Present Simple — Basics
"Teach me the present simple tense in English. Give me 5 example sentences with I, You, He, She, We and They. Then quiz me with 5 fill-in-the-blank exercises."
How to use these prompts?
Click on a card to see the prompt, then copy it and paste it into ChatGPT. For GPT Voice prompts, open the ChatGPT mobile app and enable voice mode. These prompts are designed to integrate with the Teny Anglisy program.
Grammar Prompts
The Verb "To Be"
"Explain the verb 'to be' in English (am, is, are) with simple rules. Create 5 sentences using each form, then give me a short quiz. Correct my answers with explanations."
Articles: A, An, The
"I'm a beginner. Explain when to use 'a', 'an' and 'the' in English. Give me the rules with 10 example sentences. Then test me with a short exercise."
Singular and Plural
"Teach me how to make plural nouns in English. Include regular rules (-s, -es, -ies) and 5 common irregular plurals (child→children, etc). Give me 10 practice sentences."
Wh- Question Words
"I'm a beginner English learner. Explain how to use What, Where, When, Who, Why and How to ask questions. Give 2 example questions for each word, then quiz me."
Prepositions at, in, on
"Teach me the prepositions at, in and on for time (at 5pm, in January, on Monday) and place (at the station, in the city, on the table). Give 10 examples. Create a fill-in-the-blank exercise with 10 gaps."
Adjective Order
"I'm a beginner. Teach me English adjective order (opinion, size, age, shape, color, origin, material). Give 5 examples with multiple adjectives in the correct order. Then quiz me with 5 sentences to reorder."
Present Perfect vs Simple Past
"Explain the difference between Present Perfect (I have eaten) and Simple Past (I ate) in English. Give me a clear comparison table, 5 example pairs and a 10-question quiz. Explain each wrong answer."
Modal Verbs
"Teach me how to use modal verbs: can, could, should, must, might, would, shall. For each one, explain the meaning, show 2 example sentences, and create a short dialogue using all of them."
Conditional Sentences
"Explain all 4 types of conditional sentences in English (zero, first, second, third). Give 3 example sentences each, explain when to use them, and quiz me with 8 gap-fill exercises."
Passive Voice
"Teach me how to form and use the passive voice in English. Cover present, past and future passive. Show active → passive transformations with 6 examples. Give me 8 sentences to transform."
Relative Clauses
"Explain defining and non-defining relative clauses using who, which, that, where and whose. Show 4 examples of each type. Then give me 6 sentences to combine using relative pronouns."
Reported Speech
"Teach me reported speech (indirect speech) in English. Show the tense backshift rules with a table. Give 5 direct → reported examples. Then give me 6 sentences to convert from direct to reported speech."
Gerunds vs Infinitives
"Explain when to use gerunds (verb+ing) vs infinitives (to+verb) after common verbs. List 10 verbs for each category and 5 that can take both. Create a 10-question multiple choice quiz."
Future Forms Compared
"Compare all future forms in English: will, going to, present continuous, present simple, future perfect and future continuous. Create a decision chart and give 2 examples for each. Quiz me with 8 context-based questions."
Countable vs Uncountable Nouns
"Explain countable vs uncountable nouns in English. Cover quantifiers: much/many, a lot of, a few/a little, some/any. List 10 tricky uncountable nouns (advice, information…). Give a 10-question quiz."
Inversion for Emphasis
"Explain advanced sentence inversion in English (Never have I…, Rarely does she…, Not only…but also). Give 8 formal examples, explain the effect, and give me 5 normal sentences to rewrite using inversion."
English Subjunctive
"Teach me the English subjunctive mood (I suggest that he be…, If I were you…, It is important that she attend…). Explain present and past subjunctive with 6 examples each. Quiz me with 8 advanced exercises."
Cleft Sentences
"Explain it-cleft and wh-cleft sentences in English for emphasis (It was John who called. / What I need is rest.). Give 6 examples of each, discuss register, and have me rewrite 5 sentences using clefts."
Mixed Conditionals
"Explain mixed conditionals in English (past condition + present result and vice versa). Give 6 examples showing the time contrast clearly. Discuss common learner errors and quiz me with 5 complex exercises."
Participial Clauses
"Teach me how to use present and past participle clauses to replace relative clauses and adverb clauses (Walking home, she saw… / Exhausted by work, he…). Give 8 examples and 5 rewriting exercises."
Advanced Logical Connectors
"Give me a comprehensive guide to cohesive devices in English writing: connectors of contrast (however, nevertheless), addition (furthermore, moreover), result (therefore, consequently). Show each in a sentence. Then improve this weak paragraph: [paste your text]."
Nominalization in Academic English
"Explain nominalization in academic English (converting verbs/adjectives to nouns: investigate → investigation, happy → happiness). Show 10 examples with before/after sentences. Explain when it is appropriate and quiz me."
Common Collocations
"Give me 20 high-frequency verb-noun collocations in English (make a decision, take responsibility…). Show each in a natural sentence. Explain why learners often get these wrong. Quiz me on 10 of them."
Idiomatic Expressions
"Teach me 25 common English idioms used in professional and everyday contexts (break the ice, hit the nail on the head, etc.). Give each in a real-life sentence and explain its origin when interesting. Quiz me."
Conversation Prompts
Daily Routine Roleplay
"Act as an English conversation partner. Ask me about my daily routine in simple questions (What time do you wake up? What do you have for breakfast?). Correct my mistakes gently and suggest better phrases."
Ordering at a Restaurant
"Let's roleplay ordering food at a restaurant. You are the waiter. Start by greeting me and presenting the menu. I'll practice asking for dishes, asking about ingredients, and placing my order."
Introducing Yourself
"Act as a friendly stranger at a party. When I introduce myself, ask follow-up questions about my job, hobbies, and where I'm from. Help me practice natural small talk. Correct any mistakes."
Asking for Directions
"Roleplay: I'm a tourist asking you for directions in London. I'll ask: 'Excuse me, how do I get to...?' You give clear directions using landmarks. I'll practice asking clarifying questions."
Shopping Conversation
"Let's roleplay shopping for clothes. You're the shop assistant. I'll ask about sizes, prices, and try to negotiate a small discount. Help me use polite phrases and correct my mistakes."
Making a Phone Call
"Teach me how to make a phone call in English. Then we do a roleplay: I call a doctor's office to book an appointment. Start with 'Hello, I'd like to make an appointment please.'"
Discussing Hobbies
"Have a conversation with me about hobbies and free time activities. Ask me follow-up questions using 'What do you mean by...?' and 'How long have you been...?' Help me express preferences and give reasons."
Job Interview Practice
"Act as an interviewer for a marketing job. Ask me common interview questions: 'Tell me about yourself,' 'What are your strengths?' and 'Where do you see yourself in 5 years?' Give feedback on my answers."
Travel Planning
"I'm planning a trip to Japan. Ask me questions about my budget, preferred activities, and travel style. Then give me a 5-day itinerary with recommendations. Discuss using 'I would recommend,' 'You should,' etc."
Discussing News
"Start a conversation about a recent news topic (I'll pick one). Use phrases like 'Have you heard about...?' 'In my opinion,' 'On the other hand.' Challenge my opinions politely and expand my vocabulary."
Making Complaints
"Roleplay: I want to complain about a defective product I bought online. Guide me through the conversation using polite but firm language: 'I would like to request,' 'I'm writing to complain about,' 'I expect a full refund.'"
Expressing Opinions
"Let's discuss: 'Should universities be free?' I'll give my opinion, then you challenge it with counterarguments. Teach me phrases like 'I see your point, but,' 'That's a valid concern, however,' and 'From my perspective.'"
Describing Graphs
"Give me a graph description task. Describe the trends in this data: 'As shown in the chart, there was a significant increase/decrease...' Teach me vocabulary for trends (fluctuate, peak, decline) and time expressions."
Team Meeting Discussion
"Let's have a team meeting about launching a new product. You facilitate: 'Let's go over the agenda,' 'Does anyone have any suggestions?' I participate with my ideas. Teach me meeting phrases and consensus-building language."
Negotiating Salary
"Roleplay: I'm negotiating my salary with my boss. Start with: 'Thank you for meeting with me. I'd like to discuss...' Teach me persuasive language, how to justify my request, and how to handle rejections professionally."
Giving Presentations
"I'm preparing a 5-minute presentation about my hometown. After I present, give me feedback on: clarity, pronunciation, transitions, and body language suggestions. Use: 'Moving on to...,' 'I'd like to highlight...,'"
Debate: Technology
"Let's debate: 'AI will do more harm than good.' Take the opposing side. Use sophisticated arguments, hedging language, and counterexamples. Challenge my logic. Topic vocabulary: 'ethical implications,' 'unintended consequences.'"
PhD Interview
"Act as a PhD supervisor. Ask me academic questions: 'What is your research methodology?' 'How does your work contribute to the field?' Push back on weak answers. Teach me academic discourse and precise terminology."
TED Talk Discussion
"After watching a TED Talk about [topic], discuss it with me. Use: 'The speaker's main argument is...,' 'This raises questions about...,' 'One could argue that...,' 'This resonates with me because...'"
Crisis Management
"Crisis scenario: Our company had a data breach. I'm the CEO, you're the PR consultant. Guide me through a press conference. Use: 'Let me be clear about what happened,' 'We're taking immediate steps,' 'Transparency is paramount.'"
Philosophy Discussion
"Discuss: 'What is the meaning of life?' Use Socratic questioning: 'What do you mean by...?' Challenge my assumptions. Use philosophical vocabulary: 'anthropocentric,' 'teleological,' 'existential purpose.'"
Cross-Cultural Negotiation
"I'm negotiating a business deal with a Japanese partner. Teach me cultural nuances: indirect communication, building relationships, 'reading between the lines.' Roleplay with appropriate formal language."
Public Policy Debate
"Debate: 'Universal basic income should be implemented worldwide.' Use policy vocabulary: 'fiscal implications,' 'socioeconomic impact,' 'welfare state,' 'wealth redistribution.' Address counterarguments with evidence-based reasoning."
Literature Analysis
"Discuss the themes in 'The Great Gatsby.' Use literary analysis language: 'Fitzgerald employs symbolism through...,' 'The protagonist represents...,' 'This exemplifies the American Dream's dichotomy.'"
Personal Learning Plan
"Ask me about my English goals, current level, and available time. Then create a personalized 30-day learning plan using the prompts from this list. Include which prompts to practice each week and how to measure progress."
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I use ChatGPT to learn English?
Copy one of the 50 prompts from this page, paste it into ChatGPT, and start the conversation. Each prompt is designed for a specific level and objective (grammar or conversation).
What is GPT Voice and how to use it?
GPT Voice is the voice feature of ChatGPT available in the mobile app (iOS and Android). Download the ChatGPT app, open a new conversation, and tap the microphone icon. Then paste a prompt marked with to start interactive oral practice. The AI will respond aloud.
Are these 50 prompts really free?
Yes, completely free. You only need a free ChatGPT account on chat.openai.com. For a structured and complete method, the Teny Anglisy PDF Guide integrates these prompts into a 90-day program.
What level corresponds to "Intermediate" prompts?
Beginner prompts correspond to A1–A2 levels, Intermediate prompts to B1–B2, and Advanced prompts to C1–C2 of the CEFR. If you're a beginner, start with prompt #50 to create your personalized plan.
How to integrate these prompts into the 90-day program?
The Teny Anglisy PDF Guide tells you exactly which prompts to use each week, in what order, and how to combine them with Grammar in Use, NotebookLM, and Daily Dictation to maximize your progress.