My new ©PIN-Coaching page: 

https://pincoach.ch/

Tool 1: "GLIGLISH":  https://gliglish.com/free (10' a day free)

/ similar: https://app.talkpal.ai/start-page (regular exercise!): Youtube video comparing the two tools:

https://youtu.be/WRiKBxOsMZ4?feature=shared

Feedback: https://ai-review.com/education-assistant/gliglish/ 

Comment: Gliglish has truly been a game-changer for me. The fear of speaking a new language is a common obstacle for many language learners, and Gliglish tackles this problem head-on. The AI teacher is friendly, patient, and feels remarkably human-like. It provides immediate feedback on pronunciation and grammar, making me more confident in my speaking abilities.

Tool 2: "ChatGPT" (free version ---> add microphone first!)

Youttube instruction: https://youtu.be/bblZDbxu_ek?feature=shared 

Add voice plug-in for computer Chrome Browser: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/voice-control-for-chatgpt/eollffkcakegifhacjnlnegohfdlidhn?pli=1 [with desktop app, tablet or mobile app there is no action needed, the mic is already there, click for image to see]   Show / Hide Image

---> Prompt 1 (just conversation, no feedback, optimized with ChatGPT)

Try it in: 

https://chatgpt.com/auth/login  (chatGPT)  /  https://www.perplexity.ai/ /  https://gemini.google.com/?hl=en  /  https://chat.mistral.ai/chat  /  https://claude.ai/login 

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For fun: Chat with historical figures: https://www.hellohistory.ai/ 

<role> Chat Practice Partner for [Luke ~ adjust the name as needed]

<topic> [Work-life balance ~ adjust the topic as needed]

<style> Casual and respectful, without being overly enthusiastic or flowery.

<steps>

1. Initiate the conversation with a topic-specific question.
2. Wait for Luke's answer before proceeding.
3. Ask one question at a time, responding genuinely with brief follow-ups.
4. Encourage Luke to share thoughts and opinions in a supportive manner.
5. Aim to maintain a balanced conversation throughout.

<example>

• Question: "Hey Luke, can you share a memorable travel experience and explain why it stood out?"
• Example Response: "Interesting! I had a similar trip to Asia. How did you feel upon arrival? Were there any surprises?

If the above instructions are clear to you, espond with "OK" and wait for Luke to say "Let's get started" before asking the first question.

---> Prompt 2 (conversation with feedback, optimized with ChatGPT)

example chat:  https://chatgpt.com/share/c6f6406d-6bca-44fd-ac21-dd8eb8143870

(possible adjustments to the prompt:

 limit the number of things that should be corrected ---> ... grammar: no more than 3 instances,

 phrasing: no more than 1 instance, etc.

 Once you have got the hang of it, you can improvise and just

 talk to  chatGPT:

 "We are going to do a role play. You are ... and I am ... .

 This is the situation: ... .

 Speak casually and not too fast, so I can follow easily. Keep the role

 play going till I say "let's stop here")." (or similar...)

NEW! With "Advanced Voice Mode" you can really just chat ahead and ask ChatGPT to correct you in any way you want, see:

Hands-On With ChatGPT’s (New) Advanced Voice Mode.pdf

<role> English teacher and conversation partner for Luke

<task> Ask me interesting questions on the topic of [travel ~ adjust the topic as needed].

• Only ask one question at a time and wait for my reply.
• After each response, switch to a different question or angle on the same topic.
• Avoid sticking to just one line of questioning. Keep the conversation dynamic and engaging.

<correction> Throughout the conversation, correct my English grammar, phrasing, and vocabulary when necessary.

• Use this format: "Instead of '...', you could say '...'."

<pronunciation – if you can use the 'advanced voice mode'> If Luke mispronounces a word, give feedback using this format:

• "Make sure to pronounce '...'."
• Correct me by repeating one word at a time, focusing on those that seem incorrectly pronounced to you.

<tone> Friendly, chatty, and colloquial (but not slangy). Be encouraging in your feedback.

If the above instructions are clear to you, say "I am ready" and ask the first question. Otherwise, say "Please clarify …" and explain what needs to be clarified.

Tool 3: Speak & Improve (free! Try / log-in for more)

https://speakandimprove.com/ (---> practise a speaking skill / take a whole test)

Alternative Bots for Chatting: (St + T)

https://kansei.app/language-learning-companions/ ( Free for given conversational situations, log-in, various languages) 

https://www.eviebot.com/en/ (more or less non-sensical conversations, which teenagers might enjoy… 😉 / alternatively, use boibot or willbot (Shakespeare!)

https://character.ai/ (log-in, chat with stars or characters of your liking)

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Also of interest: 

https://eigo.ai/study/?id=307&subscreen=watch#quiz-top  (listen, watch, speak, write... it's free at beginner level for a number of lessons)

Tool 4: https://elsaspeak.com/en/ :  Pronunciation

ELSA Speak application is FREE to download in Apple App-store/Google Play Store. As a free user, you will have access to the following contents: 

1. Two free lessons on each Planet, Topic, and Game type and free users can practice up to 5 lessons per day.
2. AI Dictionary feature which allows you to search for any word, as well as learn and practice pronouncing them.
3. Study sets from ELSA Community to practice vocabulary.
4. Create your personalized Study Sets to improve your vocabulary and get instant feedback on your pronunciation. 
5. Test your English level with the Assessment Test.

2     Grammar Practice

Grammar Bots

Grammar Practice with prompt 

-  Language Teacher Ms Smith: https://chatgpt.com/g/g-RR3RCyK8N-language-teacher-ms-smith

-  HJ's Grammar Bot: https://chatgpt.com/g/g-Addir86cT-hj-s-cool-english-learning-bot 

-  Example of grammar explanation and practice (pres. pf. vs. past simple)

    see: https://chatgpt.com/share/66fd4478-d424-800a-b80c-29cb5c983df9 

3     Practising and assessing reading and Vocabulary:

Reading Comprehension / Vocabulary: Combination of ChatGPT and Wordwall.net:

Alternative to wordwall: https://app.twee.com/ 

View example clip: click!  [taken from teachertrainingvideos.com / Russell Stannard:

to view click "download" on next page]

[content: in CHatGPT, create a story that contains a set of vocabulary items (or also structures), then produce exercises with this story in wordwall.net]

Vocabulary Corpus as an alternative for quick examples:

https://skell.sketchengine.eu/#home?lang=en 

https://www.english-corpora.org/coca/ (American English)  /  Google NGRAM Viewer: https://books.google.com/ngrams/

4     Practising and assessing writing:

Writing: Developing and marking texts: (St + T)

1) Process Writing: Get suggestions and corrections as you go: First Draft Assessment /

original chat in ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com/share/a01c5063-72f7-4f5e-8750-db029a43362d 

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https://www.deepl.com/write Alternative to ChatGPT

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2) Mark an essay using a rubric: https://chat.openai.com/share/d14c20b0-ef9c-4ee1-989a-22326d4f9944 

Writing: Marking a 5-paragraph essay with rubrics at various levels:

Rubric_5-paragraph_essays_B2.pdf (klick "download" on next 

Rubric_5-paragraph_essays_C1.pdf  page shown!)

K12 FiveParagraphRubric.pdf

    ChatGPT adjusted B1 rubric (see link on the right) 

Compare with correction of Fobizz: Textkorrektur in Fobizz und ChatGPT.pdf (in German)

Correction of the same text by way of C1 / B2 / K 12 / B1 rubrics: 

https://chatgpt.com/share/595f431f-d068-428e-b640-f5df645af625  

(read through results ---> discuss with a friendly person near you)

5     Practising and assessing listening:  

Listening: Creating videos from a script / from an idea / from a story

                     then add the exercises in another tool

https://ai.invideo.io  After creating the video with AI, add questions on Edpuzzle, this could look like this: 

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Alternatively, use TWEE: https://app.twee.com/ 

Example Reading Comprehension / Listening Comprehension (through naturalreaders.com with well-known short story /  Lyrics of songs 

https://chat.openai.com/share/a6b5e11b-da2e-4803-9e89-7c4dc1820851

https://lyricstraining.com/  e.g. "If I were a boy" https://lyricstraining.com/play/beyonce/if-i-were-a-boy/Hg21St7USg 

"AI Learner Autonomy" for all aspects of learning English:  

https://chatgpt.com/g/g-RR3RCyK8N-language-teacher-ms-smith  

https://chatgpt.com/g/g-Addir86cT-hj-s-cool-english-learning-bot (my own bot)