How to Talk to AI
Unlock better results with better questions
When you ask AI a question, the way you ask matters. Think of it like giving instructions to a helpful robot — the clearer and more specific you are, the better it works. Learning how to “prompt” AI is like learning how to Google smarter, but with superpowers.
Prompts are what you type into AI tools. The better your prompt, the better the response.
What’s a Prompt?
A prompt is the message or question you give to an AI to start a conversation or task.
- Example 1: “Write a birthday message for my sister — funny but sweet.”
- Example 2: “List 5 dinner ideas with chicken and no dairy.”
- Example 3: “Summarize this article in 3 bullet points.”
Practice Makes Progress
Try using AI for everyday tasks like:
|
Task |
Try This Prompt Example |
|---|---|
|
Meal Planning |
“Give me 3 healthy dinner ideas under 30 minutes” |
|
Learn Something |
Explain Bitcoin like I’m 10 years old |
|
Work Emails |
“Write a polite follow-up email for a job application |
Prompting for Beginners
Be Specific
The more context you give, the better.
Set a Style
You can ask for casual, formal, simple, etc.
Use Lists
AI loves organizing info into steps or bullet points.
Refine & Retry
It’s okay to tweak your prompt and try again!
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