DrillKit is an AI-powered tool that turns your online lesson chat from Zoom, Google Meet, Skype, or Microsoft Teams into professional, print-ready ESL worksheets in under 30 seconds. It automatically extracts vocabulary, generates exercises (gap-fill, error correction, vocab match, word formation, and more), and produces beautiful PDFs tailored to the student's CEFR level and native language.

Does DrillKit support Zoom chats?

Yes! Simply copy the chat text from your Zoom, Google Meet, Skype, or Microsoft Teams lesson and paste it directly into the input area. You can also paste vocabulary lists or handwritten notes. DrillKit's AI strips out timestamps, sender names, and other noise automatically.

Can I export worksheets to PDF?

Absolutely. Every worksheet is generated as a high-quality, print-ready PDF. Pro users can also export to Google Docs and customize branding with their school logo and accent colors.

Which languages are supported?

DrillKit supports translations in 11 languages: Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic, Turkish, and Russian. The AI auto-detects the student's native language from the chat transcript.

What exercise types can DrillKit generate?

DrillKit generates 11 exercise types: Gap Fill, Vocab Match, Error Correction, Sentence Completion, Multiple Choice, Word Scramble, Sentence Reorder, Translation, Word Formation (Cambridge Part 3), Key Word Transformation (Cambridge Part 4), and Dialogue Builder.

How does the AI extract vocabulary from chat transcripts?

The AI scans your pasted chat transcript, strips out noise (timestamps, reactions, media placeholders), identifies teachable vocabulary, phrasal verbs, idioms, and student errors, then scores each item by relevance. You review and select the best items before generating exercises.

Is DrillKit free to use?

Yes! The free plan includes 10 worksheets per month with 4 exercise types and standard templates. The Pro plan ($4.99/month or $3.33/month billed yearly) unlocks unlimited worksheets, all 11 exercise types, custom branding, and priority AI processing.

Can I customize the worksheet with my school branding?

Pro users can add their school or institution name, choose custom accent colors, select from 5 worksheet styles (Standard, Classic, Modern, Playful, Academic), and add footer text to every generated worksheet.

CEFR Levels A1 to C2 Explained for Teachers | DrillKit Blog

Why CEFR Matters More Than You Think

The Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) isn't just bureaucratic jargon — it's the shared language between teachers, textbooks, exams, and students worldwide. When a student says "I'm B1," every teacher in the world should know roughly what that means.

But in practice? Many teachers rely on gut feeling rather than clear CEFR benchmarks. This guide gives you practical, sentence-level examples for each band that you can reference every time you create materials.

The Six Levels at a Glance

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A1-A2: Basic

Survival English — ordering coffee, introducing yourself, simple past tense

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B1-B2: Independent

Expressing opinions, conditionals, phrasal verbs, most social situations

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C1-C2: Proficient

Near-native nuance — irony, academic register, subjunctive mood

Level-by-Level Breakdown

A1 — Breakthrough
Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions. Sample: "I like coffee." "She goes to work every day." Sentences are 5-8 words, present simple only.

A2 — Waystage
Can describe routines and past events simply. Sample: "Yesterday I went to the market and bought some fruit." Uses past simple, common connectors (and, but, because), 8-12 words.

B1 — Threshold
Can deal with most situations while travelling. Sample: "If I had more time, I would definitely take up a new hobby." Conditionals, phrasal verbs, relative clauses, 10-15 words.

B2 — Vantage
Can interact with native speakers without strain. Sample: "Despite the unexpected setback, she managed to deliver the presentation confidently." Complex connectors, passive voice, nuanced vocabulary.

C1 — Effective Operational Proficiency
Can use language flexibly for social, academic, and professional purposes. Sample: "Had it not been for the enlightening discussion, I might never have reconsidered my stance." Inversion, subjunctive, sophisticated collocations.

C2 — Mastery
Can understand virtually everything heard or read. Sample: "The notion that resilience is purely innate is a misconception that belies the complexity of human adaptability." Near-native complexity, abstract concepts.

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Teacher Tip

"When in doubt about a student's level, give them a "sentence upgrade" task. Show them an A1 sentence ("I like music") and ask them to make it more complex. A B1 student will add a reason ("because it helps me relax"). A C1 student will restructure entirely ("Were it not for music, I doubt I'd cope with daily stress")."

How CEFR Affects Worksheet Design

When creating worksheets, CEFR level should control everything:

• Sentence length: A1 = 5-8 words, B2 = 12-18 words, C1 = 15-25 words
• Grammar structures: A1 = present simple. B1 = conditionals. C1 = inversion and subjunctive
• Vocabulary range: A1 = 500 most frequent words. B2 = 3000+ words. C1 = includes idioms and academic vocabulary
• Exercise types: A1 = multiple choice and matching. B2 = open gap-fills and translation. C1 = Cambridge-style key word transformations
• Distractor difficulty: Options in multiple choice should all be at the same CEFR band

DrillKit handles all of this automatically — just set the level and the AI calibrates every aspect of the worksheet.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I assess a new student's CEFR level?

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Start with a brief conversation (5 minutes), note their grammar range and vocabulary. Then give them a short written task. Compare their output to the sentence examples above. Most students fall clearly into one band within 10 minutes.

Can a student be different levels for different skills?

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Absolutely. A student might be B2 in reading but A2 in speaking, or C1 in listening (from watching TV) but B1 in writing. This is completely normal and is called an 'uneven profile.'

How does DrillKit use CEFR levels?

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When you set a CEFR level in DrillKit, it controls sentence complexity, vocabulary difficulty, grammar structures, distractor difficulty, and exercise type recommendations. Every exercise is calibrated to match the target level.

CEFR Levels Explained: A Practical Guide for Teachers