Contents
- The Socrates regime
- Mode of explanation
- Examiner regime
- Editor's mode
- Opponent regime
- Language partner mode
- Memory and planning mode
- Strong Prompt Designer
- Five Questions That Kill Practice
A good learning prompt is not a magical formula. It simply defines the role of AI, the level of the learner, and what work technology should not take away from a person.
The Socrates regime
- “Don't give me an answer. Ask one question until I find a solution myself.”
- Find the weak point of my reasoning and ask about it.
- "If I'm wrong, just give me one clue."
- Ask five questions to see if I understand the topic.
Mode of explanation
- Explain to a person without prior knowledge, but without factual simplifications.
- Give an intuitive explanation, then a formal one.
- Give a good and wrong example.
- Show me where the analogy stops working.
Examiner regime
- “One question at a time. Don't tell me before I answer.”
- Increase complexity after the right answer.
- After the test, group the errors by reason.
- Create a new task for the same skill.
Editor's mode
- “Don't rewrite the text. Show me three places I have to improve myself.”
- “Take note of claims where evidence is needed.”
- Find the gaps in logic between paragraphs.
- Identify a recurring language error and explain the rule once.
Opponent regime
- Give me the strongest argument against my position.
- “What facts should make me change my mind?”
- "Find a hidden assumption."
- What questions would an expert ask who disagrees with me?
Language partner mode
- “Talk to me at B1 level and correct only errors that interfere with understanding.”
- "Do a job interview."
- “If I don’t know a word, first ask me to explain it differently.”
- After the conversation, give five natural expressions.
Memory and planning mode
| The challenge | Prompt |
|---|---|
| Active reproduction | “Create questions where you can’t just know the answer.” |
| Repetition | Make a list of things worth checking out later. |
| Plan | I Have 4 Hours a Week: Delete Everything Secondary |
| Monitoring | “Propose a task that proves a skill.” |
Strong Prompt Designer
| Element | Example |
|---|---|
| Role | English teacher |
| Level. | B1 |
| Purpose | Interview |
| Format | One question at a time. |
| Limitation | Don't give a ready answer. |
| Feedback | After trying. |
Five Questions That Kill Practice
- "Do your homework";
- "Write an essay for me."
- "Decide everything and then explain it."
- Make a conclusion so that I do not read;
- Write so that the teacher does not understand.
The best query is the one after which you do more intellectual work.
