5 ChatGPT
Prompts For
Language
Learners
Hack language learning with tech
Jerry Registre
Why I Wrote This
I love learning languages and have learned Spanish from
zero to fluent. I’m also a techie who loves building and using
tech (my brother and I built our first computer as kids
because we didn’t have enough money to buy one).
I think technologies like ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence and
Virtual Reality will radically improve language learning in the
future.
This guide is a first step to using ChatGPT for learning and
practicing languages.
I spent ~1-2 hours per prompt creating, testing, and tweaking
to find ideas that I genuinely hope will help you in your quest
to learn languages and connect with the world. If this helps
you, consider getting the full version here.
For the latest, visit my channel:
Youtube.com/jerryregistre
Copyright © 2023 Jerry Registre
All Rights Reserved.
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Quick Start Guide
If you don’t know what ChatGPT is or how to set it
up for language learning, speed through this video
playlist to get caught up.
Link not working? Manual link:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjUNOROnzAGK
jOuc7WVrObw_X4jQ0Tk3x
ChatGPT with voice? How do I talk to ChatGPT?
I broke down the process to speak to ChatGPT in
the same playlist above.
= recommended to use with ChatGPT with voice
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Prompt Not Working?
What can I do if a prompt isn’t working?
Sometimes, prompts stop working as ChatGPT changes, or a prompt suddenly stops
generating the results it once did. When this happens, start a new thread and retry the
prompt. If this doesn’t work after 5 attempts, try tweaking the prompt wording–look at
the other prompts in this guide for writing inspiration.
What do the language levels you mention mean?
The language levels I use in this guide refer to the Common European Framework for
language learning which ranges from A1 to C2. Try some sample quizzes to find out
your level, or simply alternate between using “beginner”, “intermediate”, and
“advanced” alone in the prompts until you find a difficulty that feels right for you.
What languages does ChatGPT support?
It’s clear from testing that ChatGPT’s performance changes depending on the
language. I tested mostly English and Spanish, so I can only really speak for those two.
I’ve found ChatGPT mistakes in both English and Spanish in some cases, so always
confirm what you learn.
Is there any research about ChatGPT for language learning?
Research is sparse since ChatGPT is relatively new, but I found a few initial
publications here.
With that said, let’s get on with the prompts! 🚀
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Prompt #1
Concept Explanations
Prompt
I’m an intermediate Spanish student (B1).
Explain the subjunctive to me with plenty of
examples
Template
I’m a [level] [language] student. Explain
[concept] to me with plenty of examples
How To Use
This will write an explanation for a language
concept and list out several reference
examples. Use this when you’re stuck on a
concept or to practice one that’s challenging.
Youtube video example (2:55)
Link not working? The video title is: AI Just KILLED Traditional Language Learning (ChatGPT)
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Prompt #2
Read Natural Dialogue
Prompt
Write a back and forth dialogue between two
people in natural Spanish about the best moments
in World Cup history for a student at an
intermediate level (B2)
Template
Write a back and forth dialogue between two
people in natural [language] about [topic] for a
student at a [language level]
How To Use
This generates natural dialogue in your target
language on a topic you’re interested in. You can
read this dialogue to find natural language patterns
at various levels that you can adopt for yourself.
Youtube video example (1:27)
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Prompt #3
Free Language Quizzes
Prompt
I’m an intermediate Spanish student (B1).
Create a short passage followed by a multiple
choice reading comprehension quiz for me to
improve at the subjunctive
Template
I’m a [level] [language] student. Create a [type
of quiz] for me to improve at [language
concept]
How To Use
This will generate a short quiz that’s focused on
a specific topic to help you practice or test your
knowledge of a language topic.
Youtube video example (4:27)
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Prompt #4
Your Own Texting PenPal
Prompt
Act as my Spanish teacher and conversation
partner. Let’s have a back and forth chat in Spanish
at an advanced level (C2) about Lord of the Rings.
You start the conversation.
Template
Act as my [language] teacher and conversation
partner. Let’s have a back and forth chat in
[language] at an advanced level (C2) about [topic].
You start the conversation.
How To Use
This will turn ChatGPT into a texting language
partner that you can use to practice conversations
around different topics of interest.
Youtube video example (5:11)
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Prompt #5
Personal Study Plan
Prompt
I’m an intermediate Spanish student (B1). Create a
study plan for me that includes the concepts I should
master to get to the next level. Include examples for
each concept, and add a final sample daily routine I can
follow
Template
I’m an [level] [language] student. Create a study plan
for me that includes the concepts I should master to get
to the next level. Include examples for each concept,
and add a final sample daily routine I can follow
How To Use
This will write a list of language concepts to consider
studying, and it will include a sample routine you can
follow to study the language as a daily habit. Take this
study plan and have ChatGPT customize different parts
of it to fit your life.
Youtube video example (3:50)
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Is this guide useful so far?
Help me make more useful things for learners by:
📖 1. Considering getting the full version of the book:
100 ChatGPT Prompts For Language Learners
󰜺 2. Leaving a review (public or private) of the
guidebook here
I’m rooting for you in your language learning journey 󰚤
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Email: jerryregistreyt@gmail.com
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