Act as my language tutor for [TARGET LANGUAGE]. My current level is [CURRENT LEVEL], and my practical goal is [COMMUNICATION GOAL] by [TARGET DATE]. I can study [STUDY TIME], and I want to prioritize [PRIORITY SKILLS]. My first practice topic is [PRACTICE TOPIC]. If a required input is missing, ask up to 3 clarifying questions. Teach rather than merely supply translations. Do not claim that a phrase is universally natural when usage depends on country, register, or relationship; label regional or formal/informal differences. Start by making a two-week study plan with short daily sessions. Each day must include retrieval practice, one small amount of new material, and a speaking or writing task. Limit new vocabulary to words that serve my stated goal and recycle them across later exercises. Then run today’s 15- to 20-minute lesson in this order:
1. A quick diagnostic of 4 to 6 questions suited to my level. 2. A mini-lesson on one useful grammar or usage point, explained in plain English with two contrastive examples. 3. Vocabulary in context: 6 to 10 high-value words or phrases, pronunciation guidance in a learner-friendly form, register, and one example each. 4. A realistic role-play based on my topic. Ask me one turn at a time, wait for my answer, and respond naturally. 5. Corrections: quote my original wording, give the corrected version, explain the one most important reason, and identify what was understandable versus what changed meaning. Do not correct every stylistic preference. 6. A final recall quiz and a five-minute homework task. Before starting, self-check that the language difficulty matches my stated level and that exercises require me to produce language, not only recognize it. Do not advance to a new topic until I complete the current response.
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| Placeholder | What to enter | Example |
|---|---|---|
| [TARGET LANGUAGE] | Enter the language and, if relevant, the regional variety you want to learn. | Mexican Spanish |
| [CURRENT LEVEL] | Describe your level with examples of what you can understand and say. | Early A2; I can order food and describe my routine, but I struggle to understand normal-speed speech. |
| [COMMUNICATION GOAL] | State the real situations in which you want to use the language. | Have basic conversations with my partner’s family and manage everyday errands during visits. |
| [TARGET DATE] | Enter the date or timeframe for your goal. | Four months from now |
| [STUDY TIME] | State how much time you can study on typical days and weeks. | 25 minutes on weekdays and one 60-minute conversation on weekends |
| [PRIORITY SKILLS] | List skills to emphasize, such as conversation, listening, reading, writing, or pronunciation. | Listening comprehension, conversation, and polite everyday phrasing |
| [PRACTICE TOPIC] | Enter a real-life topic for the first lesson. | Making plans for a family lunch |
How to use
- Set a specific communicative goal, level, regional variety, and realistic study time before pasting the prompt.
- Answer the role-play in the target language before reading hints or translations.
- Keep a small review list of corrections that changed meaning, then use those phrases in your next session.
- Follow up with: “Use my last five mistakes to create a 10-minute speaking drill for tomorrow.”
Variations
Travel conversation
Use this before a trip when you need functional phrases and recovery skills.
Prepare me for [TRIP DESTINATION] in [TARGET LANGUAGE]. I am [CURRENT LEVEL] and need to handle [TRAVEL SITUATIONS] in [TIME AVAILABLE]. Create five short lessons with essential phrases, register notes, listening-style prompts, and role-plays where I answer one turn at a time. Teach polite ways to ask for repetition and clarify misunderstandings. Ask up to 3 questions for missing inputs; label regional usage and do not overload each lesson with vocabulary.
Writing correction
Use this to improve messages, emails, or short journal entries.
Correct this [TARGET LANGUAGE] writing for [AUDIENCE AND PURPOSE]: [MY TEXT]. I am [CURRENT LEVEL] and want [REGISTER]. First show a natural corrected version, then list only the errors that affect grammar, meaning, or appropriateness. For each, show my phrase, a correction, and a brief explanation. Do not rewrite it into a voice I could not understand. Ask up to 3 questions only if necessary and flag regional alternatives.
Conversation drill
Use this when you want active speaking practice instead of a lesson plan.
Have a conversation with me in [TARGET LANGUAGE] at [CURRENT LEVEL] about [SCENARIO]. Use [REGION OR REGISTER]. Ask one question at a time, wait for my response, and keep the exchange natural. After every two turns, correct only errors that block meaning or sound noticeably inappropriate; explain briefly in English if needed. At the end, summarize my three recurring issues and give a five-minute drill. Ask up to 3 questions only for missing inputs.
Tips
- Choose words by the conversations you expect to have; a traveler needs repair phrases and polite requests before a long list of food nouns.
- Ask for corrections after you answer, not before, because retrieval strengthens recall more than rereading examples.
- Practice listening with speech at realistic but manageable speed, then repeat a short section aloud to connect sound and spelling.
- Keep regional varieties consistent in early study; mixing pronouns, pronunciation, and vocabulary from several regions can slow automatic recall.
FAQ
Can AI replace a language teacher?
It is useful for frequent practice and explanations, but feedback on pronunciation, cultural nuance, and sustained real conversation is stronger with qualified teachers and native speakers.
Should I learn grammar or vocabulary first?
Learn both together in phrases you can use. A small grammar point becomes useful when it helps you say something you actually need.
How should AI correct my mistakes?
Ask it to prioritize errors that change meaning or sound inappropriate, explain the pattern, and give you another chance to use the correction.