ChalkLab
🎯 Interactive ESL game types
All game types work on any device — desktop, tablet, or phone. No app download required.
Flashcard games
Study and test vocabulary with digital flashcards students flip at their own pace.
Vocabulary matching
Race to match words with definitions — works as a timed individual or competitive class activity.
Quiz-style exercises
Multiple choice questions with instant feedback — great for formative assessment.
Fill-in-the-blank
Interactive cloze exercises that give hints and check answers in real time.
Word ordering
Students arrange scrambled words into correct sentences — targets grammar in context.
Reading + comprehension
Short texts followed by interactive comprehension questions students answer online.
🌍 Works for classroom and online teaching
In the classroom
Display games on a projector for whole-class activities, or send students the link to work individually on their own devices during class.
Online lessons
Share the link in your Zoom or Google Meet chat. Students play in their browser alongside the video call — no screen-sharing needed.
Homework and self-study
Assign games as homework. Students complete them at their own pace, with instant feedback after each answer.
Warm-ups and review
Generate a quick vocabulary warm-up game in under two minutes before a lesson to activate prior knowledge.
✨ Why teachers love ChalkLab games
💡 Frequently asked questions
- What kinds of ESL games can ChalkLab generate?
- ChalkLab can generate flashcard games, vocabulary matching games, quiz-style activities, and interactive exercises that students complete in the browser on any device.
- Do students need an account to play ChalkLab games?
- No. Students can play ChalkLab exercises using a shareable link with no login or download required. The teacher shares a link and students start immediately.
- Can I create ESL games for kids and adults?
- Yes. ChalkLab supports all CEFR levels from A1 (Beginner) to C2 (Proficiency) and works for learners of all ages — from young learners in primary school to adult professionals.
- How quickly can I create a game?
- Most teachers create a ready-to-play game in under two minutes. Enter a topic or vocabulary list, choose a game style, and ChalkLab generates the activity automatically.
- Can I use ChalkLab games for online teaching?
- Yes. ChalkLab games are fully browser-based and work on any device. Share the link in your video call chat and students can play simultaneously during a live online lesson.
- Are there ready-made ESL games I can use straight away?
- Yes. The ChalkLab community library contains thousands of teacher-created games and exercises you can preview and use immediately for free.