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.

Using YouTube Videos for ESL Teaching: The Complete Guide | DrillKit

Why YouTube Is Your Best Teaching Resource

YouTube is arguably the largest free library of authentic English content in the world. TED Talks, cooking tutorials, travel vlogs, news reports, movie trailers — there's content for every student interest and every CEFR level.

But most teachers use YouTube passively: play the video, discuss it, move on. The real power is in using video content as the foundation for active practice exercises.

The YouTube-to-Worksheet Pipeline

Here's how to turn any YouTube video into a complete lesson:

1. Choose a video that matches your student's interest and level. A 5-10 minute video works best — long enough for rich vocabulary, short enough to maintain attention.

2. Extract the transcript — DrillKit does this automatically. Just paste the YouTube URL and the AI fetches English captions, strips formatting, and prepares the text for analysis.

3. Review extracted vocabulary — the AI identifies teachable words, phrases, and expressions from the transcript, scored by relevance and difficulty.

4. Generate exercises — create gap-fills, vocabulary matching, sentence completion, or even Cambridge-style word formation exercises using the exact vocabulary from the video.

5. Use in class — watch the video first, then distribute the worksheet. Students connect the written exercises to the content they just watched, reinforcing comprehension and retention.

The Impact

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Relevance

Exercises based on content students just watched — maximum engagement

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Retention

Active recall through exercises beats passive listening by 3-4x

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Variety

Endless content library means no two lessons feel the same

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Teacher Tip

"Let your students choose the YouTube video! When students pick content they're genuinely interested in — a cooking channel, a gaming commentary, a music interview — their motivation to learn the vocabulary skyrockets. Ask them to send you a link before the lesson."

Best YouTube Channels for ESL by Level

A1-A2 (Beginner)
• Simple English Videos — slow pace, clear pronunciation, everyday topics
• Easy English — street interviews with subtitles

B1-B2 (Intermediate)
• TED-Ed — educational animations with rich vocabulary
• Vox — explanatory journalism with sophisticated language
• Cut — social experiments with authentic conversation

C1-C2 (Advanced)
• TED Talks — complex ideas, nuanced vocabulary, academic register
• The Daily Show — satire, idioms, cultural references
• Vice News — investigative journalism with specialized vocabulary

Frequently Asked Questions

What if the YouTube video doesn't have English captions?

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DrillKit needs English captions to extract vocabulary. Most popular videos have auto-generated captions, but if they're missing, you can paste the transcript manually or try a different video.

Can I use YouTube Shorts?

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Yes! DrillKit supports all YouTube URL formats including Shorts, embeds, and mobile links. Shorts work well for quick vocabulary bursts.

How long should the video be for a good worksheet?

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5-15 minutes is ideal. Shorter videos might not have enough vocabulary variety; longer ones can be sampled (DrillKit automatically takes representative sections from long transcripts).

How to Use YouTube Videos in Your ESL Classroom