Practice Your Speaking Skills in Any Language with ChatGPT Voice
Use these promtps to practice your speaking skills
ChatGPT is disrupting language learning.
It now has a voice mode that lets us practice speaking and listening any time we want.
I’ve created a set of prompts to help you get the most out of ChatGPT Voice, whether you’re a beginner or an advanced language learner.
How to practice your speaking skills with ChatGPT
Open the ChatGPT app and tap on the buttons below to start voice mode.
When Voice Mode is on, you’ll see a blue circle in the center and several buttons. Here’s what each one does:
Blue circle: After a few seconds of silence, ChatGPT replies automatically.
Press and hold the blue circle to speak without interruptions (release when you’re done talking)CC: The CC button turns on captions. Highly recommended for language learners who have problems understanding the pronunciation of words
Camera: The camera button enables video call mode. In this mode, ChatGPT can see whatever you show through the camera, which enriches the conversation
Mic: Tap the mic button to mute or unmute your device’s microphone. Use it when you don’t want ChatGPT to hear you or any sounds around you
X: Tap it to end the conversation
You can start the conversation with ChatGPT with a simple “hi.“ However, in the next sections, I’ll share prompts that will help turn ChatGPT into a language teacher that gives feedback. I’ll split the prompts by levels.
Prompt for beginners
If you’re a beginner, you probably can’t hold a conversation in the language you’re learning. Just say the prompt below at the beginning of the conversation.
I’m learning [target language] and I want to get feedback. Provide responses in 2 languages: English and [target language]
In the response, correct the grammar or any other type of mistake I make. For each correction provide examples and explanations.
After saying those words, wait for ChatGPT's response and then start speaking in a foreign language. Here’s a test I did in Portuguese.
Here’s part of what I said in the audio and the response I got (press CC to turn on captions)
The first time I heard this AI voice, I couldn’t believe how natural it sounded. It’s mind-blowing. I’ve been using Siri and other voice assistants for a long time, but I think that the way ChatGPT speaks is on another level
Prompt for intermediate and advanced learners
The prompt below ensures that ChatGPT always keeps the conversation going in your target language. It’ll also correct your mistakes
You’re a [language] teacher. Correct any grammar mistakes I make in [language]
Let’s talk about [topic] in [language]. In every response, provide your opinion and then ask me a question
Here’s a test I did in Spanish.
In the audio, I said on purpose “el pasto carbonara“ to get grammar feedback.
When you finish the conversation, there’s a transcript available. That said, keep in mind that sometimes part of the transcript isn’t available.
Feel free to speak as much as you like!
This is just a bit of what ChatGPT can do for you. To learn how I use ChatGPT for learning a new language, check out the guides below: