Teaching English Today- The 4 Cs and beyond

Louise Carleton-Gertsch

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We’ve all heard of the 4 Cs – collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, communication –, but what if there were other key skills and qualities? What about the power of curiosity, the value of empathy and the need for grit? Join me – and my guests – as we delve into these core skills in this podcast series and work out just what their importance is for students of English.

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  • Episode 55: Fostering lifelong learningOct 28, 2026 · 14 min
  • Flourishing: A life well livedSep 2, 2026 · 17 min
  • Episode 53: Reflective thinking: learning from experienceJul 22, 2026
  • Episode 52: Radical listening: a key to democracyMay 26, 2026 · 18 min
  • Episode 51: Our selves & social mediaApr 22, 2026 · 18 min
  • Episode 50: Embracing changeMar 18, 2026
  • Episode 49: AI and the learning processFeb 18, 2026 · 14 min
  • Episode 48: AI literacy: no longer optionalDec 21, 2025 · 17 min
  • Episode 47: Does generative AI enhance creativity?Nov 19, 2025 · 21 min
  • Episode 46: Developing a growth mindsetOct 15, 2025 · 16 min

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