How I Used ChatGPT to Learn English — Super Easy and Surprisingly Fun!
Hey you — the one who’s been struggling with English for years but still can’t catch anything a native says beyond “hello” and “how are you.”
If you’ve also downloaded countless English-learning apps, stocked up on textbooks at home, and still forget new words after 3 days — don’t worry, you’re not alone!
The good news is: ChatGPT is the secret weapon you’ve been looking for.
And in this post, I’ll show you exactly how to use ChatGPT to learn English from A to Z. It’s easy, practical, fun, and seriously effective.
Why Learn English with ChatGPT?
• It’s free (or super cheap if you use the Plus version)
• No fear of making mistakes — it answers any question and will happily repeat itself as many times as you need
• You can adjust the difficulty level, topics, and learning style
• Learn new words, practice speaking, writing, listening, and translation — all in one place
• No need to book lessons — it’s online 24/7 and ready whenever you are
In short: ChatGPT is your teacher, study buddy, essay editor, speaking partner, and grammar checker — all rolled into one app.
How to Learn English with ChatGPT — A Step-by-Step Guide
1. Speaking Practice
Ask ChatGPT to act as your English-speaking friend and chat with you.
Example prompt:
“Let’s practice speaking English. Please act like a native speaker friend and chat with me casually. Correct my mistakes if any.”
Or create a role-play situation:
“Let’s role-play. You’re a hotel receptionist, and I’m a tourist asking for a room. Let’s have a conversation.”
ChatGPT will reply in English — you just type back. If you make a mistake, it’ll correct you.
Pro tip: If you use the voice chat feature on the mobile app, you can talk directly to it — super fun!
2. Writing Practice
Ask ChatGPT to give you essay topics, paragraph ideas, emails, or short story prompts in English.
Example prompt:
“Give me a writing topic about travel. I’ll write a short paragraph, and you correct my mistakes.”
After you write, ChatGPT will:
• Fix spelling and grammar errors
• Explain your mistakes
• Suggest better ways to phrase your ideas
An excellent way to boost your writing skills!
3. Learn Vocabulary by Topic
ChatGPT can help you learn vocabulary quickly and easily by:
• Listing new words by topic
• Explaining their meanings
• Giving example sentences
• Making sample phrases
Example prompt:
“List 10 useful English words about food, explain their meanings, and make example sentences.”
To level up, you can ask it to create flashcards or mini quizzes too.
Example:
“Create a 5-question multiple choice quiz about these 10 food words.”
4. Grammar Practice
Struggling with past continuous tense or the second conditional?
Example prompt:
“Explain how to use the past continuous tense with examples.”
Or:
“Give me 10 example sentences using the second conditional.”
ChatGPT will explain in super simple terms and can give you exercises if you want.
5. Listening Practice
While ChatGPT can’t read aloud on desktop, you can use the voice chat version on mobile or copy text into a text-to-speech app to practice listening.
Example prompt:
“Write a short conversation between two friends about weekend plans. Make it casual and natural.”
Then either read it yourself or let an app read it for you.
You can also ask ChatGPT to test your comprehension:
Example:
“Ask me 5 comprehension questions about this conversation.”
6. Accurate English-Vietnamese and Vietnamese-English Translations
Use ChatGPT to translate common sentences, Facebook statuses, contracts, or work emails.
Example prompt:
“Translate this sentence into English: Tôi sẽ đi du lịch Đà Lạt vào cuối tuần.”
Or translate the other way around.
The cool part: ChatGPT translates naturally, in context, and you can always ask for clarification if something’s unclear.
7. Create a Personalized Study Plan
Ask ChatGPT to design a custom English learning plan for you based on your level, available time, and goals.
Example prompt:
“I’m a beginner in English. Please create a 3-month study plan for me to improve speaking, listening, and writing skills.”
You’ll get a detailed weekly plan — no need to buy extra books.
Some Handy Example Prompts
• “Let’s have a 10-minute conversation in English about travel.”
• “Give me 20 useful English idioms and their meanings.”
• “Correct my sentence: ‘He go to school yesterday.’ Explain the mistake.”
• “Create a fun English quiz for me about animals.”
• “Translate this Vietnamese sentence into natural English: Tôi thích ăn phở bò.”
Tips for Using ChatGPT to Learn English Effectively
• Speak to ChatGPT in English as much as you can
• Don’t be afraid of making mistakes — it’s a friendly teacher that never scolds
• Use the voice chat feature on mobile for natural speaking practice
• Learn topics you enjoy — the more fun it is, the longer you’ll remember it
• Treat ChatGPT as your daily study buddy — casual, relaxed, and fun learning works best
Final Thought: You Don’t Need Another English Learning App
All you need is ChatGPT.
If you know how to use it right, it’s your:
• Private tutor
• Speaking partner
• Essay editor
• Quizmaster
• Translator
• Vocabulary coach
All-in-one.
Hope you will find the right way to learn English for yourself.