In this episode, Paul embarks on his journey to learn Norwegian with the help of ChatGPT, sharing the lessons learned from designing more effective language learning prompts. Drawing from his recent experiences, Paul details how he requested ChatGPT to generate a 100-sentence story in A2-level Norwegian with English translations, saved and organized within a prompt database. He outlines his refined multi-step prompt process that focuses on sentence selection, pronunciation practice, comprehension checking, and repetition to reinforce new vocabulary and structures.

Paul shares practical tips for using ChatGPT more effectively for language learning, such as managing AI memory, explicitly guiding prompts, and structuring feedback cycles. He also demonstrates a live practice session, troubleshooting prompt behavior and reflecting on AI strengths and limitations as a language tutor. The episode concludes with insights on how literal translations aid his learning, observations about AI's 'softness' in evaluation, and encouragement for listeners to experiment with tailored prompts and workflows for their own language study.

Whether you’re looking to leverage AI for self-study or seeking creative methods to supplement traditional language learning, this candid walkthrough offers actionable examples and honest reflections on how tech-savvy learners can get the most from ChatGPT.

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