Tan Huynh

Teaching MLs

The goal of this podcast is to add to your toolkit so that you can empower language learners just like me.

Author

Tan Huynh

Category

Education

Podcast website

EmpoweringLLs.podbean.com

Latest episode

Jul 2, 2026

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Episodes

Ep 195: Using TRTW w/ MLs 28.03.2024

You can follow Claudia's podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growing-with-proficiency-the-podcast/id1647436152

Ep 194: Growing Language and Literacy for Secondary MLs w/ Dr. Andrea Honigsfeld 21.03.2024

https://amzn.to/3I4m9Zn

Ep. 193: Unlocking MLs' Potential (2nd edition) 14.03.2024

Bring classroom content to life for multilingual learners In this eagerly anticipated revision of their bestselling book, authors Diane Staehr Fenner, Sydney Snyder, and Meghan Gregoire-Smith share dynamic, research-backed strategies that every educator of multilingual learners (MLs) can add to their repertoire. Including more of what educators loved from the first edition―authentic classroom exam...

Ep 192. Heart-Centered Teaching w/ Regie Routman 14.03.2024

@regieroutman bravely and loving shares many of her personal stories to help restore our sense of hope, joy, and possibility in uncertain times.   Free PDF of Chapter 5 (https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3-euw1-ap-pe-ws4-cws-documents.ri-prod/9781032445502/Chapter%205.pdf)   Companion website for free resources (https://sites.google.com/view/theheartcenteredteacher/home)   Order the book (https:...

Ep 191. Identity Safe Spaces w/ Dr. Cohn-Vargas & Dr. Zacarian 07.03.2024

@DebbieZacarian and Dr. Cohn-Vargas team up to share how we can create identity safe spaces for all students, especially MLs. 

Ep 190. Assessing Multilinguals with Dr. Margo Gotlieb 29.02.2024

https://amzn.to/46J230K     mpowering multilingual learners, families, and teachers With its emphasis on relationship building as the backdrop for linguistically and culturally sustainable assessment, the bestselling second edition of Assessing Multilingual Learners significantly impacted the field of language education. Applying the groundbreaking assessment "as," "for," and "of" learning model t...

Ep 189. Kids Come in All Language - Oscar Corrigan 22.02.2024

Dr. Corrigan shares how Hattie’s work correlates perfectly with effective ML instruction. https://amzn.to/3uzybqt  

Ep 188. The Writing Revolution w/ Judith Hockman and NatalieWexler 15.02.2024

This book transformed my writing instruction. It is practical, easy to implement, and thoughtful. https://amzn.to/3uscLLA

Ep 184.The Language Lens for a Content Classroom w/ Sara Ottow 09.02.2024

Equity-based mindsets + language and literacy practices in all classrooms! Sarah Bernadette Ottow has spent over 20 years supporting schools and organizations with her Language Lens® approach that improves the learning experience for every student. The Language Lens for Content Classrooms: A Guidebook for Teachers, Coaches & Leaders shows educators how to center language learners while improvi...

187. Language of access, language of identity w/ Dr. Michelle Benegas and Natalia’s Benjamin 08.02.2024

Dr. Benegas and Natalia’s Benjamin share how we can bring academic and heritage languages together. 

Ep 186. The science behind effective reading instruction for MLs w/ Dr. Claude Goldenberg 01.02.2024

Dr. Claude Goldenberg shares the science behind effective reading instruction for MLs in this conversation. The research articles he mentioned during the conversation can be found here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Yj2DY-4mu3uNknvqI95TWTwe_ysjIpOR?usp=sharing

185. The Student Motivation Handbook w/Larry Ferlazzo 25.01.2024

@Larryferlazzo shares 4 factors that foster intrinsic motivation in this podcast based on his newest book. https://amzn.to/44pF8qT

Ep 183. Supporting bilingual reading at home w/ Maria Potvin 18.01.2024

Maria Potvin (@bilingual_lab) will share her article on supporting bilingual reading at home ( https://onraisingbilingualchildren.com/2023/04/18/10-powerful-and-effective-strategies-to-promote-and-support-reading-at-home-for-bilingual-children/ ).

Ep 182. Teaching and Supporting Newcomers w/ Dr. Dewing & Dr. Mora-Flores 11.01.2024

Learn how to best support English learners and address the needs of newcomers! This professional book provides step-by-step strategies for teachers of ELs. Written by Eugenia Mora-Flores and Stephanie Dewing, this book offers practical tips to help teachers bring English language instruction into any classroom. With this meaningful resource, teachers will meet English learners’ diverse needs and m...

Ep 180. Why a language policy should be part of a DEIJ conversation w/ Matt Hajdun 14.12.2023
Ep 179. The Science of Reading & Biliteracy: A perfect match 07.12.2023

@MenendezAlestra & Anna Torres apply the SoR to cultivating biliterate students in this highly insightful podcast. 

Ep 178. Serving MLs through the MYP w/ Dr. Kendra Katnik 30.11.2023
Ep 177. Teaching Math to ELLs w/ Adrian Mendoza 23.11.2023

@adrianmendozaed shares how we can teach content in all disciplines, especially math. https://amzn.to/3nWMmTh

Ep 176. Building Better Writers with Natalia Heckman 09.11.2023

@NataliaESL shares the practical strategies to build better writers in this highly practical book.  You can connect with Tan on Twitter at @TanKHuynh and TanKHuynh.com .  You can learn more about my courses at https://tankhuynh.com/courses .  

Ep 175. Facilitating craft and process units w/ Matt Glover 02.11.2023

Legendary elementary school literacy expert, Matt Glover shares how to facilitate craft and process studies and not just genre units. amzn.to/3m1kPza  

Ep 174. How to integrate culturally-responsive children’s book w/ Valentina Gonzalez 26.10.2023

@ValentinaESL & her daughter share their 1st children’s book. This one is about cooking krafne. They’ll talk about how culturally responsive children’s books affirm & inspire MLs to bring their cultures into school.

Ep. 173. How to support Muslims MLs w/ Farhana Shah 19.10.2023

 @farhananshah shares the challenges Muslim students experience in school and what teachers can do in this enlightening podcast conversation.

Ep 172. Writing effective language objectives w/ Dr. Jennifer Himmel 12.10.2023

Dr. Jennifer Himmel shares in detail the what, the how, the when, and the why of writing language objectives. No wonder it’s the most-read article on @@ColorinColorado.   https://www.colorincolorado.org/article/language-objectives-key-effective-content-area-instruction-english-learners

Ep 171. Literacy Instruction for ELs w/ Dr. Cloud, Dr. Genesee, Dr. Hamayan 05.10.2023

 Dr. Cloud, Dr. Genesee, and Dr. Hamayan share the key researched-based strategies for reading instruction in this highly affirming and practical strategy. We focus just on reading in this conversation even though the book covers writing, listening, and speaking as well.  https://amzn.to/3XXSZ3I

Ep 170. Cultivating Competence in ELs w/ Dr. Magarita Calderón and Lisa Tartaglia 28.09.2023

 @calderonexc and @LMTartaglia share how we can integrate SEL with language and literacy development. What a thoughtful combination. amzn.to/3lTwmjE

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