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These ChatGPT prompts will help you boost your English

These ChatGPT prompts will help you boost your English

Welcome to January's Resource Roundup

Sophie @ Speak Tech English
January 20, 2025

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Welcome to our Resource Roundup, Reader! Throughout the month, I collect a list of useful resources for learning English or working in tech and send out my latest finds in a special, once-a-month email.

SPEAKING

ChatGPT’s Voice Mode for Conversation

We’ve been experimenting with ChatGPT’s voice mode to explore how to best use it for practising conversation. Watch Tom discuss politics and get tailored feedback on his speaking.

Have you tried any AI tools for learning English?

If so, please share your recommendations!

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AI

How to Write Better Prompts

Example 1

Give me a dialogue of a sprint planning meeting for a new feature for a mobile banking app. The company is a small FinTech startup. Use British English and language that would be used in a startup environment.

Add context. Be as specific as possible by including details like cultural scenarios, project types, or workplace dynamics. This makes the output more tailored and realistic.

Use Real-World Scenarios. Frame prompts around actual challenges or situations you encounter in your professional life.

Example 2

I want a more natural and varied vocabulary in English. Can you teach me 10 business English phrasal verbs related to problem solving?

Define Your Goal. Clearly state what you want to achieve, whether it’s writing, brainstorming, or practicing a particular skill.

Example 3

Here's a Slack message that I’m going to send to my team mate, asking for an update on a delayed task that's blocking my progress. Can you check if the tone is polite and suggest corrections if needed, with an explanation?

Request Explanations: Ask AI to explain why it suggested specific phrases or why something is wrong, to deepen your understanding.

Incorporate Tone Requests. Specify the tone you need, such as formal, collaborative, or persuasive, to match different contexts.

Below is an excellent example of a detailed prompt, shared with us by a reader, Shunsuke, who was recommended our English for Programmers eBook by ChatGPT!