We have asked teachers and students and we have finally come me up with the list of 10 useful and popular digital tools you can use for free. The majority of the sites we have chosen include customizable material, so you can easily adapt it to the needs of your students. They are easy to use and can significantly boost student motivation. Have a look at our list of links to free digital tools that can be used in the language classroom below:
Students’ and personal favourite digital tool. Its advantages are the numerous game modes it offers with the same set of questions (which can be created by the teacher). Students can also work autonomously: it’s student centred, students love it and the teacher can get a 10 min break while they practice.
An EFL classic. There is a huge selection of already published quizzes which can save you a huge amount of time. Students compete against each other and you can see the results of their answers on the screen, giving you the chance to provide some feedback on the wrong answers.
Similar to Kahoot, maybe less material published there so far, but the graphics are lovely and funny. Students can also work autonomously so that you get your well-deserved 10-minute break
You just have to introduce a list of words or questions and you have access to different types of interactive games. There are also several ready-made materials from other teachers to save you time. Use an interactive board or give the mouse
Another EFL legend. The free version allows for a two-team duel where students have to answer correctly but also need some luck in order to win. This way the result is unpredictable and even weaker students have some chances of winning.
A simple tool that can be used to choose who answers a question. You can save the names for future use, change the colours and also the music. It can wake up students when you feel the energy level is lowering.
Another EFL favourite, can be a great success with some groups and might lead to them listening more songs in English at home, so that they can come to class with nice suggestions. Try choice mode and give the students the mouse so they can click on the correct answer!
This is a great classroom management tool, more suitable for kids’ classes. You can edit the point system so you can award or take away points depending on your classroom rules and what you and your students have agreed.
Can be used for writing and grammar practice. Students add their sentences, and they can also add images or videos. Beware though: there are no names published together with the contributions so some of the students may take advantage of it.
This tool is amazing for self-study and there are also several game options after creating a flashcard list. The interface is simple, so it´s easy to create a list, even students can do it!
Notable mention
This was the list with the most popular and useful free EFL digital tools according to our survey. They’re all easy to use, adaptable and great fun! Which ones would you add to the list?
