In education, hard skills such as the academic knowledge of the subject and the know-how of teaching in general, the strategies, the methodology, the assessment are the focal point. But today, I wanted to talk about the soft skills that are much more difficult to define and quantify because they are less concrete, but have been proven time and time again just as important as the know-how. These skills involve interpersonal and interpersonal communication, being flexible, cultural awareness, and others. And they help us forge meaningful relationships, as well as allow us to live a more fulfilling life. And, in particular, I wanted to touch upon two aspects of those soft skills, communication and cultural awareness, and why they are extremely important when you're working with English learners.

What you will hear about in this episode:

• The crucial role of soft skills in effective communication and relationship building
• List of Essential Soft Skills for Educators
• The impact of teacher communication on student connection and content accessibility
• Definition and significance of cultural awareness

Show Notes:

• Episode 110 - The Two Most Important Soft Skills for Teachers of English Learners

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