ToolsFill in the Gap

How To Use the Fill in the Gap tool

01

Add a Text

Start by pasting your text into the designated box. This can be any reading passage or a list of sentences.

02

Select the Parts to Turn Into Gaps

Once your text is pasted, select words to turn into gaps, and click "Create gap." You can easily remove any gaps by clicking on them and selecting "Remove."

03

Create the Gaps

After selecting words, chunks, or sentences in the text, click "Do the magic!" This will turn your selections into gaps, where students will need to fill in the missing word or phrase.

04

Edit Gaps

You can always go back and add new gaps as needed, allowing you to fine-tune the activity to your liking.

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Ready-made lesson plans that use this tool

B1-B2
Transportation in Different Cultures

This ESL lesson plan examines transportation methods worldwide, focusing on reading and vocabulary skills in a group setting. Designed for B1-B2 learners, students will discuss cultural aspects of transportation in cities like Tokyo, Venice, and Los Angeles and analyze how these methods reflect societal values. Activities include matching exercises, reading comprehension, and group discussions to encourage critical thinking about sustainability and global transportation preferences.

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This ESL lesson plan focuses on exploring the challenges of remote work through speaking, reading and grammar activities as well as group discussions. Designed for A2-level learners, this group mode lesson helps students practice differentiating between Present Simple and Present Continuous tenses. The structured exercises include sorting statements, completing dialogues, and describing scenarios, improving their ability to express habits, routines, and ongoing actions.

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A Day in the Life

This ESL lesson plan helps adults practice speaking about careers and business through a flipped classroom model. In this group lesson, students will develop their listening and speaking skills by exploring real-life professional routines, watching videos, and engaging in vocabulary and grammar exercises. Designed for C1 learners, this 60-minute lesson includes discussions, matching tasks, and a presentation activity, fostering communication and critical thinking in professional contexts.

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Zero Waste Christmas

This lesson plan engages B1+ ESL students in discussing sustainable holiday practices. The 30-minute lesson includes brainstorming, gap-filling activities, and a structured discussion, helping students express and support their opinions on eco-friendly gift-wrapping ideas.

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This ESL lesson plan is designed for A2-level individual learners, focusing on vocabulary related to clothing and style. Through matching exercises, reading comprehension, and gap-filling tasks, students will master verbs and adjectives in context. The structured activities aim to enhance grammar, reading, and writing skills while promoting creativity with a final writing task. Perfect for adults seeking to improve their English while exploring personal style!

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This ESL lesson plan engages teens and adults in a 60-minute group session focused on the value of team sports. Learners will practice listening and speaking through discussions, video analysis, and vocabulary-building activities. Designed for B1-B2 learners, the lesson encourages participants to reflect on the physical, mental, and social benefits of sports while improving their ability to share opinions and ideas effectively.

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