QuillBot

QuillBot is an AI-powered paraphrasing and writing enhancement platform that helps language learners rephrase sentences, improve fluency, and develop more sophisticated expression. For ESL teachers, QuillBot's core strength lies in its paraphrasing tool, which offers multiple rewrite modes (Standard, Fluency, Creative, Formal) that help students see alternative ways to express ideas while maintaining original meaning. This exposure to varied sentence structures and vocabulary choices accelerates language acquisition by showing learners natural English phrasing they might not discover independently. What makes QuillBot particularly valuable in ESL contexts is its ability to help students break free from repetitive language patterns. Intermediate learners often get stuck using the same basic sentence structures and vocabulary, and QuillBot's paraphrasing suggestions introduce them to more sophisticated alternatives. The grammar checker catches errors similar to Grammarly, but QuillBot's unique value is teaching students that good writing isn't just about correctness but also about variety and style. The platform also includes a translator for 45+ languages, making it accessible for multilingual classrooms. ESL teachers use QuillBot to teach paraphrasing as an academic skill, helping students understand how to rework source material without plagiarizing. In research writing courses, students practice taking complex academic texts and paraphrasing them in their own words, with QuillBot serving as both a model and a check on their work. However, teachers must establish clear guidelines on ethical use, as some students may rely too heavily on the tool rather than developing independent paraphrasing skills. The free version limits users to 125 words per paraphrase, while Premium (.33/month annually) removes this restriction.

• Academic Paraphrasing Practice: Students learn to rework source material in their own words, using QuillBot's suggestions as models for effective paraphrasing techniques before attempting independent rewrites • Sentence Structure Variety Exercises: Teachers highlight student writing that overuses simple structures, then have students use QuillBot to explore alternative phrasings and analyze why certain structures work better • Vocabulary Expansion Through Synonyms: Intermediate learners compare their original sentences with QuillBot's paraphrased versions, identifying new vocabulary and expressions to add to personal word banks • Research Paper Source Integration: Graduate ESL students use QuillBot to practice integrating sources appropriately, learning to balance direct quotes with effective paraphrase while maintaining academic integrity • Writing Fluency Development: Advanced learners use the Fluency mode to see how their grammatically correct but awkward sentences can be restructured for more natural English flow