and spark classroom ideas for deeper cultural engagement. 🌍✍️
Need inspiration for PD book clubs or classroom literature units? We’ve got you. These texts aren't just for pleasure reading—they’re powerful teaching tools.
🎧 Listen now and join us for a literary journey across generations and geographies!
💡 Reflect with us: What are you reading this summer to challenge cultural assumptions? What literature have you brought into your classroom to increase cross-cultural understanding and build empathy? What’s your favorite way to engage students with world literature?
🎧 Related Resources:
📖 Books Mentioned:
🎙 This episode is sponsored by Ellii
Use code THINKALOUD for 15% off your first membership term.
Admins can also reach out for a two-month free trial!
In this episode of the Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast, hosts Anna and Shé discuss the importance of building rapport in the classroom, revisiting techniques adapted for online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Guest Bob Nguyen shares his journey of integrating technology into teaching, emphasizing authentic student connection through tools like Padlet, Mentimeter, and Gather Town. Bob also highlights the pedagogical principles that improved his teaching practices both online and in-person, focusing on inclusivity and genuine interactions. The episode concludes with reflections on transferring these insights back to traditional classroom settings.
💡 Reflect with us: What strategies have you learned over the years to build rapport in your classroom? How did teaching online enhance your practice? And what strategies have you brought back with you to the analog classroom?
🎧 Related Resources:
⚒️ Tech Tools on this Episode:
🎙 This episode is sponsored by Ellii
Use code THINKALOUD for 15% off your first membership term.
Admins can also reach out for a two-month free trial!
#DigitalTools #TeachingOnline #Pandemic #VirtualLearning #OnlineLearning #OnlineTeaching #Gather #Padlet #Mentimeter #LanguageEducation #ReflectiveTeaching #TeacherThinkAloud
In this episode of The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast, we pull back the curtain on the increasingly popular—yet often misunderstood—lifestyle of digital nomadism in English Language Teaching (ELT). Our guest, teacher trainer, materials writer, and visual thinking advocate Emily Bryson, joins us from the road to talk about the real logistics, trade-offs, and intentional choices that come with taking your ELT career on the move.
We dig into everything from makeshift workstations and managing multiple income streams to travel-induced burnout, marketing myths around passive income, and the hidden labor of constant relocation. Emily also shares her evolving reflections on privilege and global mobility, climate impact, and what it means to work remotely in an ethical and grounded way.
Whether you’re considering life as a digital nomad or are simply curious about how other ELT professionals manage remote work and international living, this episode offers practical insights and heartfelt reflection on finding balance between purpose, place, and profession.
💡 This episode is sponsored by Ellii – one of the world’s leading content libraries for English language teachers. Use our exclusive code THINKALOUD to save 15% on your first membership, or reach out for a free trial if you’re buying for a full program. Visit ellii.com.
📚 Links & Resources:
Emily Bryson’s website: emilybrysonelt.com
Emily’s blog post on becoming an ELT nomad (via Ellii)
Ellii resources and discount: ellii.com
🎧 Related Episodes:
Episode 61 - Travel with Purpose: Teaching and volunteering around the world (with Aileen Hale)
Episode 44 - Global Citizenship: Opening the view to the possible (with Brantley Turner)
💬 Connect with Us:
LinkedIn | Bluesky | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok
teacherthinkaloudpod@gmail.com
TESOL 2025 was a whirlwind! We interviewed educators from around the globe, discussing AI, advocacy, community, and more. Hear their insights and feel the energy of the convention. Watch or listen to our video episode now!
📸 Photo & video credit: joevoigts.com
🎧 Related Resources:
Episode 30 – Drama in the classroom: beyond the role play (with Richard Silberg)
Episode 66 – “Being a native speaker isn’t a qualification” (with Meri Maroutian)
🎙 This episode is sponsored by Ellii
Use code THINKALOUD for 15% off your first membership term.
Admins can also reach out for a two-month free trial!
💡 Learn more:
#TESOL2025 #TeacherPodcast #ELT #ELT #ReflectiveTeaching #TeachEnglish #ReflectivePedagogy #ESL #EFL #Teaching #Education #LoveTeaching #GlobalELT #Teacher #English #LanguageLearning #ReflectivePractice #TESOL
In this episode, we dive into the pervasive issue of native speakerism in English Language Teaching with educator and advocate Meri Maroutian.
Meri shares her journey into the profession, the biases she’s faced, and the reflective, practical tools she now offers to help others tackle this issue—like her three-part masterclass designed to dismantle accent bias and outdated teaching models.
We also hear from listeners about how native speakerism has impacted them, and reflect on how all of us—whether classroom teachers, trainers, or administrators—can work toward a more equitable profession.
💡 Reflect with us:
How do your materials, practices, or hiring processes reinforce or challenge native speaker bias? What steps can you take to prioritize qualifications and intelligibility over perceived nativeness?
🎧 Related Resources:
Episode 18 – Book Review: Race, Empire, and English Language Teaching
E46 - Challenging inequities toward multilingual teachers (with Alex Tang & Carine Saucillo)
Connect with Meri:
🎙 This episode is sponsored by Ellii
Use code THINKALOUD for 15% off your first membership term.
Admins can also reach out for a two-month free trial!
#NativeSpeakerism #ELTEquity #MultilingualTeachers #GlobalEnglishes #PronunciationMatters #LanguageEducation #ReflectiveTeaching #TeacherThinkAloud
E 65 - “The world comes to TESOL!” (with Dr. Debra Suarez)
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Debra Suarez, President of TESOL International Association, to explore what’s in store for TESOL 2025 and reflect on the evolving landscape of English language teaching.
From AI in ELT and translanguaging to teacher advocacy and building global communities of practice, this conversation is packed with insights for educators preparing for the convention and beyond. Dr. Suarez shares her inspiring career journey, discusses the importance of adapting—not transplanting—teaching methodologies, and gives us a sneak peek at her keynote: The Joy of TESOL. 🎉
Whether you’re a TESOL veteran or a first-time attendee, this episode offers practical advice on maximizing your conference experience and making meaningful professional connections.
💡 Reflect with us! What are you most looking forward to at TESOL 2025? How do you cultivate joy in your teaching practice?
📢 Are you attending TESOL 2025? Come say hi! We’ll be presenting “Pause and Reflect: Building a Sustainable, Personalized PD Plan” on March 19th at 10 AM in Bixby Ballroom 4 at the Marriott Long Beach Downtown Hotel.
Let us know what sessions you’re excited about! Tag us on social media and join the conversation.
📌 Resources Mentioned
Episode 18 - Book Review: Race, Empire, and English Language Teaching
Episode 53 - Teachers as Advocates: You can do it too! (with Rosemary Colón)
Episode 54 - 2024 TESOL Special: Maximizing Your Conference Experience
Blog Post - Maximizing Your Conference Experience: From Uptake to Output
💡 This episode is sponsored by Ellii (formerly ESL Library). Check out their offerings atellii.com.
#TESOL2025 #TESOLInternational #ELTCommunity #AIinELT #Translanguaging #TeacherAdvocacy #GlobalELT #ProfessionalDevelopment #EnglishTeaching #LanguageEducation #TeacherLife #ReflectiveTeaching #JoyofTESOL #ConferenceNetworking #TESOLConvention
E 64 - Soft Skills, Strong Impact: Supporting Multilingual Healthcare Professionals (with Shweta Rumkumar)
Happy 2025! In this episode, we dive into the essential intersection of soft skills and intercultural communicative competence (ICC) in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) contexts. Join Shé and Anna as they chat with special guest Shweta Ramkumar, an educator specializing in coaching multilingual healthcare professionals to navigate diverse workplace dynamics.
Whether you're an ESP teacher, a language professional, or someone curious about integrating soft skills into specialized training, this episode is packed with actionable advice and thought-provoking discussions.
📌 Resources
Connect with Shweta on LinkedIn
Shweta's YouTube Channel: Healthy Dynamics
💡 Reflect with us! What are your strategies for teaching soft skills in ESP?
We want to hear from you! Share your insights via email at teacherthinkaloud@gmail.com or connect with us on social media.
🎧 Like this episode? Share it, subscribe to the podcast, and stay tuned for more reflective discussions in ELT.
Until next time, happy teaching and happy reflecting!
💡 This episode is sponsored by Ellii (formerly ESL Library). Check out their offerings at ellii.com.
Shey and Anna wrap up 2024 by looking back on personal milestones, professional breakthroughs, and podcast highlights—from raising multilingual children to using AI in the classroom. Join them for a candid chat about motherhood, teacher training abroad, balancing multiple roles, and where the podcast is headed next year. Get ready for reflections, lots of laughs, and a peek at future plans for 2025!
🤔 Reflect with us: What are you reflecting on as we come to the end of 2024? What would you like to focus your energy on in the new year?
📚 Mentioned in the episode:
TESOL Pop - From Teacher to Teacherpreneur with Shélynn Riel – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2w4frJzhz38
2024 Specialist Master Class "From Chalk to ChatGPT: Emerging Tech in ELT" – https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_IwQa0kU3YqEN9R_OCA7pKv-RdlGE22g&si=Zr06BiGl1algy1KN
#TeacherThinkAloudPodcast #YearInReview #ReflectiveTeaching #PodcastForTeachers #TeacherLife #EndOfYearReflections #ELT #ReflectiveTeaching #TeachEnglish #ReflectivePedagogy #ESL #EFL #Teaching #Education #LoveTeaching #GlobalELT #Teacher #English #LanguageLearning #ReflectivePractice
Raising multilingual children takes some planning and intention. Join us as ESOL teacher and multilingual mama Anna (Anya) Burt walks us through what it takes to raise multilingual children, the myths surrounding bilingualism, and practical approaches to introducing languages to your children. 👶🏻🍼 Whether you have or plan to have your own children, or simply whether you teach a language or love learning languages yourself, there’s bound to be a takeaway for you in this jam-packed episode! 💡
🤔 Reflect with us: What’s your approach to raising multilingual children?
📚 Resources:
Anya’s children’s books: http://www.abburt.com
Contact her via email at info@abburt.com.
🗣️Books, Board Games and Toys from Russian-Speaking Cultures:
STP Goods Store: https://www.stpgoods.com/
Sunduchok Detskikh Knig Store: https://www.sunduchokknig.com/
Russian-Speaking Children’s Shows on YouTube:
Malyshariki
Buryonka Dasha
Masha i Medvyed’
Mi-Mi-Mishki
Zhyla-Byla Tsarevna
Fiksiki
Tsarevny
In this episode, Anna and Shey chat with Aileen Hale, international teacher trainer, consultant, and creator of Travel with Purpose, a podcast about language and culture acquisition through service learning. Join us to reflect on what it means to teach in an international context and how to do so in a meaningful and respectful way.
💡 Reflect with us:
Where have you taught around the world, or where would you like to go?
How will you ensure your experience is purposeful?
📚 Resources:
Learn more about service learning: https://www.edutopia.org/blog/what-heck-service-learning-heather-wolpert-gawron
Learn more about Aileen and her work supporting individuals interested in service learning: https://www.create-connections.net/
Join us for a fascinating conversation with Ben Buckwold, CEO and Founder of Ellii (formerly ESL Library) and Tara Benwell, Ellii’s VP of Publishing, as we dive into the world of materials writing! 📚
✨ Whether you're a teacher curious about transitioning into content creation or looking to learn more about how Ellii got its start, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration.
Tune in and discover how teaching experience can shape and elevate the creation of high-quality learning resources.
Reflect with us:
Have you ever wondered what it might be like to transition into another area within education? What roles are you entertaining? Have you already done it? How have your teacher skills transferred into your new role?
📚Resources:
In this episode, we explore the often-overlooked role of silence in the language classroom. Discover how integrating moments of quiet can enhance learning, foster self-reflection, and support social-emotional learning (SEL). Luis Javier Pentón Herrera shares his insights and practical tips for teachers looking to bring quiet into their classrooms.
Tune in now and learn how silence can be a powerful tool in your teaching toolkit!
Reflect with us:
What role does silence play in your language classroom?
📚Resources:
Podcast episode: E2 - Shut up and let them talk!
Website: Luis Javier Pentón Herrera
Article: 2024 TESOL Teacher of the Year
Book: Social Emotional Learning In the English Language Classroom (Luis Javier Pentón Herrera & Gilda Martinez-Alba, 2021)
Silence in English Language Pedagogy: From Research to Practice (Bao, 2023)
Article: Into the Void: Re-envisioning Silence Through an SEL Lens in Foreign Language Education (Forthcoming, December 2024)
Book: Social-Emotional Learning in English Language Teaching (Forthcoming, December 2024)
On this episode, guest Eric Trader shares his experience as the director of a community-based learning center serving a multilingual population with diverse needs. Join us and be inspired by Eric’s optimism, creative problem-solving, and his lovely singing voice!
📚Resources:
Podcast episode: Jennifer Jenkins on Global Englishes (TEFLology, 2018)
Article: Teaching pronunciation for English as a Lingua Franca: A sociopolitical perspective (Jenkins, 2009).
Article: A Sociolinguistically Based, Empirically Researched Pronunciation Syllabus for English as an International Language (Jenkins, 2002)
Article: Which pronunciation norms and models for English as an International Language (Jenkins, 1998).
On this episode, guest Angela Tribus Ramos shares her perspective on teaching networking, considering all of the cultural nuances involved in this challenging skill. From reducing anxiety around small talk to Hofstede’s cultural dimensions and, yes, our passion for birding 🦆🦅🦉you’re sure to come away with oodles of practical takeaways.
📚 Resources:
Connect with Angela on LinkedIn!
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