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The Teacher Think-Aloud PodcastE82 – 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 approach to grammar instruction: the NUFU framework—Noticing, Understanding, Forming, and Using.Moving beyond traditional rule-based instruction, Audrea reframes grammar as a meaning-making tool rather than a set of isolated structures to memorize. Together, the conversation unpacks how teachers can design lessons that help learners engage with grammar more deeply, retain it longer, and—most importantly—use it with confidence in real communication....
2026-04-1743 min
The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast5 for 5 - E66 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 our work: thoughtful dialogue, reflective practice, professional growth, and courageous conversations about what it truly means to teach English in a complex, evolving world.Whether you’re listening for the first time or returning with new classroom experiences behind you, we invite you to engage with this episode through fresh eyes. Notice what resonates differently. Consider how your thinking has evolved. Reflection is not a dest...
2026-04-0147 min
The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast5 for 5 - E56 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 our work: thoughtful dialogue, reflective practice, professional growth, and courageous conversations about what it truly means to teach English in a complex, evolving world.Whether you’re listening for the first time or returning with new classroom experiences behind you, we invite you to engage with this episode through fresh eyes. Notice what resonates differently. Consider how your thinking has evolved. Reflection is not a dest...
2026-03-2532 min
The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast5 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 our work: thoughtful dialogue, reflective practice, professional growth, and courageous conversations about what it truly means to teach English in a complex, evolving world.Whether you’re listening for the first time or returning with new classroom experiences behind you, we invite you to engage with this episode through fresh eyes. Notice what resonates differently. Consider how your thinking has evolved. Reflection is not a dest...
2026-03-1838 min
The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast5 for 5 - E34 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 our work: thoughtful dialogue, reflective practice, professional growth, and courageous conversations about what it truly means to teach English in a complex, evolving world.Whether you’re listening for the first time or returning with new classroom experiences behind you, we invite you to engage with this episode through fresh eyes. Notice what resonates differently. Consider how your thinking has evolved. Reflection is not a dest...
2026-03-1137 minThe Teacher Think-Aloud PodcastE72 – Greening ELT: Addressing Sustainability in the English Language Classroom (with Harry Waters)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 off...
2025-08-0834 minThe Teacher Think-Aloud PodcastE69 - Digital Hallways: Creating connection in the online classroom (with Bob Nguyen)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...
2025-05-3030 minThe Teacher Think-Aloud PodcastE67 - TESOL 2025 SpecialTESOL 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)Episode 65 – The World Comes to TESOL (with Debra Suarez)DIESOL 118 – 10 Questions Teachers are Asking About AI🎙 This episode is sponsored by Ellii...
2025-04-1833 minThe Teacher Think-Aloud PodcastE66 - "Being a native speaker isn’t a qualification" (with Meri Maroutian)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.
2025-03-2645 minThe Teacher Think-Aloud PodcastE65 - "The world comes to TESOL!" (with Dr. Debra Suarez)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 key...
2025-02-2144 min
The Teacher Think-Aloud PodcastE63 - 2024 End-of-Year ReflectionShey 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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2024-12-2713 min
SOCIETY’S CHILD | Christian Teacher Support for Managing Disruptive Behaviors16-Unveiling the Power of Self-Reflection for Educators: What They Didn't Tell You About Your Own BehaviorDive into the intriguing world of self-reflection as we uncover hidden truths about educator behavior. Discover how self-reflection can transform teaching dynamics, revealing surprising insights into classroom impact. Join us as we unravel the power of introspection, offering educators untold discoveries for personal and professional growth.
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2024-02-1208 minThe Teacher Think-Aloud PodcastE45 - PD in a post-pandemic worldIn this episode, Anna and Shey look at how the landscape for professional development evolved over the course of the pandemic and learn how international colleagues continue to reap the benefits of increased hybridity and other “forced habits” post-pandemic… Listen now!
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2023-07-1921 min
The Teacher Think-Aloud PodcastE33 - "Long live the rubric!"How do you feel about #rubrics? 🧐 In this episode, Shey and Anna dive into why teachers should be using rubrics for objective assessment, how different kinds of rubrics serve distinct purposes, and ideas for making rubric design and implementation feel less daunting.
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2022-11-0221 minThe Teacher Think-Aloud PodcastE32 - “We’re nearly in 2023” - communicative approaches to grammar teaching (with Amir Houssein Khoobru)Teaching grammar: You either love it or you hate it... 😍😡 In this episode, Shey and Anna speak with friend of the podcast, Amir Houssein Khoobru, about his relationship to grammar and geek out about communicative approaches to grammar teaching.
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2022-10-1925 min