Learning a language can be tough and you can feel alone sometimes. You may have a textbook, but it will not speak back to you. You may watch a movie, but you can't talk to the actors or ask them about the jokes. Do not worry. I am here to help you. There is learning all around you, and now there is a tool that you can keep in your pocket to help you figure things out.

In this post, we will talk about how you can use ChatGPT to learn English. You can also use other tools like Gemini and Grok. These can help you turn your daily life into a classroom.

To put it in simple words, you can use AI as an always-on partner to talk with. It can help you understand small details in movies, tell you about things you see through your camera, and even act out hard work situations with you to help you feel more sure of yourself.

How can I use AI to understand formal vocabulary?

We have all had this happen. You are reading a book or something else. Then, you find a word that makes you stop. The word might be "remunerate." After you look it up, you see it means "to pay." That is clear. But is this a word you really should use? Is it something people say when talking in a coffee shop, or does it just make you sound stiff like a contract?

This is where AI tools can help you. You do not just get a meaning. You can talk about what the word means in different ways. You can ask, "I found this word 'remunerate.' Is it good to use when we talk with people in daily life, or do I use it only in more formal times?"

The AI might say that "remunerate" is a good word for business letters or contracts. But it is too formal for a simple lunch talk. When you ask these deeper questions, you do not just find out what the word means. You also learn how to use it in the right way to sound either professional or friendly, just when you need to.

Can I use my camera to learn specific English vocabulary?

There is another way to get knowledge from the world around you that is more than just reading words. You can use your camera for this. You can learn different verbs and adjectives with it. Today, many AI tools come with vision features. You can upload a photo or just use your camera to look at an object.

Yes, you can use your phone to point at a couch and say, "What is that?" It will tell you that it is a couch. But I think you should try to go beyond that. Let's say my favorite animal, the capybara, is on that couch and sleeping. If you ask the AI which verbs to use for what it is doing, you will get more than just "sleeping." You may hear things like "dozing," "curled up," or "nestled."

Suddenly, you are not just saying, "The animal is sleeping." You start to use more words to talk about what you see in the world. You can say, "The capybara is in the corner, sleeping quietly." This makes a simple moment become a good way to learn more about English descriptions.

How do I use AI to learn idioms from movies and TV?

We all like to watch movies to help us learn English, right? But at times you hear something that does not make any meaning, even if you know every single word.

Imagine you are watching Finding Nemo and one of the characters says, "I'm from this neck of the woods." If you take that word for word, you might start thinking about body parts and forests. It can be confusing.

This is why having an "always-on assistant" is so helpful. You do not have to pause the movie and spend a long time looking through forums. You just keep the voice mode on. You can ask, "Hey, I'm watching Finding Nemo and I heard 'my neck of the woods.' What does that mean here?"

You will get a quick answer that it’s a friendly saying for a certain area or place. This helps you learn faster. When it is easy to ask, you notice the words people use more.

How can ChatGPT act as my English speaking coach?

Imagine you hire me (a professional English teacher) to be with you all day. I can't go into those private work meetings with you. But think of me waiting just outside. When you finish that tough presentation, we can get a coffee. We sit together, and I ask, "How was it? Did you get stuck at any point?"

Maybe you did not feel good about how you got through a disagreement with your manager. I would sit with my coffee and give you some phrases you can try next time to help you be more persuasive.

Since hiring an English teacher to follow you around all day isn't really doable, or cost effective, just do the same thing with AI right now. After you have a meeting or you go to a social event, open the app. Tell it, "I just had a meeting and I had a hard time saying no in a nice way. What can I say?"

It acts as that mentor. It can give you phrases like, "I think that point is good, but…" This turns your real-life problems into learning chances right away.

How can I get feedback on my English speaking practice?

Now, we need to talk about deep feedback. This part takes some bravery because you have to record yourself. I know it can be hard to hear your own voice. I used to not like it as well! But this is one of the best ways to get better, and you will see results fast.

Try recording yourself as you answer a practice interview question. You can also talk about your day. Then, let your phone change the audio to words, as most phones can do this for you. Copy that text and put it into the AI. You can then ask for feedback. The AI can help with your sentence structure, your grammar, or your tone.

For example, if you are getting ready for a job interview, the AI might tell you to use the STAR method to help you plan your ideas in a better way.

When you see your own words checked in a clear way, you can find things you didn't know were wrong. This helps you be a better judge of your own work.

The world has a lot of things to see and learn. Using AI can help you get more from it. You can look up a formal word, use your camera to find words that fit what you see, or get tips on how you talk. These tools are here to help you.

If you want to get better at your skills and you are looking for a clear way to do it, I invite you to join my full program, English Fluency in 90 Days.