130. World of Warcraft and Language Learning: Rolando’s Unique ELL Journey

Welcome to our series on inspiring stories of language learning from real ELLs!In this episode of the Equipping ELLs podcast, host Beth Vaucher interviews Rolando, an inspiring English language learner from rural Panama. Rolando's journey to bilingualism is marked by determination, a supportive mother, and an unconventional learning tool: the video game World of Warcraft. Discover how Rolando overcame limited English instruction at school and leveraged technology to achieve fluency, ultimately securing a scholarship to study electrical engineering in the U.S. Rolando shares valuable insights for educators on motivating ELL students and emphasizes the lifelong benefits of mastering English. Join us to hear Rolando's story of perseverance, language acquisition, and professional success.Resources: ⁠⁠⁠Join the Equipping ELLs MembershipShop our TpT Store

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Equipping ELLs is a podcast for ESL specialists and homeroom teachers who are looking for effective and engaging ways to support their English Language Learners without adding to their endless to-do list. Each week you’ll hear tips, strategies, and inspirational stories that will empower you to better reach your ELL students, equip them with life-long skills, and strengthen relationships with colleagues and parents. Your host, Beth Vaucher, is an ESL certified homeroom teacher with over 10 years of experience teaching in the US and internationally. Learn more at www.inspiringyounglearners.com.