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Episode Synopsis
Send us a textHow can you turn a small pull-out group into the most exciting part of the school day for English language learners? In this episode of the Language Educator’s Exchange, ELD specialist Eliana Belle shares how she transformed her newcomer sessions with gamified learning strategies. From buzzers to Kahoot! quizzes, Eliana walks us through her step-by-step process of bringing energy, engagement, and laughter into language development lessons.Listeners will hear how trial and error led to a breakthrough, why gamification matters for language learning, and how even the simplest tools can radically shift classroom culture. Whether you’re new to gamified teaching or looking for fresh ideas to motivate your ELL students, this episode offers practical takeaways and resources you can use right away.Resources:- How to use Kahoot!- Kahoot certification course-Gamification for ELLs- Article