I’ve been stuck at Spanish B1 level for the longest time. Duolingo and other tools weren’t really cutting it.
Gracias a ChatGPT, ahora puedo discutir temas complejos y expresar mis opiniones en español con fluidez, superando las barreras que me mantenían en el nivel B1.
So, I compiled 65 of the best prompts I used to improve your skills in any language.
Prompts For Improving Grammar
Here are 15 prompts designed to engage ChatGPT in activities aimed at improving your grammar in the target language, tailored to various levels of proficiency:
Let's practice building sentences. Please give me a series of nouns and verbs in [target language], and I'll create simple sentences. Afterward, provide feedback on my sentence structure.
Can you list five common verbs in [target language] and ask me to conjugate them in present, past, and future tenses? Offer corrections and explain any irregularities.
Please create fill-in-the-blank sentences missing prepositions or articles in [target language]. After I attempt to fill them in, explain the correct choices and their usage rules.
Let's work on forming questions. Provide me with statements in [target language], and I'll convert them into both direct and indirect questions. Correct my mistakes and explain the differences in question structures.
I'd like to practice making negative sentences. Give me several positive sentences in [target language], and I'll rewrite them in the negative form. Please correct any errors and explain the negation rules.
Can you help me practice using comparative and superlative adjectives in [target language]? Provide examples where I have to choose the correct form to complete the sentence.
Please write sentences in [target language] using modal verbs, leaving blanks for me to fill in with the correct modal verb. Afterward, discuss each modal verb's usage and meaning.
Provide examples using reflexive verbs in [target language]. I'll try to create my own sentences using reflexive pronouns. Offer feedback and additional usage tips.
Let's practice the subjunctive mood. Could you give me scenarios in [target language] where the subjunctive is required? I'll respond with sentences, and you correct them if needed.
Create sentences in the active voice in [target language], and I'll convert them to passive voice. Explain when and why the passive voice might be used over the active voice.
Can you help me practice relative clauses? Provide sentences with missing relative clauses for me to complete. Then, explain the rules for using relative pronouns in [target language].
Write commands in [target language] using the imperative form, both positive and negative. I'll create my own commands based on given situations. Provide feedback on formality and correctness.
Write commands in [target language] using the imperative form, both positive and negative. I'll create my own commands based on given situations. Provide feedback on formality and correctness.
Give me a list of singular nouns in [target language], mixing countable and uncountable nouns. I'll make them plural where applicable and use them in sentences, then you can offer corrections and discuss countability rules.
Tell me a short story or describe a recent experience using a mix of past, present, and future tenses in [target language]. Make deliberate mistakes. Then ask me to identify those mistakes.
Prompts For Common Phrases
Being able to know the basics can help you get by in a foreign country without knowing much of the language.
Here are 15 prompts you could use to learn any essential of a new language:
Hi ChatGPT, I’m learning [target language] and I want to know some common phrases that are used in everyday conversation. Can you provide me with a list of phrases and their translations?
I’m interested in learning some common expressions and idioms in [target language]. Can you provide me with some examples and their meanings?
I want to be able to greet people and introduce myself in [target language]. Can you teach me some common greetings and introductions?
I’m looking to improve my ability to communicate basic needs and wants in [target language]. Can you provide me with some common phrases for making requests and expressing preferences?
I want to be able to navigate common social situations in [target language]. Can you provide me with some useful phrases for making small talk, giving compliments, and expressing gratitude?
Can you provide five common phrases used in daily conversation in [target language], along with a scenario for each where they would be appropriately used?
Provide me with five phrases useful for shopping in [target language], including asking for the price, size, and color of an item, followed by a brief mock conversation in a shop.
Teach me five critical phrases in [target language] useful in emergency situations, with a brief explanation of where and how each could be used.
List five phrases that are indispensable for travelers in [target language], focusing on accommodations, and draft a short dialogue for checking into a hotel.
Can you teach me five phrases in [target language] that express curiosity about someone's culture or country, along with polite responses to potential answers?
What are five essential phrases for navigating public transportation in [target language]? Include a mini-conversation for buying a ticket or asking about the next bus/train.
Share five phrases in [target language] for asking locals for recommendations on places to visit or eat, and how to thank them for their suggestions.
Teach me five different ways to express gratitude in [target language], ranging from casual to formal contexts, with examples of when to use each.
Provide five phrases for apologizing or making excuses in [target language], including a brief scenario demonstrating the appropriate use of each phrase.
What are five key phrases I should know in [target language] when asking for directions? Please include typical responses I might receive.
Prompts For Expanding Vocabulary
Expanding your vocabulary and reinforcing what you learned is one of the most important aspects of mastering a language.
Here are 10 different prompts that would help you with learning new words:
I'm trying to write more vividly in [target language]. Could you provide me with five synonyms for 'happy' and explain the slight differences in their connotations or usage contexts?
Idioms often reflect cultural nuances. Can you introduce me to three idiomatic expressions in [target language] related to emotions? Please include their literal translations, meanings, and an example sentence for each.
Let's play a word association game to enhance my vocabulary in [target language]. I'll start with the word 'night'. Please provide a related word, and then explain its meaning and use it in a sentence. We'll do five rounds.
I'm curious about how language reflects cultural differences. Could you compare three words in [target language] that have unique cultural significance, with their closest English equivalents? Explain any differences in usage or connotation.
I'm looking to challenge myself with advanced vocabulary in [target language]. Could you present me with five advanced words that are commonly used in academic writing, including their definitions and an example sentence for each?
I'm interested in [specific sector, e.g., technology, medicine, business] terminology in [target language]. Could you introduce me to ten specialized terms used in this field, provide their meanings, and craft a sentence for each to show its application?
Let's make learning fun with a quiz. Pose five multiple-choice questions based on vocabulary in [target language] related to daily activities, including context or sentence usage for each option. After I answer, provide the correct answers with explanations.
Every language has words that don't have direct translations into others, capturing unique cultural insights. Can you share three 'untranslatable' words in [target language], explain their meanings, and how they reflect aspects of the culture?
I want to improve my ability to describe people and places in [target language]. Could you provide ten adjectives that are rich in imagery and use them in sentences to describe a fictional character or a scenic place?
Create a mini crossword puzzle for me with five across and five down clues, focusing on [target language]. The clues should aim to enhance my vocabulary around [chosen theme, e.g., nature, technology, emotions]. After I attempt to solve it, please provide the correct answers and their meanings.
Prompts for Conversations & Role Play
Here are 10 conversation prompts, including role-play scenarios, designed to facilitate natural dialogues in your target language.
These prompts aim to cover various settings and themes to enhance conversational skills and cultural understanding.
I’m interested in improving my conversational skills in [target language]. Can you provide me with some tips and practice scenarios to help me become more fluent?
Let's practice introducing ourselves. Start by telling me about yourself in [target language], including your name, where you're from, your hobbies, and why you're learning [target language]. Then have me answer.
Describe your daily routine in [target language]. Include what time you wake up, your morning activities, what you do for work or study, and how you spend your evenings.
Imagine we're at a café in [target country]. I'm the waiter, and you're a customer trying to order. Use [target language] to ask about menu items, place your order, and inquire about recommendations.
We'll conduct a job interview in [target language]. I'm the interviewer for a position you've applied for in [target country]. Answer questions about your experience, strengths, and why you want the job.
You're visiting a doctor in [target country] because you've been feeling unwell. I'm the doctor. Explain your symptoms in [target language], ask questions about the treatment, and how to take your medicine.
Describe your family to me in [target language]. Include information about how many siblings you have, what your parents do, and any interesting family traditions.
Let's talk about a current event or news story that interests you in [target language]. Share your thoughts on the matter and ask for my opinion.
You've lost a personal item while traveling in [target country], and you're at the lost and found office trying to retrieve it. I'm the officer in charge. Describe your item and answer questions about where you might have lost it.
Choose a topic you're passionate about, and let's have a polite debate in [target language]. Present your arguments and respond to counterarguments.
Prompts for Reading Comprehension
For evaluating reading comprehension in the target language, here are 10 prompt examples designed to cover various aspects and levels of comprehension:
Can you create a brief story in [target language] for me to read? After reading, I'll answer questions about the plot and characters to test my comprehension.
Please write a short news article in [target language] on a current event. I'll summarize the article and discuss its main points to demonstrate my understanding.
Could you compose a simple poem in [target language]? I'll interpret its themes and the emotions it evokes to assess my comprehension of poetic language.
Create a set of instructions for a simple DIY project in [target language]. I'll follow them and then explain the steps in my own words to show my comprehension.
Please develop an advertisement text in [target language] for a fictional product. I'll identify the product's key features and the target audience based on the ad to test my reading skills.
Can you draft an email scenario in [target language] that requires a response? I'll read it and draft a reply, showcasing my ability to understand and respond appropriately.
Create a blog post in [target language] on a topic you think I'd find interesting. I'll summarize the key arguments and respond with my thoughts to assess my reading and critical thinking skills.
Write a short text presenting two sides of an argument in [target language]. I'll read the text and then explain each side's main points and my personal stance, testing my ability to understand and evaluate persuasive language.
Could you summarize a significant historical event in [target language]? I'll read the summary and then answer questions about its causes, effects, and key figures to test my comprehension.
Can you develop a detailed profile of a fictional character in [target language]? I'll read the profile and then describe the character's traits, motivations, and challenges.
Prompts to Create Your Personal Language Assistant
ChatGPT, and large language models in general, are truly a jack of all trades. As such, you can essentially hire ChatGPT as your personal language tutor.
Here are a 5 selected prompts to get you started:
Let's have a conversation in [target language] based on my current level (e.g., B1). Please ask me questions, which I then respond to. Correct me every time I make a mistake. Explain what I did wrong and what correct solutions would have been.
As my language assistant, could you identify my current level in [target language] based on our interactions? Based on your assessment, please create a personalized list of vocabulary words that challenge me just enough, including their meanings, synonyms, and example sentences. Also, could you incorporate these words into a short story or dialogue for contextual learning?
I want to take my language proficiency to the next level. Can you suggest some advanced learning materials and resources for me to study in [target language]?
Let's have a conversation in [target language]. Analyze my current level and, based on the quality of my responses, come up with a dedicated learning plan that includes how often I'd need to study, the topics I need to focus on, as well as recommended learning materials.
Based on my current language skills, create interactive role-playing scenarios that are just right for my level. These could range from ordering food in a restaurant to handling a job interview in [target language]. After each role-play, provide constructive feedback on my vocabulary usage, grammar, and pronunciation, including tips for improvement.