This workshop will engage participants in demonstrating and discussing the pedagogical applications of recent research globally about Informal Digital Learning of English (IDLE). Across the world, multiple recent studies have shown that youth acquire much of their English though social media and digital entertainment, with powerful results: More IDLE > higher tested levels of proficiency. How, then, can teachers take advantage of IDLE as a resource? We will present scenario-based strategies in which teachers discover and adapt their students’ use of IDLE for classroom learning. These strategies are theoretically sound and help to solve three basic challenges of classroom language teaching: finding access to authentic and compelling materials; opportunities for practice with more proficient speakers; and access to content and practice 24/7. To extend the workshop we will create a website and forum for sharing ideas with a community of teachers interested in bringing learner-driven strategies to their classrooms.