Find quick links to each episode of the Teacher Think-Aloud podcast, hosted by Shélynn Riel and Anna Ciriani-Dean and sponsored by Ellii.  

Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast

In the latest episode of <a href="https://www.teacherthinkaloud.com/" target="_blank">The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast</a>, hosts Sh&eacute;lynn Riel and Anna Ciriani-Dean sit down with Shweta Ramkumar, an educator specializing in coaching multilingual healthcare professionals.

<a href="https://www.teacherthinkaloud.com/episodes/episode/31c8171f/e-64-soft-skills-strong-impact-supporting-multilingual-healthcare-professionals-with-shweta-ramkumar" target="_blank">Episode 64</a> explores the transformative power of soft skills and intercultural communicative competence (ICC) in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) contexts. Shweta highlights how skills like empathy, adaptability, and effective communication are crucial for navigating the complexities of today&rsquo;s globalized workplaces, especially in healthcare, where cultural and linguistic diversity among patients and professionals continues to grow.

Shweta shares actionable strategies for teaching these skills, including reflective exercises, role-playing, and culturally sensitive communication techniques. Her approach emphasizes real-world application, empowering healthcare professionals to build trust and rapport with their patients while navigating cultural nuances. For ESP educators, this episode provides valuable insights into tailoring instruction to meet industry-specific needs and fostering meaningful connections in diverse environments.

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🎧 Listen to Episode 64 to explore how soft skills and ICC can transform professional success in specialized contexts:

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	<li><a href="https://www.teacherthinkaloud.com/episodes/episode/31c8171f/e-64-soft-skills-strong-impact-supporting-multilingual-healthcare-professionals-with-shweta-ramkumar" target="_blank">The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qO5pEsJHJBg" target="_blank">YouTube</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1OdOXKen4987GDL9Gb8fw8" target="_blank">Spotify</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/e-64-soft-skills-strong-impact-supporting-multilingual/id1629819608?i=1000685309083" target="_blank">Apple</a></li>
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Bridging Cultures & Skills in ESP with The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast

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Discover what's new or coming soon, including upcoming lessons and resources and product feature updates. 

Announcements

<h2>Happy New Year!</h2>

This year, Ellii will be sponsoring&nbsp;<a href="https://www.teacherthinkaloud.com/" target="_blank">The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast</a>! As&nbsp;founding fans of this #ELT podcast&nbsp;and&nbsp;firm believers in the power of reflection, we are confident this will be a great fit for Ellii.&nbsp;

In addition to enjoying&nbsp;many&nbsp;episodes and meeting up with this friendly podcast duo in person at the TESOL convention in 2024,&nbsp;Ben and I made an appearance on The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast last year for <a href="https://ellii.com/blog/ellii-talks-materials-writing-teacher-think-aloud-podcast" target="_blank">Episode 60</a>. We loved talking about materials writing and sharing Ellii&#39;s (formerly ESL Library&#39;s) origin story with Shey and Anna.&nbsp; 
 
If you are unfamiliar with this podcast and are looking to start the year with some fresh and friendly professional development, we encourage you to browse past episodes of The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast. If you like what you hear, be&nbsp;sure to subscribe so you don&#39;t miss all of the new shows.

In their<a href="https://www.teacherthinkaloud.com/episodes/episode/26cb7c6b/e63-2024-end-of-year-reflection" target="_blank"> 2024 End-of-Year Reflection</a> episode, Shey and Anna discussed&nbsp;some of the themes they are considering for&nbsp;2025:&nbsp;

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	<li>Ready-to-use teaching tips</li>
	<li>Career advice</li>
	<li>Broader TESOL trends</li>
	<li>Emerging ELT topics</li>
	<li>The intersection of personal and professional lives (finding balance in&nbsp;both worlds)</li>
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Find The Teacher Think-Aloud podcast in all of your favorite places:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.teacherthinkaloud.com/" target="_blank">www.teacherthinkaloud.com</a>

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New Year, New Reflections & a Partnership with The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast

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