Kahoot allows to test various aspects of language such as vocabulary, understanding of grammar concepts (eg. When do we use past simple?) and linguistic concepts (eg. What is an independent clause?). Kahoot also allows to test language skills across all levels as each question could be set as a picture thus allowing for simple vocabulary recognition at A1 or supported by a picture (eg. testing of homophones at B2+). You can also use youtube videos for your questions (fragments also possible as timing can be set) which allows for testing listening skills. Each quiz game can be set as public, thus allowing for synchronous use in multiple locations. If used as part of informal assessment, it could implement as a follow-up to Quizlet self-study. Unfortunately, only multiple choice type of questions is possible; however, each question can have more than one correct answer.
Material and links
- https://getkahoot.com/ (to register for a free account)
- kahoot.it (to begin a game using a game PIN)
Learning Outcomes
To introduce an alternative method of assessing students’ knowledge and/or reviewing material
Using Kahoot! in the classroom: https://www.youtube.com/embed/5mRzrjbM6aw?rel=0
Suggestions for assessment
Kahoot! offers a number of ‘ways to play’ visit this link to find out more
What’s next
Please see activity: Using an online quiz for assessment
Source/attribution: DigiLanguages Author: Joanna Baumgart
Try some of these activities in your class, duplicate and edit the questions or create a new quiz:
- Sample Kahoot! Quiz: Verb tenses
- Sample Kahoot! Quiz: Vocabulary builder
- Sample Kahoot! Quiz: Basic Verbs
Try some of these activities in your class, duplicate and edit the questions, or create a new quiz:
- Sample Kahoot! Quiz: Grammar
- Sample Kahoot! Quiz: Perfect tense
- Sample Kahoot! Quiz: Near future or recent past
- Sample Kahoot! Quiz: Imperfect past tense
- Sample Kahoot! Quiz: Basic vocabulary – Kitchen utensils
Try some of these activities in your class, duplicate and edit the questions, or create a new quiz:
- Sample Kahoot! Quiz: Grammar II
- Sample Kahoot! Quiz: Family
- Sample Kahoot! Quiz: 20 Questions
- Sample Kahoot! Quiz: German history
Try some of these activities in your class, duplicate and edit the questions, or create a new quiz:
- Sample Kahoot! Quiz: Grammar High Level Leaving Cert Irish
- Sample Kahoot! Quiz: Translate
- Sample Kahoot! Quiz: Irish in school
Try some of these activities in your class, duplicate and edit the questions, or create a new quiz:
- Sample Kahoot! Quiz: 30 Questions
- Sample Kahoot! Quiz: Irregular verbs and prepositions
- Sample Kahoot! Quiz: Auxillary: Which, have or be
- Sample Kahoot! Quiz: Irregular verbs
- Sample Kahoot! Quiz: Vocabulary: Cooking
Try some of these activities in your class, duplicate and edit the questions, or create a new quiz:
- Sample Kahoot! Quiz: General knowledge
- Sample Kahoot! Quiz: Spanish language
- Sample Kahoot! Quiz: Verbs level A1/B2