AI Prompts for Claude for Language Learning

Let's practice [TARGET LANGUAGE]. I am at [BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED] level. Start a conversation about [TOPIC] and correct my mistakes gently after each of my responses. Explain any correction briefly.

I want to practice [TARGET LANGUAGE] for a specific situation: [DESCRIBE, E.G. "ORDERING AT A RESTAURANT", "A JOB INTERVIEW", OR "ASKING FOR DIRECTIONS"]. Role-play this scenario with me, staying in [TARGET LANGUAGE] as much as possible.

Write [N] conversation starter questions in [TARGET LANGUAGE] at [CEFR LEVEL] that I can use to practice with a native speaker or language partner. Include the English translation beside each one.

I wrote this paragraph in [TARGET LANGUAGE]: [PASTE PARAGRAPH]. Please correct any grammar or vocabulary errors, explain what was wrong, and write the corrected version.

Challenge me: have a conversation with me entirely in [TARGET LANGUAGE]. If I make mistakes, correct them but keep the conversation flowing. Start with a topic that suits [BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE] level.

Explain [DESCRIBE GRAMMAR RULE, E.G. "THE SUBJUNCTIVE IN SPANISH" OR "THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ている AND てある IN JAPANESE"] with clear examples. Show me three sentences where using the wrong form would sound wrong to a native speaker.

I keep making mistakes with [DESCRIBE ERROR, E.G. "WORD ORDER IN GERMAN" OR "WHEN TO USE SER VS ESTAR IN SPANISH"]. Explain the rule clearly, give me five examples, and then quiz me with five practice sentences.

Write 10 practice sentences in [TARGET LANGUAGE] that specifically drill [DESCRIBE GRAMMAR POINT]. Include the English translation and a note explaining which rule each sentence is practising.

Explain how [DESCRIBE TENSE OR ASPECT] works in [TARGET LANGUAGE] compared to English. Where do learners typically make errors and what is the fastest way to internalise the rule?

I am confused about [DESCRIBE GRAMMATICAL CONCEPT]. Explain it like I am [LEVEL] and have been studying for [N MONTHS]. Use analogies to English where they help, and flag where English intuition leads me astray.

Give me the 20 most useful [TARGET LANGUAGE] words and phrases for [DESCRIBE CONTEXT, E.G. "TRAVELLING", "THE WORKPLACE", OR "MAKING FRIENDS"]. Include pronunciation notes and an example sentence for each.

I want to learn vocabulary in context. Write a short paragraph in [TARGET LANGUAGE] about [TOPIC] at [CEFR LEVEL] and bold the 10 words you think are most useful for me to learn from it.

I know these words in [TARGET LANGUAGE]: [LIST WORDS]. What are the 10 most useful related words I should learn next, and how do they connect to what I already know?

Explain the difference between these similar words in [TARGET LANGUAGE]: [LIST 2-3 WORDS THAT ARE COMMONLY CONFUSED]. Show how native speakers actually use each one in natural sentences.

Create a vocabulary quiz for me on [TOPIC OR WORD GROUP] in [TARGET LANGUAGE]. Give me 10 questions in a mix of formats: fill in the blank, translation, and choose the correct word.

Write a short reading passage in [TARGET LANGUAGE] at [CEFR LEVEL] about [TOPIC]. Then write five comprehension questions and a vocabulary glossary for the 10 most useful words in the passage.

I want to improve my [TARGET LANGUAGE] writing. Give me a writing prompt at [INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED] level, then provide detailed feedback on what I write, including grammar, vocabulary range, and naturalness.

Translate this text into [TARGET LANGUAGE] and explain any phrases where the direct translation would sound unnatural: [PASTE TEXT]. Show me the idiomatic version and explain why it differs.

Write a simple graded reader story in [TARGET LANGUAGE] at [A2/B1/B2] level about [TOPIC]. Use the vocabulary and grammar structures typical for that level and include a glossary of new words.

I want to write to a [NATIVE SPEAKER/LANGUAGE EXCHANGE PARTNER] in [TARGET LANGUAGE]. Here is my draft message: [PASTE]. Correct it, improve the naturalness, and explain the most important changes.