YapYapGo is a classroom speaking-practice tool for language teachers. One shared screen pairs students, displays graded discussion questions with vocabulary support, and runs the timer — no student devices, no accounts, no setup beyond pasting a class list.
Who it's for
- Independent ESL and EFL teachers running group classes
- Language schools with shared classroom screens and rotating student lists
- IELTS preparation tutors who need realistic Part 1, 2, and 3 practice
- University and high-school language instructors covering CEFR A2 to C1
How it works
- Choose a speaking mode. Pick from six modes: Free Conversation, Timed Talk, Topic Discussion, Debate, IELTS, or Custom Topic. Each mode is calibrated for CEFR A2 to C1 and works with classes of any size.
- Add your students. Paste a class list — one name per line — or load a saved class. YapYapGo creates random pairs or groups in seconds, with optional smart pairing by level and conflict-avoidance rules.
- Project and teach. Display the prompt on the classroom screen. Students speak; you control timers, reshuffle partners, or move to the next question. No student logins, no apps to install.
The six speaking modes
Free Conversation (Free). A library of graded open-ended questions with suggested vocabulary. Questions never repeat within a session.
Timed Talk (Free). Adjustable countdown for structured speaking turns. Teacher-controlled — it never starts without you.
Topic Discussion (Basic). Questions drawn from 20 topic categories spanning Travel, Technology, Society, Education and more.
Debate (Basic). Motions assigned, sides drawn, timer running. Students argue for and against — fresh motion every round.
IELTS Speaking (Basic). Practise Parts 1, 2, and 3 individually with cue cards and dual timers, or run a full mock test in sequence.
Custom Topic (Premium). Type any topic — today’s news, a coursebook theme, anything — and get fresh graded questions in seconds.
What makes it different
Quiz platforms like Kahoot and Quizlet are built for individual student devices and buzzer-style answering. Self-study apps like Duolingo and ELSA train one learner at a time. YapYapGo sits in a different category: it runs on a single shared screen and drives spoken practice between real students in the same room. The teacher stays in control — no student logins, no parallel app to manage.
Pricing
Free to start. Basic at $3/month unlocks Topic Discussion, Debate, IELTS, and saved classes. Premium at $7/month adds Custom Topic and smart pairing. See the full pricing page →
New to the terminology? See the glossary for plain-English definitions of CEFR levels, IELTS speaking parts, and the pairing modes used here.
Common questions
Do students need their own devices or accounts?
No. YapYapGo is designed for a single shared classroom screen. Students do not log in, install anything, or create accounts. The teacher controls everything from one device.
What levels and ages does YapYapGo support?
Questions are graded from CEFR A2 to C1 and tagged by age group, from young learners through to adult IELTS candidates. Filter by level and age when you set up the session.
How is YapYapGo different from Kahoot or Quizlet?
Kahoot and Quizlet are quiz tools for individual devices. YapYapGo runs on one classroom screen and drives spoken conversation between students. There is no scoring quiz — the goal is talk time, not buzzers.
How is YapYapGo different from Duolingo or ELSA?
Duolingo and ELSA are self-study apps for individual learners. YapYapGo is built for a teacher running a live classroom — pairing students, displaying prompts, managing time, and tracking what each class has covered.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The free tier includes Free Conversation and Timed Talk modes with the full question library. Basic ($3/month) adds Topic Discussion, Debate, IELTS, and saved classes. Premium ($7/month) adds Custom Topic and smart pairing.
How many questions does it include?
Over 30,000 questions across 20 topic categories, all graded from A2 to C1. The Custom Topic mode generates additional graded questions on demand.
Can I reuse the same class across lessons?
Yes, on Basic and Premium. Saved classes remember every question shown so the question pool stays fresh across sessions — students never see the same prompt twice.
What is Fun Mode?
Fun Mode is an optional animated team-race overlay that runs alongside any speaking mode. Each team has a 3D runner that collects gems and dodges hazards when the team speaks well. The game runs with the speaking, not instead of it.