A TechRadar writer who had owned a guitar for years but never stuck to practising asked ChatGPT's Tasks feature for a plan to get good over the next year. It set up recurring daily reminders split into different kinds of practice, added ideas like finger-strengthening exercises and recording yourself to hear your progress, and suggested new songs to match their skill level.
I want to get better at [INSTRUMENT OR SKILL] over the next [TIME PERIOD]. Right now I can [CURRENT LEVEL], and I can practise for about [MINUTES] a day on [DAYS]. Break this into a realistic plan with a different focus for each practice day (for example technique, songs, theory), a few warm-up exercises, a monthly check-in where I record myself, and a short list of songs or pieces that suit my level. Then set it up as recurring reminders if you can.
Replace the [PLACEHOLDERS] with your own details before you send it.
How to try it
- Tell ChatGPT your current level, the time you really have and what you’d love to be able to play.
- Ask it to turn the plan into scheduled reminders (Tasks) or copy the plan into your own calendar.
- Record yourself every few weeks and ask ChatGPT to adjust the plan as you improve.
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Write a short story in [LANGUAGE] at [LEVEL, E.G. A2] level about [TOPIC], around [NUMBER] words. Use everyday vocabulary, short sentences and a bit of dialogue. After the story, list 10 key words with English meanings and three comprehension questions.
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[PASTE YOUR TEXT IN THE LANGUAGE YOU'RE LEARNING]
Practise travel phrases before a trip with ChatGPT voice
A WIRED writer practised Japanese with ChatGPT's voice mode for a month before Tokyo, role-playing ordering food and small talk. By week three key phrases began to stick, and asking for more detailed feedback stopped it praising his mistakes.
Be a strict but friendly [LANGUAGE] tutor. I'm a beginner travelling to [CITY] in [WEEKS] weeks. Today, role-play [SCENARIO, E.G. ORDERING AT A RESTAURANT]. Correct my pronunciation honestly and don't tell me I did well unless I really did. End with the five phrases I should practise.
Reference: TechRadar