Practice Grammar and Vocabulary with ChatGPT Study and Learn

Use the Study and Learn mode in ChatGPT to allow students to practise vocabulary and grammar based on class topics or personal interests, with immediate AI feedback.

DigCompEdu Competence Area(s)

Digital resources, Empowering learners, Facilitating learners’ digital competence

Time

Preparation time 30 minutes

Implementation time 30 minutes

Educator Progression Level

Explorer

Target groups

Adult language learners A1 – C2 (all levels)

Minimum student digital skill level

Basic

Minimum student language level

A1

🎓 Learning Objectives

Students will be able to:

  • Memorise new vocabulary, grammar structures, and idioms through AI-guided practice.
  • Practise vocabulary on topics that interest them or specific work-related terms needed in their host country.
  • Understand and practise grammar rules in the target language, asking questions when needed.
  • Use ChatGPT’s Study and Learn mode independently for self-directed language practice

Ingredients

Item / Resource Quantity Purpose
ChatGPT (free or paid, with Study and Learn feature) 1 per learner AI-powered vocabulary and grammar practice
Text or topic from recent class 1 per session Source material for the quiz
Device with internet access 1 per learner To access ChatGPT
Projector (optional) 1 per classroom To demonstrate the tool to the whole class

Utensils

  • Computers, tablets, or smartphones with internet access
  • ChatGPT account (free version sufficient)
  • Projector or shared screen for demonstration

🥣 Preparation – Before Implementation

  • Familiarise yourself with the Study and Learn mode: click the “+” button in ChatGPT and select “Study and Learn”.
  • Select a text or topic relevant to the current lesson for learners to base their quiz on.
  • Test the mode yourself: upload or paste a text and ask ChatGPT to create a vocabulary and grammar quiz.
  • Prepare a demonstration to show learners how to access and use the feature.

🔥 Implementation Steps

  • Present the Study and Learn mode on a projector or shared screen. Show students how to access it.
  • Demonstrate: upload a text from class (e.g. a newspaper article) and ask ChatGPT to create a quiz.
  • Students click the “+” sign by the chat window and select “Study and Learn”.
  • Students upload or paste the class text and ask for a vocabulary and grammar quiz.
  • Example prompt: “Act as a language tutor. Ask me one question at a time at [level], correct my mistakes, explain briefly, and adapt difficulty based on my answers.”
  • Students answer quiz questions directly in the chat window and read the AI feedback.
  • Debrief: Share interesting questions or feedback with the class.

🧂 Differentiation & Inclusion

  • For learners with ADHD: Ask ChatGPT to give micro-tasks and gamify the quiz, tracking progress clearly.
  • For learners with reading difficulties: Ask for short sentences and bullet points, or use the oral quiz option via smartphone.
  • For advanced learners: Ask ChatGPT to include idioms, collocations, and register-appropriate language

🍴 Assessment & Feedback

Criterion Excellent Good Needs Work
Vocabulary accuracy Correctly answers 80%+ of vocabulary questions with minimal errors Correctly answers 60-79% of questions with some errors Below 60% accuracy; significant vocabulary gaps identified
Grammar understanding Demonstrates clear understanding of target grammar structures Shows partial understanding with some recurring errors Significant grammar gaps requiring additional support
Independent use of tool Uses ChatGPT Study and Learn independently and confidently Uses the tool with some guidance Requires significant support to use the feature

⚠️ Ethics, Privacy & Safeguarding

  • Avoid requiring students to share personal or sensitive information with ChatGPT.
  • Use anonymised prompts and follow institutional AI policies.
  • Obtain consent if required by your institution.
  • Remind learners that ChatGPT can produce incorrect information; encourage verification with textbooks.
  • Use AI as a tutor and practice tool, not as a source of truth.

🍱 Extensions / Follow‑Ups

  • Assign Study and Learn sessions as homework for independent vocabulary practice.
  • Ask learners to create their own quiz prompts for a classmate.
  • Use the tool to practise for specific real-world scenarios (e.g. job interview vocabulary, medical appointments).

🔗 Cross‑Subject Link

References & Resources

ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com

OpenAI Usage Policies: https://openai.com/policies/usage-policies

CEFR Level Descriptors: https://www.coe.int/en/web/common-european-framework-reference-languages