Using AI to Improve Speaking and Writing
I. Improving Your Speaking and Pronunciation with AI
You can use the following AI tools to help improve your speaking and pronunciation skills.
AI Conversations
This AI lets you have fun and natural conversations in English. You don't need to worry about grammar, pronunciation, or vocabulary. It's okay to mix in your own language too! It's a great way to practice speaking and build your confidence.
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ELSA Speak
ELSA Speak is an easy-to-use tool/app that helps you improve your English speaking and pronunciation. It gives you feedback right away on how you say words, your tone, and how smooth you sound. It's a great way to speak English more clearly and confidently.
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ChatGPT
If you want to practice speaking English and improve your pronunciation, ChatGPT Voice Mode lets you have conversations anytime. You can speak without stress and build confidence. It's a fun and easy way to get better at English speaking!
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How to Improve Your Speaking with ChatGPT
Use these prompts with ChatGPT in Voice Mode to practice speaking. You can ask ChatGPT to listen, talk with you, and give feedback to help you improve.
Suggestions for Best Use:
- Use earphones and a quiet space for better speech recognition.
- Try one presentation and one conversation per session.
- Review feedback out loud: repeat corrected phrases.
- Use the retry button or rephrase your sentence if misunderstood.
Elementary (A1)
| Purpose | Prompts |
|---|---|
| To practice a simple presentation Use these when you want to talk about familiar topics like your family, daily routine, or hobbies. |
"I will talk about my house. Can you tell me if my sentences are correct?" "Can you help me say a longer sentence?" "Did I speak too fast or too slow?" "Was it easy to understand me?" "Can you help me make my sentences sound more natural?" "Can you tell me if my grammar is okay?" |
| To practice a short conversation Use these when you want to practice simple questions, answers, and everyday English: |
"Can we talk about my day? You ask first." "Ask me easy questions about my family or my school." "Can you help me answer in full sentences?" "Help me make my answers longer." "Can you say something, and I will try to reply?" "Let's talk about food. You start!" "Can I practice asking you questions too?" "Please correct me if I make a mistake." "Can you help me use 'like' or 'don't like' in a sentence?" "Let's practice a conversation at a restaurant/shop." |
| To get feedback Use these anytime you want help improving your English while speaking (e.g., in a conversation, a short talk, or even just a few sentences): |
"Did I say the right words?" "Was my sentence okay?" "Can you say it back in better English?" "Is there a better way to say this?" "Can you show me how to say it more clearly?" "Which words should I change?" |
Pre-intermediate (A2)
| Purpose | Prompts |
|---|---|
| To practice a short conversation Use these when describing something like your weekend, a friend, or a favorite activity: |
"I want to describe my weekend. Correct my mistakes." "Can you give me better ways to say what I said?" "Is my description easy to understand?" "What details should I add to make it more interesting?" "Can you help me make it sound more natural?" |
| To practice daily conversations Use these for everyday topics like school, hobbies, or food: |
"Let's talk about school. Help me say my ideas better." "Did I use the past tense correctly?" "How do I talk about my hobbies in a more natural way?" "Can you help me answer common questions about food?" "Let's role-play a conversation at a restaurant." |
| To get feedback Use these to check your grammar, vocabulary, and fluency: |
"Was my grammar okay?" "What word can I use to sound better?" "Did I use the right verb tense?" "Can you correct my pronunciation if it's wrong?" "How can I make my sentences sound more fluent?" |
Intermediate (B1)
| Purpose | Prompts |
|---|---|
| To practice a structured presentation Use when giving a short, organized talk (1–2 minutes) on topics like travel, work, or hobbies: |
"Please listen to my short talk and give feedback on grammar and fluency." "Are my ideas clear? Did I use linking words?" "Can you help me make my introduction and conclusion stronger?" "Did I stay on topic and support my main points well?" "What can I do to make my speech more organized?" |
| To practice conversations with details Use for more in-depth conversations about familiar and current topics: |
"Can we talk about holidays or technology? Tell me if I make grammar mistakes." "How can I improve my fluency?" "Let's have a conversation about social media. Correct me if I use the wrong tense." "Can you help me express my opinion more clearly?" "I want to explain my routine with more details. Can you guide me?" |
| To get feedback Use these when you want help improving your grammar, vocabulary, and clarity: |
"Can you suggest better vocabulary?" "What mistake did I make and how can I fix it?" "Did I repeat myself too much?" "How can I sound more natural when I speak?" "Are there any filler words I use too often?" |
Upper-intermediate (B2)
| Purpose | Prompts |
|---|---|
| To practice longer presentations Use when giving a more detailed talk (2–4 minutes) on a topic, opinion, or experience: |
"Can you review my talk and help improve how natural and fluent it sounds?" "Did my ideas connect well?" "Are my transitions between points smooth and logical?" "Was my conclusion strong and clear?" "Do I sound confident when expressing my opinion?" |
| To practice extended conversation Use for deeper discussions on broad topics like health, environment, or education: |
"Let's talk about the environment. Give me detailed feedback on my speaking." "Was my vocabulary advanced enough?" "Did I explain my ideas clearly and with enough support?" "Can you help me sound more persuasive in a discussion?" "How can I express disagreement politely and effectively?" |
| To get feedback Use when focusing on refining your accuracy, style, and complexity: |
"Which parts sound too simple?" "Can you show me better ways to say my sentences?" "Are there any grammar patterns I keep getting wrong?" "Did I use enough variety in my vocabulary and sentence structure?" "What would make my speech sound more academic or professional?" |
B2 First for Schools – Cambridge Exam Practice
| Purpose | Prompts |
|---|---|
| To practice Part 2 – Picture Description Focus on comparing and describing two photos clearly and effectively: |
"I want to practice describing two pictures. Give me feedback on my comparison." "Did I use enough linking words like 'while' and 'both'?" "Are my comparisons clear and balanced between the two photos?" "Do I sound natural when describing what people might be doing?" "Can you help me use more speculative language like 'might be' or 'could be'?" "Was my description well-organized and within the time limit?" |
| To practice Part 1 or 4 - Conversation Focus on personal questions (Part 1) and opinion-based discussion (Part 4): |
"Can we do a B2 speaking test practice? Ask me general and follow-up questions." "How can I give longer and better answers for the exam?" "Can you help me sound more confident when giving my opinion?" "Was I able to respond naturally to your follow-up questions?" "Can we practice agreeing and disagreeing politely?" "Did I support my opinions with reasons and examples?" |
| To get feedback Focus on improving your performance with targeted corrections: |
"Was my response correct for a B2 speaking test?" "What grammar or vocabulary can I improve?" "Was my pronunciation clear and easy to understand?" "Did I hesitate too much or speak too slowly?" "What would make my answers sound more fluent and advanced?" "Are there any B2-level phrases or expressions I should try to use?" |
Advanced (C1)
| Purpose | Prompts |
|---|---|
| To practice academic or persuasive presentations Use for structured talks with complex ideas and clear argumentation: |
"Please critique my speech like an examiner. Focus on content and fluency." "What could I improve in my introduction or conclusion?" "Did I present my argument in a logical and convincing way?" "How can I improve the flow between my main points?" "Was my use of rhetorical devices (e.g., repetition, questions) effective?" "Can you help me vary my sentence structures to sound more academic?" |
| To practice deep discussions Use for engaging in thoughtful, extended conversations on abstract or complex topics: |
"Let's have a discussion about climate change. Give me feedback on tone and fluency." "How can I sound more persuasive?" "Am I using critical thinking language effectively (e.g., 'It could be argued that…')?" "Was I able to develop my ideas fully in this conversation?" "Can we debate a topic like artificial intelligence or education reform?" "How do I show agreement or disagreement without sounding too informal?" |
| To get feedback Use when focusing on advanced-level corrections, phrasing, and style: |
"What idioms or academic phrases can I use?" "How can I improve my speaking style?" "Did I use high-level vocabulary correctly and naturally?" "Are there any repetitive patterns in my speech I should work on?" "How can I sound more concise without losing detail?" "Do I need to work on my intonation or emphasis for better delivery?" |
II. Improving Your Writing Skills with AI
You can use ChatGPT to improve your writing by asking for feedback, checking grammar, learning new vocabulary, or getting ideas for rewriting and organizing your sentences. It's a great tool to help you learn, not something to copy. The next section will show you useful prompts you can use to improve your writing.
A. Checking All Writing Aspects at Once
Use the prompts below to ask ChatGPT to provide feedback on all aspects of your writing in one go:
Prompt for General Writing Practice (for different levels)
[Insert your writing task question here]
Give me feedback in the following way:
- Point out grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure mistakes that I should be able to notice and correct at my level.
- Tell me if any parts are unclear or confusing for a reader.
- Ask me questions or give me hints to help me correct the mistakes myself.
- Do not rewrite or fix sentences for me. I want to improve by thinking and correcting them on my own.
[Insert your writing response here]
Prompt for IELTS Writing Practice
[Insert your IELTS writing task question here — Task 1 or Task 2]
Please give me feedback in the following way:
- Point out grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure mistakes that would lower my IELTS band score.
- Tell me if my ideas are clear, well-developed, and easy to follow.
- Let me know if I answered the question fully and stayed on topic.
- Ask me questions or give me hints so I can fix the mistakes myself.
- Do not rewrite or correct the sentences for me. I want to improve by thinking and editing on my own.
[Insert your writing response here]
Prompt for Cambridge B2 First for Schools Writing Practice
[Insert your B2 writing task question here — article, essay, email, letter, review, etc.]
Please give me feedback in the following way:
- Point out any grammar, vocabulary, or sentence structure mistakes that I should be able to fix at the B2 level.
- Tell me if my writing is easy to understand and well-organized.
- Let me know if my writing matches the task type and style (e.g., formal/informal).
- Ask questions or give me clues to help me find and correct the mistakes myself.
- Do not rewrite or fix the sentences for me. I want to learn by editing my own work.
[Insert your writing response here]
B. Focusing on Specific Writing Skills
If you want to focus on a specific type of mistake (e.g., grammar, vocabulary use, sentence structure, coherence & cohesion, task achievement/ content) correction, you can also ask ChatGPT to provide targeted feedback on that.
Grammar Check
Ask ChatGPT to:
- Point out tense mistakes
- Highlight subject-verb agreement issues
- Identify article (a, an, the) or preposition errors
Example Prompt:
"Point out any tense mistakes. Show me grammar errors I should be able to fix at my
level (B1 Intermediate)."
Here is my writing:
[Insert your writing response here]
Vocabulary Use
Ask ChatGPT to:
- Identify words that are overused or too simple
- Suggest better alternatives (without directly replacing them)
- Spot words that don't fit the meaning or tone
Example Prompt:
"Point out words that are too basic or don't make sense in this context. Ask me if
I can think of stronger ones."
Here is my writing:
[Insert your writing response here]
Sentence Structure
Ask ChatGPT to:
- Highlight run-on sentences or incomplete ones
- Show where sentence order is unclear or awkward
- Suggest where ideas could be restructured more clearly
Example Prompt:
"Tell me which sentences are confusing or too long. Give me hints to break them up
or rewrite them more clearly."
Here is my writing:
[Insert your writing response here]
Coherence and Cohesion
Ask ChatGPT to:
- Identify ideas that are unclear, jumpy, or off-track
- Check if the writing flows logically
- Point out where linking words are missing or weak (e.g., however, because, finally)
Example Prompt:
"Check if my ideas connect well. Which parts don't flow clearly? Where should I add
linking words?"
Here is my writing:
[Insert your writing response here]
Task Achievement / Content
Ask ChatGPT to:
- Say if the writing answers all parts of the question
- Point out anything missing, off-topic, or unnecessary
- Check if the level of detail and length is appropriate
Example Prompt:
"Tell me if I answered the question fully. Did I include everything the task asked
for?"
Here is my writing:
[Insert your writing response here]