Free AI Tools for Learning English & How to Use Them
1. ChatGPT (OpenAI)
Website: https://chat.openai.com
Skills: Speaking, Writing, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary
How to Use:
• Conversation practice:
“Let’s pretend you are an IELTS examiner. Ask me questions.”
• Grammar checker:
Paste your paragraph and ask: “Can you correct and explain my
grammar?”
• Essay feedback:
“Give feedback on my writing with Band 7 IELTS standards.”
• Vocabulary building:
“Teach me 5 new idioms with examples.”
2. ELSA Speak (Free version)
App: Mobile only
Skills: Pronunciation, Speaking
How to Use:
• Take a pronunciation assessment to see your level.
• Practice sounds you struggle with (e.g., /th/ or /v/).
• Get instant feedback on intonation, stress, and clarity.
Great for improving fluency and natural speech.
3. YouGlish
Website: https://youglish.com
Skills: Listening, Pronunciation
How to Use:
• Type any English word (e.g., “opportunity”).
• Watch real YouTube videos showing how native speakers use it.
• Hear accents from US, UK, Australia, etc.
Helps with real-life listening skills and word stress.
4. QuillBot
Website: https://quillbot.com
Skills: Writing, Grammar, Vocabulary
How to Use:
• Paste your sentence → Click Paraphrase.
• Learn different ways to express the same idea.
• Use it to rewrite essays or improve sentence clarity.
Useful for rewriting without losing meaning.
5. Grammarly (Free version)
Website: https://grammarly.com
Skills: Writing, Grammar, Punctuation
How to Use:
• Install the browser extension or use the editor.
• Paste your writing → Get grammar, spelling, tone corrections.
• Learn why it's wrong, not just fix it.
Perfect for students preparing academic writing or emails.
6. Google Translate (with Voice & Camera)
Website: https://translate.google.com
Skills: Listening, Speaking, Vocabulary
How to Use:
• Speak into the mic: Check pronunciation.
• Listen to native pronunciation.
• Camera mode: Translate text from photos (signs, books, etc.).
Fast and accessible — great for beginners.
7. SpeechTexter
Website: https://www.speechtexter.com
Skills: Speaking, Listening
How to Use:
• Speak into your device → It converts speech to text.
• Check if AI understands your pronunciation.
• Useful for confidence and clarity practice.
7. TTSReader
Website: https://ttsreader.com
Best For: Listening practice, pronunciation modeling
How to Use:
• Paste any text (news, story, dialogue)
• Click play to hear the correct pronunciation and intonation
• Shadow and repeat for speaking practice
9. TalkPal AI (Free version)
Website: https://talkpal.ai
Best For: Real-time speaking practice with an AI tutor
How to Use:
• Start a chat with the AI
• Choose fun topics like travel, hobbies, daily life
• Get vocabulary suggestions and corrections
10. Google Translate (with voice & camera)
Website: https://translate.google.com
Best For: Quick vocabulary, pronunciation, listening
How to Use:
• Speak and listen to English phrases
• Use the camera to scan English text and translate
• Hear native pronunciation instantly
Speechling
• Use: Native-like speaking practice + AI pronunciation feedback.
• Best for: Young learners and adult learners.
• How to use:
o Create a teacher account and share links with students.
o Students mimic phrases, record, and get feedback.
o Use in “listen-and-repeat” class warmups.
Scite.ai
• Use: Research-based AI assistant for academic content.
• Best for: Advanced students or teachers preparing academic writing lessons.
• How to use:
o Ask questions like: “What does research say about mobile learning?”
o Generate citations, summaries, or scientific discussions.
Visual & Presentation Tools
6. Prezi / Gamma.app
• Use: AI slide and presentation generation.
• Best for: Teacher lesson presentations or student project visuals.
• How to use:
o Use Prezi for interactive visual journeys.
o Use Gamma: Type “Create a lesson on conditional sentences” → gets slides
with structured content.
o Great for flipped classrooms or recorded lessons.
Advanced / Creative Tools
7. DeepSeek
• Use: Multimodal AI for translation, summarizing, and multilingual input.
• Best for: Multilingual learners or translating educational material.
• How to use:
o Ask: “Summarize this article in simplified English.”
o Translate vocabulary sheets or instructions for low-level learners.
8. Copilot (Microsoft 365 AI Assistant)
• Use: Lesson document generation, spreadsheet automation.
• Best for: Admin or full-time online teachers.
• How to use:
o Use in Word: “Create a worksheet on past simple tense.”
o Use in Excel: Auto-grade quizzes or attendance logs.
9. VEED.io
• Use: AI-based video creation with captions and audio.
• Best for: Making learning videos, listening tasks.
• How to use:
o Upload a lesson video → auto-generate subtitles.
o Add AI voiceovers or split videos into bite-sized parts.
10. Dungeon AI (experimental/fun)
• Use: Interactive storytelling with AI.
• Best for: Young learners (gamified reading/listening).
• How to use:
o Let AI create adventure stories.
o Learners interact with the plot by making choices—teaches sequencing,
vocab, and storytelling.
Free AI Video Resources for Learning English
1. YouTube Channels Powered by AI
There are channels that use AI tools to create English learning videos.
Recommended:
• “Speak English with AI” – Uses ChatGPT, Synthesia, and voice tools to teach
conversations.
• “English with Lucy” or “mmmEnglish” – While not fully AI-based, they often use
AI for subtitles, pronunciation, and explanations.
Tip: Turn on subtitles (auto-generated) and slow playback speed to improve listening.
2. DeepLingo.ai (Beta/Free Plan)
Website: https://www.deeplingo.ai
What It Does: AI generates video lessons and explanations for grammar, vocabulary, and
idioms.
Use it like YouTube for interactive, AI-created lessons.
3. VEED.IO – Create Speaking Videos with AI Voice
Website: https://www.veed.io
What It Does: You can create your own speaking video with AI voice or subtitles.
Great for teachers or students who want to practice pronunciation by recording themselves
with subtitles.
4. ElevenLabs (Text-to-Speech Videos)
Website: https://www.elevenlabs.io
What It Does: Convert English texts into ultra-realistic voiceovers (free credits/month).
You can generate audio and combine it with Canva or PowerPoint to make your own AI
video lessons.
5. HeyGen (Free trial)
Website: https://www.heygen.com
What It Does: Create talking head videos with your own script.
Perfect for English learners who want to simulate an English speaker for practice.
Interactive Platform with Video & AI
BBC Learning English (with Subtitles & AI Quizzes)
Website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish
• Many videos use AI-generated subtitles and include speaking/listening quizzes
afterward.
Tips for AI Tools in Learning English
Skill Tool Suggestions Activity Example
Speaking ChatGPT, ELSA, SpeechTexter Simulate an interview
YouGlish, Google Translate Listen to 5 native examples of one
Listening
(Voice) word
Reading ChatGPT, Google Translate Ask AI to simplify a news article
AI checks your essay and
Writing QuillBot, Grammarly, ChatGPT
improves it
Free AI Tools to Improve Speaking Skills in English
TalkPal AI (Free version)
Website: https://talkpal.ai
What it does: Real-time conversation with an AI tutor.
Features:
• Simulates natural conversations.
• Lets you choose topics (travel, business, daily life).
• Corrects grammar and gives suggestions.
How to Use:
Practice small talk or IELTS-style questions.
2. Speak (Free trial)
App: Mobile (iOS/Android)
What it does: AI coach to practice real conversations.
Features:
• Interactive speaking practice with feedback.
• Designed for everyday conversations and fluency.
Use for: Daily speaking challenges and pronunciation training.
3. TTSReader
Website: https://ttsreader.com
What it does: Text-to-speech tool that reads your text aloud in natural voices.
Features:
• Choose accents (US, UK, etc.).
• Use it to compare your pronunciation with the AI voice.
Use for: Shadow speaking — repeat after the AI reader.
4. Read Aloud Chrome Extension
Link: https://chrome.google.com/webstore
What it does: Reads websites or articles out loud.
Features:
• Listen to correct pronunciation while reading.
• Supports different voice types and speeds.
Use for: Practice intonation and fluency by reading along.
5. Voicemaker.in
Website: https://voicemaker.in
What it does: Converts text to speech in realistic AI voices.
Features:
• Choose voice type, accent, and speed.
• Create scripts and speak them out loud for comparison.
Use for: Listening and imitation exercises (shadowing technique).
6. Language Reactor (Chrome Extension)
Website: https://www.languagereactor.com
What it does: Adds dual subtitles to YouTube videos and Netflix.
Features:
• Shows real-time subtitles and translations.
• Click on words to see definitions and hear pronunciation.
Use for: Watch English shows and repeat lines aloud for speaking fluency.
7. Microsoft Bing Copilot (Free with Microsoft Account)
Website: https://bing.com/chat
What it does: Like ChatGPT, but with voice input/output.
Features:
• You can speak your message to the AI.
• It replies in voice too — perfect for back-and-forth conversations.
Use for: Real-time practice like talking to a speaking partner.
Practice Ideas with AI Tools
Practice Type Tool Suggested Activity
Role-play ChatGPT, TalkPal "Interview me for a job"
Shadow and repeat difficult
Pronunciation ELSA, TTSReader
sounds
Daily speaking Speak app, Bing Copilot Practice 5 minutes each day
Listening + Language Reactor, Repeat after real voice
Imitation YouGlish examples
How to Use AI Tools Effectively – Guidelines for Trainees
1. Start Small: Pick one tool to try in one lesson.
2. Use Simple Prompts: E.g., "Give 5 vocabulary games for 6-year-olds."
3. Review AI Output: Always check for correctness or level
appropriateness.
4. No Personal Data: Never enter full names or private info of students.
5. Plan Ahead: Use tools before class to prep content, not during live time.
6. Collaborate: Share your AI lesson ideas with fellow teachers.
Sample Prompt Ideas
• Grammar: "Create a worksheet on past continuous with 5 questions."
• Speaking: "Design a roleplay for ordering food at a café."
• Writing: "Correct this paragraph for grammar and suggest
improvements."
• Listening: "Generate a short story with beginner vocabulary and
questions."
• Reading: "Summarize a 200-word article for B1 students."
• Pronunciation: Use ELSA or Speechling for sound drills (e.g., /l/ vs /r/)
Pro Tip: Try integrating two tools together—e.g., use ChatGPT to
generate a dialogue and VEED.io to turn it into a video with captions!
Let’s grow together using AI!
Trainer Ronnie
