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

Are you a teacher trainer? If so, how did you learn to train teachers? And what makes for successful teacher training? We want to hear from you! 👇 #TeacherTraining #ProfessionalDevelopment #ELT #ReflectiveTeaching #TeachEnglish #ESL #EFL #Teaching #Education #LoveTeaching #EduSky

Last chance to register for the #TESOL2025 Virtual Convention! We hope to see you there. Use our exclusive discount code SRVC2025 to save 20% on your main convention registration: www.tesol.org/virtual-home... #TESOLPartner #TESOL #ELT

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

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 #ReflectivePractice #TeachingPractices

Hey, it’s Anna! I’m looking forward to participating in the upcoming #TESOL2025 Virtual Convention as an official #TESOLPartner. Use my exclusive discount code SRVC2025 to save 20% on your main convention registration: www.tesol.org/virtual-home... #TESOLPartner #TESOL #ELT

Whether you're a seasoned #EnglishLanguageTeacher or just getting started, revisiting various pedagogical approaches can unlock your #teaching potential. In our latest blog, we share our top 7 methods for #ELT professionals. Read now!

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! youtu.be/mw2DSqH6-fI #ELT #Elsky #EduSky

The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast is an official #TESOLPartner at the upcoming #TESOL2025 Virtual Convention in November! This will be a great time to connect and reflect. 💭 Want to join us? Use our exclusive discount code SRVC2025 for 20% off your registration. www.tesol.org/virtual-home... #TESOL

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

We’re attending the #TESOL Virtual Convention on November 21-22! ✨We always appreciate a chance to connect with our community of English language teachers—especially virtually! 💻 Register by 31 October at the lower rate and use discount code to save 20%: SRVC2025. www.tesol.org/virtual-home... #ELT

In this episode, we sit down with Sara Davila to explore how #AI is reshaping #education, from the evolution of AI and deep learning to the practical ways teachers can use large language models (#LLMs) today. youtu.be/nZAkl6A-QZg #AIinEducation #EdTech #EduSky #GenAI #AIforTeachdrs

#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

From brainstorming and feedback to language practice and lesson planning, teachers are experimenting with how AI can support both their work and their students’ learning.✨ But how do we use AI effectively and ethically? 🎙️ #AIinEducation #EdTech #EnglishTeachers #AIforTeachers #EduSky

New blog alert! Dive into these 5 #techtools that can support your #reflectivepractice and transform your #teaching. www.teacherthinkaloud.com/post/tech-to... #EduSky #EdTech

In Part 2 of our collab with the DIESOL Podcast, we explore the practical side of #reflectivepedagogy: 🛠️ How to implement #techtools to enhance reflection 💭 The balance between spontaneous and intentional #reflection 🙌 Building a sustainable reflective practice youtu.be/FhXN052zZJg #Edusky #EdTech

#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

In this episode, Shé and Anna team up with @brentgwarner.com and @ixypixy.bsky.social of the DIESOL Podcast for a lively conversation about reflective practice. In Part 1, the group explores the why of reflective pedagogy and its core principles. 🎧 Tune in now! youtu.be/kCfLVbaAjJA

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. www.teacherthinkaloud.com/post/us-gove... #ESL #LanguageEquity #EnglishLanguageTeaching #EduSky #ELsky

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 #ELT 🌱🌍 Listen now! 🎧 youtu.be/_CwkBAl6tEk #GreeningELT

Did you know we have a monthly newsletter? Check out our latest edition and sign up to receive news from us each month. teacherthinkaloud.com/so/4cPXUrJ0x...

#ClimateChange is arguably the biggest issue facing our planet today 🌍🌎🌏 From trash collection 🗑️ to upcycling ♻️ to supporting #sustainable businesses 🏪 the fight for a healthy world starts small 🌱 How do you “green” your classroom? 👉 #EduSky #renewableenglish #sustainability #protectourplanet

Ready to transition from #EnglishLanguageTeaching to #InstructionalDesign? 📚➡️💻 Our latest blog post has the ultimate guide! Learn how to leverage your teaching skills, bridge learning gaps, and find your "in" in the exciting world of L&D. ✨ #ELTtoID www.teacherthinkaloud.com/post/from-el...

In this episode, we explore what it really takes to move from #EnglishLanguageTeaching #ELT into #InstructionalDesign. 🎙️ Our guest shares a candid look at what sparked her transition, the joy of upskilling, and how her teaching background became a superpower in her new role. 🎯💻 youtu.be/FNNR9ImkRMo

From curriculum design to project management to cross-cultural communication, #teachers bring so much expertise to the table. 💪 What’s one non-teaching skill you’ve developed as an #ELT professional that transfers to another field? We want to know! 👇#teacherskills #EduSky

We’ve put together a #summerreading list to accompany your travels, downtime, or even those in-between moments. 13 titles for #globaleducators navigating #language, #identity, and #culture in the #EnglishLanguageClassroom. Because 10 just weren’t enough. 😉 www.teacherthinkaloud.com/post/2025-su...

What’s on your #summerreading list? In this episode, we share 13 titles that cross borders and challenge assumptions—perfect for #globaleducators. 🌍 Whether you're in a hammock or a #teacher PD session, these stories will move you and your #classroom. 📚 youtu.be/PUaTsFhfWhk

True, teachers don’t really have summers off. ☀️ But we still hope you have plans to kick back, relax, and sink into a good book (or two, or five, or fifty) 📚 What's on your summer reading list? Share a title or two in the comments. #summerreading #read #readinglist #reading

As #EnglishLanguageTeachers, we have the power to create #inclusive classrooms for ALL students. 🌈 So how can we be better allies and amplify #LGBTQIA+ voices? Here are a few tips from Episode 55 with guest Kim Carroll. Listen to the full episode 🎧 youtu.be/Dpb5SdZgVT0

In this episode, Bob Nguyen shares his journey of integrating technology into teaching, emphasizing authentic, inclusive, and genuine student connection through tools like @Padlet.com, @Mentimeter.bsky.app, and Gather 💻 Listen now!! 🎧 youtu.be/q8wl6ZGyV3Y

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 #VirtualLearning #OnlineLearning #EduSky #ELsky

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

In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the popular—yet often misunderstood—lifestyle of #digitalnomadism in #ELT. Our guest Emily Bryson joins us from the road to discuss the logistics, trade-offs, and choices that come with taking your ELT career on the move. Listen now! youtu.be/cl_gQESADKE

In this episode, we dig into the nitty gritty of being an #ELT #digitalnomad, from makeshift workstations and managing multiple income streams to travel-induced burnout, marketing myths around passive income, and the hidden labor of constant relocation. Listen now! youtu.be/cl_gQESADKE #teachabroad

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

Working remotely while traveling isn’t all palm trees and iced coffees 🌴☕ In our next episode, we sit down with Emily Bryson to dive into the real (and sometimes surprising) challenges of being an #ELTnomad. 🧳 What do you think would be the hardest part about being a full-time #digital nomad? ✈️

In times like these, #community matters more than ever. Join us as we explore how connecting with colleagues and organizations enriches our mission of supporting English language learners. Watch our #TESOL2025 recap now! youtu.be/8CxCEIBPWyA #TESOL #Connect #Advocacy #ELT

What does it mean to be an empathetic educator? Hear from teachers who are embracing their empathy and advocating for their students. A must-listen for anyone in education! Watch our #TESOL2025 recap now! youtu.be/8CxCEIBPWyA #EmpathyInEducation #Advocacy #Empathy #TESOL

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

Feeling isolated in your teaching? ❤ The #TESOL convention can help with that. Our latest episode features conversations on the importance of community and support in education. Be inspired and find your people. Watch our #TESOL2025 recap now! youtu.be/8CxCEIBPWyA

At #TESOL, it's not just about creating new links but maintaining strong relationships for future success. 👥 In-person interactions open doors to informal chats and build the trust necessary for productive partnerships. Watch our #TESOL2025 recap now! youtu.be/8CxCEIBPWyA

"The world comes to TESOL." 🌍 We spoke with educators from Kurdistan, Saudi Arabia, Colombia, the US and beyond! Listen to our recap and experience the global connections made at #TESOL2025. Watch now! youtu.be/8CxCEIBPWyA #TeacherPodcast #ELT #TeachEnglish #TESOL

Here's to our FOURTH anniversary! 🎂🥳👯‍♀️🍾🎉 It's not every day you get to collaborate with your best friend 🥰 our first ever episode came out on April 1, 2021, and we've never looked back 🎧💕 #podcast #anniversary #teachenglish #elt #tesol #besties #bestfriends #LoveTeaching

#Bias against non-native speaking #English teachers is a systemic issue, not an individual one. #EnglishTeachers are simply playing the game. So how can we break down this #SystemicBias? Listen and reflect! Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6eH5... YouTube: youtu.be/aoEKjIVkh1Y?...

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 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6eH5... YouTube: youtu.be/aoEKjIVkh1Y?...

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. ❤️ Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6eH5... YouTube: youtu.be/aoEKjIVkh1Y?... #ELsky

Going to any more conferences this year? If you're a TESOL International Association member, check out our recent article in TESOL Connections: 10 Tips for a Meaningful TESOL International Convention Experience. 💡💡 www.tesol.org/tc-articles/... #TESOL #ELT #conference #convention #CPD #EduSky

We were busy bees 🐝🐝 at #TESOL2025 last week and our cups are full as we reflect on our main highlights. From our workshop 👩🏻‍🏫 to interviewing attendees 🎤 to dinner with podcast friends🍷 the convention truly filled out cups ❤️ #TESOL #professionaldevelopment #CPD #ELT

Having a blast at #TESOL2025! Some scenes leading up to the convention. 💜

Our podcast guests are pretty incredible leaders in the field of #ELT, and so many of them are presenting at #TESOL2025! Be sure to bookmark their sessions and listen to their episodes to get warmed up for the conference. 😉