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.

Project-Based Learning for ESL: Ideas, Implementation & Assessment

Beyond the Lesson-by-Lesson Grind

Most ESL courses consist of discrete lessons on isolated topics: Monday is prepositions, Wednesday is food vocabulary, Friday is listening practice. This fragmented approach mirrors textbook design but doesn't mirror how language is used in real life. Real communication is sustained, purposeful, and multi-skill. Writing an email uses grammar, vocabulary, pragmatics, and register simultaneously. Giving a presentation requires research, organization, pronunciation, and audience awareness. Project-Based Learning (PBL) creates extended tasks that integrate all these skills around a meaningful outcome. Students don't learn language to complete exercises — they learn language to complete projects.

Project Ideas by Level

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A2-B1 Projects

Class recipe book (writing instructions, food vocabulary). 'Our Neighborhood' guide for a tourist (descriptions, directions, recommendations). Class survey with infographic (question formation, data description).

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B1-B2 Projects

Class podcast episode on a chosen topic (research, scripting, pronunciation, recording). Product pitch (persuasive language, presentation skills). School/company newsletter (writing for different sections: news, opinion, interview).

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B2-C1 Projects

Short documentary film (scriptwriting, interviewing, narration). Mock business proposal (formal writing, data analysis, presentation). Research poster with presentation (academic English, source evaluation).

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Teacher Tip

“Use a simple assessment framework with three dimensions: Language (breadth of vocabulary, grammatical range, accuracy for this level), Content (depth of research, originality, effort), and Communication (clarity, organization, audience awareness). Weight language heavily but acknowledge effort and creativity. Include self-assessment: 'What language did you learn during this project? What would you do differently?' The reflection often reveals learning that the product itself doesn't show.”

Frequently Asked Questions

What is project-based learning in ESL?

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PBL involves extended, multi-lesson tasks where students create a tangible outcome (newsletter, podcast, presentation, guide) using English. Students develop language skills as a means to complete the project, integrating reading, writing, speaking, and listening naturally rather than practicing each in isolation.

How long should ESL projects take?

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2-4 weeks is ideal. Less than 2 weeks doesn't allow for depth; more than 4 weeks risks losing momentum. Dedicate 1-2 class sessions per week to the project, with homework for research and drafting. Set clear milestones (Week 1: research, Week 2: first draft, Week 3: revision, Week 4: presentation).

Does PBL replace regular grammar instruction?

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No — it complements it. Use regular lessons for focused grammar instruction, then PBL to apply that grammar in meaningful contexts. If students are writing a newsletter, teach the relevant grammar (past simple for news reports, imperatives for recipes) before the writing sessions. PBL makes grammar instruction purposeful.

Project-Based Learning in ESL: Extended Tasks That Build Real Communicative Competence