ChatGPT: Your Learning Assistant

下週演講會的主題是Writing a Speech with Purpose, 做一場目的明確的演講。

原本想著，以爭取職業發展作為目的，來一場在商務場合面對生人的自我介紹好了；但回頭想想，這所需的前提背景太多，畢竟在場的人都來自不同產業，有著不同的背景，身處差異極大的工作環境。

雖然我們經常進行各種場合和情境下的互動練習，但我仍希望談一個每個人都能從中受益的主題，尤其對於我這樣的演講新手，這樣做能降低和觀眾交流的障礙。我會先分享ChatGPT如何幫助我工作，然後轉移到與在場聽眾有關的話題：語言學習方法——如何將ChatGPT用作個人語言學習助

Have you heard the recent hot news about Sora? Sora is an AI technology that can generate video content from text descriptions. You can simply describe a scene in words, and then it will create a corresponding video. Although Sora is still in its early stages, its remarkable capabilities are already making waves.

Today, my topic is related to AI technology. But before we start,  here's a question: Have any of you used ChatGPT before? If so, can you please raise your hands? 

Hey! Can you share with us what you used it for and how you used it?

For those who did not have a chance to use it before, don't worry. Today, I'd like to share my experience with GPT in my work and how to use it in language learning.

Let's start with a brief introduction to what ChatGPT is.

Maybe you all know that ChatGPT is a language model focused on generating conversations. It can create responses based on user input. By learning from a large amount of existing text, ChatGPT can mimic human conversation, making significant progress in natural language comprehension.

So, what can it be used for? If you Google "how to use ChatGPT," you'll find many kinds of answers that come from several purposes, like writing academic papers, generating images, or creating slides for presentations, and the list keeps going on.

So far, I've used GPT for various tasks like writing product descriptions, gathering research materials, and editing audio. 

Does this mean AI is here to take over our jobs? I don't think so! Although AI is a popular topic, the way we use it matters. In my opinion, AI won't replace us, but a colleague who can master it will do.

As we are all here today, the shared goal is to improve our English speaking and communication abilities. Therefore, I have chosen to talk about how we can use ChatGPT to learn languages and how to collaborate with it to bridge the gap between AI and human interaction.

So, how can ChatGPT help us?

Let's simplify it. Think about how children learn. They first understand simple instructions like "dad" or "mom" by imitating sounds close to "BABA/MAMA."　This is how we learn a language: starting with listening and speaking before reading and writing. To meet this need, ChatGPT can become a personalized tutor that aligns with language learning principles.

We can start by setting up the vocabulary list and defining its scope. If you're starting to learn a new language, such as French, German, or Japanese, setting up a vocabulary list is crucial and very useful.

For example, You can ask ChatGPT to generate a list of 1000 essential words when you’re learning Japanese. But when it comes to learning English, many of us already have a basic understanding of the language. It may not be necessary to create a vocabulary list. However, if required, you can set a specific standard, such as using words within the range of the level-six English exam.

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Once the vocabulary lists have been set up, the next step is to create scenes and generate dialogues. For instance, we can ask ChatGPT to help us come up with a dialogue scene for ordering food at a restaurant. It will then provide us with a conversation that we can use for this purpose.

You know what? ChatGPT is able to create real-life interactive scenarios, which are more real than the textbooks. It can create conversations depending on different cultural contexts, offering insights accessible to locals. This customized approach overreaches the limitations of traditional teaching materials.

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Once you have identified the context of the conversation, it is crucial to generate speech and listen to it repeatedly. Convert the text into speech first instead of trying to read and comprehend it. You can test with different tones, speeds, and pitches while listening to the same content.

By varying the voices, we challenge ourselves to comprehend diverse accents and speech patterns that will improve our overall listening abilities.

Finally, let's summarize the three key points of language learning using ChatGPT:

• Personalized Vocabulary Building: Utilize ChatGPT to create a tailored vocabulary database according to your language learning needs. Whether you're a beginner or at an advanced level, ChatGPT can assist in compiling essential words and phrases specific to your proficiency level and target language.
• Interactive Dialogue Creation: Leverage ChatGPT to generate realistic dialogue scenes and interactive scenarios that mimic real-life situations. Through practicing dialogues for various contexts, you can enhance your conversational skills and cultural understanding in a more engaging and immersive manner.
• Audio Comprehension Enhancement: Convert text into speech using ChatGPT and listen repeatedly to improve your auditory comprehension skills. Experiment with different speech tones, speeds, and accents to challenge yourself and broaden your understanding of diverse linguistic nuances.

By incorporating these language learning strategies with ChatGPT, you can effectively enhance your proficiency in listening, speaking, and cultural understanding, ultimately advancing your overall language skills.

Let's embrace the opportunities that AI technology offers in language learning and continue exploring the endless possibilities together!