Module 1 : AI Teaching Tools

Enhance your lessons with smart, easy‑to‑use AI tools

Purpose:
Introduce accessible AI tools that help volunteers plan, personalize, and deliver more engaging and effective language lessons — even if they don’t have formal teaching experience.

1. What Can AI Do for You?

AI can help volunteers and teachers:

• create lesson plans in seconds
  
  

• generate vocabulary lists
  
  

• provide instant pronunciation feedback
  
  

• prepare texts at different levels
  
  

• correct learners’ writing
  
  

• simulate conversations
  
  

• help track learner progress
  
  

AI tools save time and make lessons more interactive — especially useful for volunteers without formal teaching training.

2. Easy‑to‑Use AI Tools

• ChatGPT (OpenAI) – 

Use it for:

• role-plays
  
  

• grammar explanations
  
  

• text generation
  
  

• conversation practice
  
  

• checking and correcting learners’ writing

• Canva Magic Write – 

Use AI features to:

• create worksheets
  
  

• design flashcards
  
  

• generate visuals
  
  

• prepare handouts quickly

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• DeepL Translator / Google Translate – Support multilingual learners, check understanding, and create bilingual resources.
  
  

• ELSA Speak or Speechling – Apps for improving pronunciation with AI feedback.
  
  

• Kahoot– Use quizzes, gamified activities generated from your topics or texts.

• Quizlet- Master whatever you’re learning with Quizlet’s interactive flashcards, practice tests and study activities.
  
  

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3. Try It: Simple First Tasks
Beginner:

• Ask ChatGPT: “Create a dialogue about shopping at a market for A2 level students.”
  
  

• Use Google Translate to create bilingual flashcards.
  
  

Intermediate:

• Use ELSA Speak to check learners’ pronunciation.
  
  

• Make a vocabulary game on Kahoot! using one of your texts.
  
  

Advanced:

• Create a full lesson plan using ChatGPT + Canva.
  
  

• Use a YouTube video + summary tool to create discussion questions.
  
  

4. Teaching Tips

• Always review AI content for clarity and simplicity.
  
  

• Use AI as an assistant, not a replacement — your empathy and support are key.
  
  

• Focus on one tool at a time — start simple.
  
  

• Combine AI use with group conversation and peer support.
  
  

• Celebrate small wins and keep lessons fun.
  
  

5. Extra Resources & Tutorials

• How to Use ChatGPT for Lesson Planning 

• Beginner Guide to ELSA Speak

• Chat  GPT for teachers

• Quizlet 101: A beginner’s guide for teachers (YouTube) – Video tutorial on creating and using Quizlet for interactive study.

• Chat GPT for language  teachers  (examples)Quizlet training for language learning