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 lessons 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 lessons to PDF?

Absolutely. Every lesson 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 20 generations per month with full access to all 13 exercise types, all lesson styles, and custom branding. The Pro plan ($4.99/month or $3.33/month billed yearly) unlocks unlimited generations and priority AI processing.

Can I customize the lesson with my school branding?

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

Low-Budget ESL Classroom Technology: Setup Guide for Teachers

The Technology Gap in ESL

While some schools boast interactive whiteboards, tablet carts, and fiber-optic Wi-Fi, the reality for most ESL teachers globally is very different. Many teach in rented rooms, community centers, or schools where the 'tech budget' is zero. Language schools in developing countries, freelance online teachers, and community volunteer programs often operate with nothing more than a whiteboard and markers. But effective technology integration doesn't require expensive hardware. It requires creative use of the devices you already have — primarily your smartphone — combined with free or freemium software designed for education.

The Minimum Viable Tech Setup

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Your Phone

Your smartphone is a projector alternative (connect to a TV via HDMI adapter or screen mirror), an audio player for listening exercises, a timer for activities, and a worksheet generator via DrillKit.

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A Bluetooth Speaker

A $15-20 portable speaker transforms phone audio into classroom-quality listening exercises. Essential for pronunciation drills, song activities, and audio comprehension.

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A Mobile Hotspot

If your classroom has no Wi-Fi, your phone's hotspot lets students access shared worksheet links on their own devices. Budget data plans make this viable in most countries.

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Teacher Tip

“Set clear BYOD rules on day one: phones are learning tools during designated activities and must be face-down on desks at all other times. Start each tech activity by saying 'Phones out!' and end with 'Phones down!' Having a clear ritual prevents the gradual drift into social media scrolling. For quizzes and interactive worksheets, share a link or QR code — students access it on their own phones, keeping the cost at zero.”

Frequently Asked Questions

What if my school has no Wi-Fi?

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Use your phone's mobile hotspot for short activities. Generate and download worksheets as PDFs at home where you have Wi-Fi. Many AI tools like DrillKit let you generate materials beforehand and share via links that load quickly on mobile data.

How do I prevent students from using phones for social media?

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Create a clear phone protocol: phones are out ONLY during designated activities. Walk around during phone-based tasks to monitor screens. Use activities with time pressure (timed quizzes) that naturally discourage multitasking. Most importantly, make the phone-based activity more engaging than Instagram.

What free tools can I use without school technology?

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DrillKit (free tier for worksheet/quiz generation), Google Forms (quick surveys and quizzes), Padlet (free for basic collaborative boards), Kahoot (free for basic games), and YouTube (unlimited authentic content). These all work on phones without requiring computer access.

Setting Up Your ESL Classroom for Tech on a Minimal Budget