The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast

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?

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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?

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Anya’s children’s books: http://www.abburt.com

Contact her via email at [email protected]. 

🗣️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:

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:

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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.

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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?

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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!

What role does silence play in your language classroom?

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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!

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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.

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Connect with Angela on LinkedIn!
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How do you sustain your professional development as an educator? In this episode, guest Yulia Kharchenko shares a framework she and her colleagues have developed to ensure future teachers are prepared for future challenges in the teaching profession… 🎧

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Connect with Yulia on X or LinkedIn!

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How do you create a welcoming atmosphere for all students? 🌈 In this episode, guest Kim Carroll shares insights on how to make our classrooms safe spaces for LGBTQIA+ individuals worldwide.

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We’re just recovering from our week in Tampa, Florida, for the TESOL 2024 Convention. And wow, what a week! 🌴 In this episode, we reflect on our experience, share snippets from other conference attendees, and take the pulse of the field of TESOL. Watch on YouTube or Spotify for the full effect! 🎥

⭐  Check out our Reflective Practice Starter Kit!

🤓 Read our blog post: Maximizing Your Conference Experience.

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