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.

Turn YouTube Videos Into ESL Worksheets | Step-by-Step Guide

Why YouTube Is the World's Best ESL Resource

YouTube hosts billions of hours of authentic English content — TED Talks, cooking tutorials, news segments, vlogs, and documentaries. For ESL teachers, this represents an unlimited supply of real-world listening material across every topic and register imaginable. The problem has never been finding good videos; it's been the hours required to turn them into structured lessons. Transcribing, selecting vocabulary, writing comprehension questions, and formatting a worksheet from a 10-minute video can easily consume an entire evening. AI changes this equation entirely.

The YouTube-to-Worksheet Workflow

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Paste the URL

Copy any YouTube URL and paste it into DrillKit. The AI automatically extracts the transcript using YouTube's built-in captions.

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Set CEFR Level

Choose A1 through C2. The AI adapts vocabulary complexity, sentence length, and exercise difficulty to match your students' proficiency.

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Get Your Worksheet

Receive a complete worksheet with vocabulary lists (bilingual + IPA), comprehension exercises, and grammar activities — all derived from the actual video content.

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Teacher Tip

“For beginners (A1-A2), try channels with slow, clear speech and visual support like 'Easy English' or cooking channels with step-by-step instructions. For intermediate (B1-B2), TED-Ed animations and Vox explainers work brilliantly. For advanced (C1-C2), unscripted interviews, debate panels, and documentary channels provide authentic connected speech with complex argumentation.”

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I make a worksheet from a YouTube video?

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Use DrillKit's YouTube-to-worksheet feature. Paste the video URL, select the CEFR level and student L1, and the AI generates a complete worksheet from the video's transcript — including vocabulary, comprehension questions, and grammar exercises.

Does it work with videos that don't have subtitles?

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The tool uses YouTube's auto-generated captions, which are available for the vast majority of English-language videos. For best results, choose videos with clear audio and minimal background music.

Can I use any YouTube video in my classroom?

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Generally yes for educational purposes under fair use provisions in most countries. However, always preview videos first for age-appropriateness and check your institution's copyright policy. The worksheet itself is your original creation.

YouTube to Worksheet: Turn Any Video Into a Lesson in 60 Seconds