⚙Indicating Level in a Prompt
Before delving into the different types of prompts you can create for language learning purposes, it is important to note that you can adjust the level of the model’s output based on your own personal language level. To do this, you must define what you mean by a certain level. For example, if you are requesting ChatGPT to summarize something at a beginner level, you can tell it that “beginner level” means that sentences are short and simple, the words used have a high usage frequency, and that grammar is relatively simple. The following are examples of prompts at different levels.
🔵Beginner
Through experimentation with ChatGPT, it has been determined that the beginner level has the following definition: "A 'beginner level' in a language is defined as the language having short sentences, simple grammar patterns, and using vocabulary words of high frequency." This is not to say that a complete beginner would be able to understand the text; there may be several words that the beginner has not yet learned. This is more intended for someone who has made it to the Novice Mid or High level. An example prompt is as follows; notice the very simple language and sentences used:
Prompt
My English class is learning how to order food in English. Our vocabulary words are as follows: "menu", "waiter", "waitress", "restaurant", "fast-food", "hamburger", "hot dog", "cake", "vegetables", "meat", "check", "french fries", "fruit". Please write me a short story using all of these vocabulary words at a beginner level. At the beginner level, sentences are shorter and contain less complex grammar. Limit your response to 100 words. Do not create any inaccuracies in your story. Your sentences must have a logical flow to them and should not produce any contradictions or paradoxes. Please bold the vocabulary words in your story. Please be sure to use all the vocabulary words I gave you in the story.
ChatGPT Example Output
Once upon a time, a waiter and a waitress worked at a cozy restaurant. They handed out menus to hungry customers. The menu had delicious options like hamburgers, hot dogs, and mouthwatering cakes. Some people preferred fast-food, while others wanted vegetables and lean meat. The waiter took orders and served steaming plates of food. Customers enjoyed crispy french fries and fresh fruit. After a satisfying meal, the waiter brought the check. Everyone left with happy smiles, looking forward to their next visit to the friendly restaurant.
🟡Intermediate
The Intermediate level is defined as follows: "At the intermediate level, the language used has slightly complex grammar structures, less frequent vocabulary words, and more lengthy sentence structures". Take a look at the same prompt used as the beginner level, but with only the language level changed:
Prompt
My English class is learning how to order food in English. Our vocabulary words are as follows: "menu", "waiter", "waitress", "restaurant", "fast-food", "hamburger", "hot dog", "cake", "vegetables", "meat", "check", "french fries", "fruit". Please write me a short story using all of these vocabulary words at an intermediate level. At the intermediate level, the language used has slightly complex grammar structures, less frequent vocabulary words, and more lengthy sentence structures. Limit your response to 100 words. Do not create any inaccuracies in your story. Your sentences must have a logical flow to them and should not produce any contradictions or paradoxes. Please bold the vocabulary words in your story. Please be sure to use all the vocabulary words I gave you in the story.
ChatGPT Example Output
Once upon a time, in a bustling city, a group of friends decided to have dinner at a popular restaurant. They entered the cozy establishment and were greeted by a friendly waiter and waitress. The friends received the menu and ordered their favorite dishes. One friend chose a juicy hamburger, while another opted for a delicious hot dog. For dessert, they savored a mouthwatering cake. They also indulged in french fries and enjoyed a plate of fresh vegetables. Satisfied, they requested the check and paid. As they left, they noticed a nearby fast-food joint, tempting them with appetizing meat and refreshing fruit.
🔴Advanced
The definition of "advanced" is as follows: "At the advanced level, the language used has complex grammar and sentence structures, infrequent vocabulary words and jargon, and lengthy sentences." Take a look at the same prompt as the above two, but now at the advanced level:
Prompt
My English class is learning how to order food in English. Our vocabulary words are as follows: "menu", "waiter", "waitress", "restaurant", "fast-food", "hamburger", "hot dog", "cake", "vegetables", "meat", "check", "french fries", "fruit". Please write me a short story using all of these vocabulary words at an advanced level. At the advanced level, the language used has complex grammar and sentence structures, infrequent vocabulary words and jargon, and lengthy sentences. Limit your response to 100 words. Do not create any inaccuracies in your story. Your sentences must have a logical flow to them and should not produce any contradictions or paradoxes. Please bold the vocabulary words in your story. Please be sure to use all the vocabulary words I gave you in the story.
ChatGPT Example Output
In a quaint metropolis, a distinguished group of connoisseurs convened at a prestigious restaurant renowned for its gastronomic delights. Adorned in fine attire, they were ushered to their seats by an attentive waiter and gracious waitress. The elegant menu offered an exquisite array of culinary masterpieces, from succulent meat dishes to delectable vegetarian options. Indulging in a mouthwatering hamburger and a tantalizing hot dog, their palates were captivated. To conclude, they relished a heavenly slice of cake accompanied by a medley of fresh fruit. Upon request, the meticulous check was presented, and the epicurean affair concluded, leaving them sated and content.