Different Software for Teaching English

 

A. TOTALLY FREE ICT & AI SOFTWARE FOR TEACHING ENGLISH

1. British Council – LearnEnglish

• Description: Offers interactive grammar, vocabulary games, stories, podcasts, and videos for different age groups.
• Link: LearnEnglish by British Council
• Example: A teacher assigns students to listen to a podcast on “Work-life Balance” and then discuss key points in class.

 

2. Duolingo

• Description: AI-powered language learning app with bite-sized lessons, instant feedback, speaking, and listening practice.
• Link: Duolingo
• Example: Students practice English vocabulary and pronunciation for 10 minutes daily as homework.

 

3. Google Docs/Google Classroom

• Description: Free cloud-based tools for collaborative writing, sharing assignments, giving feedback, and organizing resources.
• Link: Google Docs | Google Classroom
• Example: Teachers create a group writing project; students collaborate on a story in real time.

 

4. YouTube (Educational Channels)

• Description: Vast library of free English lessons, grammar tips, pronunciation practice, and literature guides.
• Link: YouTube – BBC Learning English
• Example: Teacher plays a pronunciation video and students repeat after the speaker in class.

 

5. Quizizz

• Description: Gamified quiz platform to create or use ready-made quizzes for grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension.
• Link: Quizizz
• Example: Teacher runs a live grammar quiz in class; students answer on their mobiles for instant feedback.

 

6. Kahoot! (Free Tier)

• Description: Game-based platform for quizzes and polls. The free version is suitable for most classroom needs.
• Link: Kahoot!
• Example: Review lesson with a fun vocabulary quiz where students compete in real time.

 

7. StoryWeaver

• Description: Free digital platform offering thousands of multilingual storybooks for reading and comprehension.
• Link: StoryWeaver
• Example: Assign a short story for students to read online and summarize in their own words.

 

8. Rewordify

• Description: Simplifies difficult English texts for easy understanding; great for comprehension and vocabulary building.
• Link: Rewordify
• Example: Teacher pastes a tough news article, and the tool instantly provides a simpler version for students.

 

9. ChatGPT (OpenAI, Free Tier)

• Description: AI-powered chatbot for conversation practice, grammar explanations, or creative writing prompts.
• Link: ChatGPT Free
• Example: Students practise dialogues or ask ChatGPT to check their essays for grammar mistakes.

 

10. Google Read Along

• Description: Speech recognition app for young learners to practice reading aloud and pronunciation.
• Link: Google Read Along
• Example: Children read stories aloud, and the app provides real-time feedback on pronunciation.

 

11. Padlet (Basic Free Plan)

• Description: Collaborative digital wall for posting notes, assignments, or media files.
• Link: Padlet
• Example: Teacher posts a topic, and students add examples or questions during a lesson.

B. PAID (WITH FREE TRIALS / LIMITED FREE VERSIONS) ICT & AI SOFTWARE FOR ENGLISH TEACHING

1. Grammarly

• Description: Advanced AI-powered grammar, spelling, and style checker. Free version is available, premium has more features.
• Link: Grammarly
• Example: Students submit essays online; Grammarly highlights mistakes and suggests corrections.

 

2. Rosetta Stone

• Description: Comprehensive language learning software with speech recognition and real-life context lessons.
• Link: Rosetta Stone
• Example: Teacher uses structured lessons and pronunciation activities in a language lab.

 

3. Quillbot

• Description: AI-based writing assistant for paraphrasing, summarizing, and improving sentences.
• Link: Quillbot
• Example: Students use Quillbot to rewrite and improve their written assignments.

 

4. Pearson MyEnglishLab

• Description: Digital courseware for grammar, vocabulary, and skills-based English learning.
• Link: Pearson MyEnglishLab
• Example: Assign targeted grammar exercises that adapt to student performance.

 

5. Nearpod

• Description: Interactive lesson platform with virtual reality, quizzes, and videos.
• Link: Nearpod
• Example: Conduct a virtual field trip to a famous English landmark and have students describe their experience.

 

6. FluentU

• Description: Real-world videos (music, news, talks) with interactive captions and quizzes for immersive learning.
• Link: FluentU
• Example: Use movie clips to teach listening comprehension and idioms.

 

7. Edpuzzle

• Description: Turns any video into a lesson with embedded questions and instant feedback.
• Link: Edpuzzle
• Example: Teacher assigns a YouTube grammar video with pause-and-answer quizzes.

 

8. Turnitin

• Description: Plagiarism detection and writing feedback tool, widely used for academic writing.
• Link: Turnitin
• Example: Check students’ essays for originality and provide AI-powered writing feedback.

 

9. Voxy

• Description: AI-driven adaptive English learning platform for adults with real-world content and live classes.
• Link: Voxy
• Example: Adult learners follow a customized English course tailored to their professional goals.

 

Summary Table

Tool/Software	Free/Paid	Main Feature	Example Use
British Council	Free	Interactive lessons	Podcast + class discussion
Duolingo	Free	Gamified language lessons	Daily vocab homework
Google Docs/Classroom	Free	Collaborative writing	Group essays
YouTube	Free	Video lessons	Pronunciation video
Quizizz	Free	Gamified quizzes	Live grammar quiz
Kahoot!	Free	Game-based quiz	Revision games
StoryWeaver	Free	Online storybooks	Reading & summary task
Rewordify	Free	Text simplification	Easier news articles
ChatGPT	Free	AI conversation & writing	Dialogue practice
Read Along	Free	Pronunciation app	Reading aloud
Padlet	Free	Collaborative wall	Posting answers/questions
Grammarly	Paid*	Grammar checking	Essay corrections
Rosetta Stone	Paid	Complete language suite	Pronunciation lab
Quillbot	Paid*	Paraphrasing	Rewrite assignments
MyEnglishLab	Paid	Courseware & assessment	Adaptive grammar tasks
Nearpod	Paid*	Interactive lessons	Virtual field trips
FluentU	Paid	Real video lessons	Movie listening
Edpuzzle	Paid*	Interactive video lessons	Video quiz
Turnitin	Paid	Plagiarism checking	Essay originality check
Voxy	Paid	Adaptive, real-world ESL	Adult professional English

*Limited free version available.

How to Use These in Class: Quick Examples

• Pair Duolingo & Google Classroom: Assign daily Duolingo practice; students submit screenshots in Google Classroom.
• Quizizz after a Lesson: Revise a grammar topic (like tenses) with a competitive live quiz.
• Use YouTube + Edpuzzle: Assign a YouTube video for homework, embed questions in Edpuzzle for accountability.
• Collaborative Writing: Students co-write stories in Google Docs and receive instant feedback via Grammarly.