Your first conversation with AI

Lesson 1 of 15 · Level 1 · First steps · 5 minutes

An artificial intelligence like ChatGPT or Claude is a program you talk to by writing, like in a chat. You don't need technical words: the better you explain what you need, the more it helps.

1. 1

   Talk to it like you'd talk to a person

   No strange commands needed. Write a normal sentence, as if you were asking a knowledgeable friend for a favor.

   “Hi, I have 3 guests for dinner tonight and in the fridge I have eggs, zucchini and parmesan. What can I cook?”

2. 2

   Give context

   Say who you are, what you want to achieve and who it's for. Context is the secret to good answers.

   “I'm a plumber and I need to explain to an elderly customer why the quote went up. Help me write a kind, clear message.”

3. 3

   If the answer isn't right, correct it

   You can always say "shorter", "simpler", "less formal" or "give me 3 alternatives". The conversation goes on.

4. 4

   Always double-check important things

   AI can be confidently wrong. For health, money and legal matters use it to understand, then check with a professional.