The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast

Reflective Practice

English Language Teaching

Professional Development

Education

Ellii

Generative AI

Task-Based Language Teaching

Trauma-Sensitive Teaching

Ellii Dilemmas

Native Speakerism

Representation

Sustainability In Language Teacher Education

Lexical Approach

Artificial Intelligence

Instructional Design

Literature

Migration

Monolingual Bias

Grammar Instruction

Large Language Models

A podcast for reflective practice for teachers of English around the world

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Publishes	Twice monthly	Episodes	93	Founded	4 years ago
Category	Education

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E85 - Summer Reading List 2026: Books That Challenge How We See the World, Teaching, and Ourselves

On our second ✨annual✨ summer reading list, we explore a curated selection of memoirs, nonfiction, and fiction that have shaped how we think about identity, belonging, error, and what it means to be human. This year's picks lean heavily into nonficti... more

19 Jun 2026 • 43 min

E84 - AI in ELT: Building Critical AI Literacy and Leading with Pedagogy (with Rachel Toncelli & Ilka Kostka)

This episode of The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast, hosted by Anna and Shé, features Northeastern University educators Rachel Toncelli and Ilka Kostka, co-authors of Artificial Intelligence, Real Teaching: A Guide to AI in ELT, discussing practical and ... more

29 May 2026 • 50 min

E83 – Task-Based Language Teaching: Moving from Tasks to Transformation (with Dr. Linh Phung)

In this episode of The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast, Shé and Anna are joined by Dr. Linh Phung, decorated language educator, researcher, innovator, and the creator of Eduling app, to explore the principles and practical applications of Task-Based Lang... more

8 May 2026 • 42 min

E82 – 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 framewor... more

17 Apr 2026 • 43 min

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Recent Guests

Ilka Kostka

Academic Director of two English language pathways programs at Northeastern University; language educator

Northeastern University

Episode: E84 - AI in ELT: Building Critical AI Literacy and Leading with Pedagogy (with Rachel Toncelli & Ilka Kostka)

Rachel Toncelli

Associate Director at the Center for Advancing Teaching and Learning Through Research at Northeastern University; language educator

Northeastern University

Episode: E84 - AI in ELT: Building Critical AI Literacy and Leading with Pedagogy (with Rachel Toncelli & Ilka Kostka)

Dr. Linh Phung

Language educator, researcher, innovator, creator of the Eduling Speak app

Eduling

Episode: E83 – Task-Based Language Teaching: Moving from Tasks to Transformation (with Dr. Linh Phung)

Audrea Gold

ESL teacher of six years; founder of the ESL Grammar Gallery

ESL Grammar Gallery

Episode: E82 – Grammar That Sticks: The NUFU Framework (with Audrea Gold)

Meri Maroutian

Guest, English language teaching professional and outspoken advocate against native speaker bias

Episode: 5 for 5 - E66 Relaunch - “Being a native speaker isn’t a qualification" (with Meri Maroutian)

Yulia Kharchenko

Lecturer at the Department of Linguistics, Macquarie University, Sydney

Macquarie University

Episode: 5 for 5 - E56 Relaunch - Building a Sustainable PD Practice (with Yulia Kharchenko)

Brantley Turner

East Asia Education Director for the Dwight Schools; founding head of school of Dwight School Hanoi

Dwight Schools

Episode: 5 for 5 - E44 Relaunch - Global citizenship: Opening the view to the possible (with Brantley Turner)

Sherry McKay

Educator focusing on trauma-sensitive teaching for learners with refugee and immigrant backgrounds

Glocally Connected; Transformational Learning Communities

Episode: 5 for 5 - E34 Relaunch - Trauma-sensitive teaching (with Sherry MacKay)

Dr. Lillian Ardell

Founder and lead at Language Matters; sociolinguist; writer and advocate for linguistic justice

Language Matters

Episode: E81 – The Monolingual Bias: Advocacy for English Language Teachers (with Lillian Ardell)

Hosts

Anna

Host with a focus on reflective practice and ELT innovation; often leads conversations with guest educators and researchers.

Shé

Co-host who guides discussions around pedagogy, critical pedagogy, and equitable ELT practices.

Shay

Co-host frequently steering conversations on teacher education, reflective practice, and PD.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings

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A super cool podcast encouraging teachers to get empowered by their skills and fly to new heights even in different industries - passion, needs and wants matter.
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If you work with learners, you want this podcast in your back pocket. It will help you out so much.
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E73 - Foundations of Reflective Practice with the DIESOL Podcast, Part 1

Q: How do you bring reflection into teaching practice on a daily basis?

Start small with one concrete experience, examine it, draw conclusions, and actively experiment with a change, then build the habit into your routine so reflection becomes ongoing rather than episodic.

E76 - Unpacking the Lexical Approach (with Erin O’Byrne)

Q: What kind of support does Erin offer for teachers adopting this approach?

Erin describes a collaborative, workshop-style environment including a WhatsApp group for ongoing peer support, a waiting list for sign-ups, and practical tasks that teachers can implement the next day to shift from teaching rules to teaching real language.

E76 - Unpacking the Lexical Approach (with Erin O’Byrne)

Q: Can you summarize the No Nonsense Lexical Toolkit and who it's for?

The No Nonsense Lexical Toolkit is a four-week, highly practical course designed to help teachers implement the lexical approach immediately, with a focus on vocabulary, grammar, and emergent language, plus workshop-style planning and ongoing support.

E81 – The Monolingual Bias: Advocacy for English Language Teachers (with Lillian Ardell)

Q: Could you share an example of an advocacy moment by a teacher that disrupted such a system?

I discuss multiple stories from seasoned advocates, including examples of teachers who reorganize budgets, engage community leaders, and leverage coalitions to secure resources, illustrating practical pathways for teachers to act within their constraints.

E81 – The Monolingual Bias: Advocacy for English Language Teachers (with Lillian Ardell)

Q: What are some common ways monolingual bias shows up in the classroom that teachers can look out for?

Common signs include assuming the need to push students toward English-only instruction, removing enriching experiences in favor of phonics-only approaches, and translating everything instead of leveraging students' bilingual assets; these reflect deeper policies and beliefs that undervalue multilingualism.

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A thoughtful show focused on reflective practice for English-language teachers, blending theory with practical classroom strategies. Episodes frequently center on equitable pedagogy, critical thinking, and innovative approaches to professional development, often featuring educators and researchers who share actionable techniques for classroom design, representation, and student-centered learning. Notable throughlines include practical frameworks (like inductive grammar and sustainable PD), attention to inclusivity and representation, and timely discussions on AI and media literacy in education. The format tends to mix research-informed insights with classroom-ready activities, making it useful for teachers seeking concrete ideas and for gue... more

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