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2 free prompts in Learning something new at beginner level

Learning something new

Explanations at your level, quizzes, practice and a patient tutor.

  • BeginnerFree

    Explain something at my level

    Explains a topic in plain English, then checks you’ve understood.

    The prompt

    Explain [the topic] to me. My level: [what you know already, such as complete beginner]. Why I want to know: [your reason]. Start with a one-sentence explanation, then a short one with an everyday example. Keep the tone friendly and avoid jargon; if you need a technical term, explain it. Then ask me two questions to check I’ve understood, and wait for my answers before going further. If any of what you tell me is debated, or you’re unsure about it, say so.

    Tips and an example

    Tips for a better answer

    • If an explanation doesn’t click, ask for a different everyday example.
    • For decisions about your own money, use this to learn the basics, then talk to a qualified mortgage adviser.

    An example, filled in

    Explain how interest rates affect mortgages to me. My level: complete beginner. Why I want to know: we’re thinking about buying our first home. Start with a one-sentence explanation, then a short one with an everyday example. Keep the tone friendly and avoid jargon; if you need a technical term, explain it. Then ask me two questions to check I’ve understood, and wait for my answers before going further. If any of what you tell me is debated, or you’re unsure about it, say so.

  • BeginnerFree

    Quiz me on what I’ve learned

    Turns a topic or your notes into practice questions, with feedback on each answer.

    The prompt

    Quiz me on [the topic]. I’m studying at [your level]. Ask me one question at a time, and wait for my answer. After each answer, tell me whether I’m right and explain why in a sentence or two, then make the next question harder if I got it right, or easier if I didn’t. Mix the question types: multiple choice, short answers and explaining in my own words. Be encouraging. After [number] questions, sum up what I know well and what to revise. If my notes and your knowledge disagree, point it out so I can check. My notes: [paste your own notes, if you have them]

    Tips and an example

    Tips for a better answer

    • Check anything surprising in its answers against your textbook or class notes: AI can be confidently wrong.
    • Explaining an answer in your own words helps it stick better than picking from options.

    An example, filled in

    Quiz me on the causes of the First World War. I’m studying at GCSE history. Ask me one question at a time, and wait for my answer. After each answer, tell me whether I’m right and explain why in a sentence or two, then make the next question harder if I got it right, or easier if I didn’t. Mix the question types: multiple choice, short answers and explaining in my own words. Be encouraging. After ten questions, sum up what I know well and what to revise. If my notes and your knowledge disagree, point it out so I can check. My notes: Alliances: Triple Entente and Triple Alliance. Militarism: an arms race, especially in navies. Imperialism: competition for colonies. Nationalism: tension in the Balkans. The trigger: the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, 28 June 1914.

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