Lesson 1: My New AI Tutor.
Goal: Learn how to tell ChatGPT to be your English teacher.
Key Idea.
English Idea: First impressions.
In English, we use “Nice to meet you” and simple present tense to talk about our jobs.
How to Create a Free ChatGPT Account.
Step 1: Install the ChatGPT app.
- iPhone (iOS): Open the App Store → search “ChatGPT by OpenAI” → Install
- Android: Open the Google Play Store → search “ChatGPT by OpenAI” → Install
Step 2: Sign up.
- Click “Sign up”
- You’ll see options to Sign up or Log in. Choose Sign up.
- Choose how to sign up
You can create an account using:- An email address, or
- A Google, Apple, or Microsoft account
- Verify your email (if using email)
- Enter your email and create a password
- Check your email inbox and click the verification link
- Enter basic info
- You may be asked for your name and birthdate
- This helps confirm eligibility and keep the platform safe
- Phone number verification (sometimes required)
- Enter a phone number
- You’ll receive a code by text, enter it to continue
- You’re done!
- Once verified, you can start using ChatGPT for free right away 🎉
Good to know.
You can upgrade later, but it’s optional.
The free version lets you chat, ask questions, and get help with homework, writing, coding, and more. You don’t need a credit card for the free plan.
How to Enable voice mode.
Step 1: Sign in.
- Open the app
- Log in with the account you created (email, Google, Apple, or Microsoft)
Step 2: Enable voice mode.
- Open a chat in the app
- Tap the headphones or microphone icon (usually near the text box)
- Allow microphone access when asked
- Choose a voice (you can change this later)
Step 3: Start talking.
- Speak naturally, like: “Explain this homework problem.”
“Help me write a short introduction.” - ChatGPT will listen and reply out loud
Helpful tips.
- Use headphones for better sound
- Speak clearly and at a normal pace
- You can stop or interrupt by tapping the screen
- You can switch back to typing anytime
If it doesn’t work.
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You can upgrade later, but it’s optional.
Check that your phone’s microphone permissions are on
Make sure the app is updated
Try closing and reopening the app
Now you have ChatGPT installed, let’s start here.
Copy and paste this into ChatGPT to start.
I am a Brazilian professional with A2 English.
I want you to be my English Teacher.
Please:
Use simple English (A2 level English for ESL learners).
If I make a mistake, explain it simply.
Tell me if I am translating directly from Portuguese.
Be very encouraging!
Let’s start. Ask me: ‘What is your name and what do you do for work?’
Practice Prompts.
- Conversation: “I have a new colleague from the US. Can you practice a 5-minute conversation with me? You start.”
- Vocabulary: “Give me a list of 5 common phrases for introducing myself at a business event. Explain them in simple English.”
- Correction: “I wrote this: ‘I have 30 years.’ Is this correct in English? If not, why? (Remember I am Brazilian).”
Real-World Task.
Task: Write a short introduction for a new Slack or WhatsApp work group.
Focus: Use “I am [Age]” instead of “I have [Age]” and “I work at [Company].”
What to do: Write 3 sentences about yourself (Name, Role, and “I’m happy to be here”).
Which prompt to use: “I wrote this introduction: [Insert your text]. Can you make it sound more natural for a professional environment? Keep it simple.”
A reflection prompt to ask ChatGPT.
“Based on our conversation today, what are 2 things I should practice more?
Do I have a ‘Brazilian habit’ when I speak?”
Now to finnish today, let’s use this prompt.
Copy and paste this into ChatGPT:
“I wrote this introduction: [ insert your text ]. Can you rewrite it as a professional introduction for a Slack or WhatsApp work group?
Make it three simple sentences about my name, my role, and that I’m happy to be here. Please use ‘I am [ age ]’ and ‘I work at [ company ],’ and keep it natural and professional.”