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.

Multilingual ESL Classroom Strategies for Teachers | DrillKit Blog

The Multilingual Challenge

In many ESL contexts — language schools, international companies, university prep programs — your students come from 5, 10, or even 15 different language backgrounds.

This creates unique challenges: you can't use L1 translation as a teaching tool (which L1?), students make completely different error patterns, and cultural expectations around classroom behavior vary wildly.

But multilingual classrooms also offer unique advantages that monolingual groups lack.

5 Strategies That Work

1. Use English as the Bridge
In multilingual classrooms, English isn't just the target language — it's the shared language. Use this to your advantage: pair activities become genuinely communicative because students MUST use English to communicate.

2. Leverage Linguistic Diversity
Ask students to identify cognates in their languages. "Hotel" is similar in most languages. "Restaurant" too. This builds confidence and shows students they already know more English than they think.

3. Differentiate by L1 for Homework
DrillKit supports 11 target languages. Generate vocabulary exercises with translations in each student's L1. In class, use English-only activities. For homework, provide L1-supported materials.

4. Focus on Universal Error Patterns
Some errors are universal (article usage, prepositions, word order). Focus classroom error correction on these shared patterns. Address L1-specific errors through individual homework.

5. Create Cultural Exchange Moments
Ask students to explain how something works in their country. This generates rich, authentic vocabulary practice while building classroom community.

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Teacher Tip

"Create a 'language comparison wall' (physical or digital). When students discover an interesting difference between their language and English, they add it. 'In Japanese, there are no articles.' 'In Spanish, adjectives come after nouns.' This turns linguistic diversity into a learning opportunity."

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I ban L1 in the classroom?

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No. Research shows that strategic L1 use (for clarifying complex concepts or reducing anxiety) improves outcomes. The key is ensuring L1 is a scaffold, not a replacement. In multilingual groups, students naturally default to English with each other.

How do I handle mixed levels in a multilingual class?

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Use tiered worksheets. DrillKit can generate the same vocabulary exercises at different CEFR levels. Give B1 students the B1 version and B2 students the B2 version — same vocabulary, different difficulty.

Can DrillKit create worksheets for multilingual groups?

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Yes. Generate a single worksheet and use DrillKit's multi-language support to create translation exercises with different L1s. Each student gets their own L1 translations while working on the same English content.

Teaching English in Multilingual Classrooms