Learn Spanish With AI: Tools And Prompts To Leverage New AI Learning Apps

Did you know that you can learn Spanish with AI?

ChatGPT has turned the world upside-down, and you can learn Spanish on your own now. How? Let Maura from Spring Spanish (that’s a project I co-founded) tell you:

In this post, we’ll guide you through why you should leverage the latest tech tools like AI to learn Spanish or any other language, show you the use cases, and we’ll even give you some exercises and prompts on how you could do this.

Vamos! (Let’s go!)

1. How to learn Spanish with AI

So, you want to learn Spanish faster and smarter? But how do you learn Spanish with AI?

AI (artificial intelligence) and other cool new language tools are totally changing the game. It’s time to forget the old, boring basic Spanish textbooks – these high-tech helpers do everything just for you, figuring out what you’re good at and where you need work.

Why is AI learning good?

Although it has its downsides (a little bit later on that), these smart tools keep an eye on how you’re doing, analysing where you’re struggling, and giving you more examples to make your Spanish better.

And get this – you can practice Spanish any time you want! Feeling chatty at 3 AM? No worries! AI language buddies are always up for a Spanish conversation. It’s like being surrounded by Spanish 24/7.

Another cool thing?

Instant feedback.

Make a mistake with your pronunciation or grammar? The AI’s got your back, pointing it out right away so you can fix it on the spot.

A lot of these Spanish AI tools turn language learning into a game, so it feels less like work and more like play.

On Effortless Conversations (and Spring Languages), we primarily focus on Latin American Spanish, but AI can show you all kind of Spanish accents and Spanish slangs if you want to.

What’s the bottom line?

While old-school methods still have their place, mixing in some AI and modern tools can seriously level up your Spanish game. You have a virtual personal Spanish coach, chat buddy at your side all the time.

Pretty sweet, right?

Combine it with the best learning method: Conversation Based Chunking – read on to learn more.

2. Spanish lessons with AI-powered language learning apps

AI-powered language learning apps are a game-changer for Spanish learners.

These apps use artificial intelligence to adapt to your learning style and pace. Just like we mentioned it in the previous section, these apps offer personalized lessons and exercises.

They can identify your weak areas and provide targeted practice.

Example 1: Although we’re not really fans of Duolingo, we do think it has its own place in language learning. Duolingo’s AI algorithm adjusts the difficulty of lessons based on your performance.

Example 2: You can read our Babbel review to learn how Babbel uses AI to create personalized review sessions, focusing on the words and phrases you struggle with most.

3. Practice with AI tools in Spanish

Chatbots powered by AI offer a fantastic way to practice Spanish conversation skills without the pressure of talking to a real person.

These bots can keep up a dialogue for as long as you want, or as long as you have the money for it on various topics, correct your mistakes, and even explain grammar points as you chat.

Example 1: Replika can be set to Spanish mode. Your virtual AI companion is ready to have an open-ended conversation about any topic you choose.

Example 2: Mondly’s chatbot offers guided conversations in Spanish, simulating real-life scenarios like ordering food or asking for directions.

You can even use the basic chatbots like ChatGPT  or Claude and prompt them perfectly, so you can practice Spanish with these tools.

Here are the prompts you could use:

1. “Hola, soy un estudiante de español. ¿Podemos tener una conversación casual sobre tus pasatiempos favoritos?” (Hello, I’m a Spanish student. Can we have a casual conversation about your favorite hobbies?)
2. “Imagina que estoy en un restaurante en Madrid. ¿Puedes actuar como camarero y ayudarme a pedir la comida?” (Imagine I’m in a restaurant in Madrid. Can you act as a waiter and help me order food?)

4. Set up Spanish learning with a virtual AI tutor for personalized lessons

Virtual AI tutors take personalized learning to the next level.

These sophisticated programs can create complete lesson plans without you to tackle your goals.

They can provide explanations, answer questions, and give feedback on your Spanish skills.

Example: Rosetta Stone’s AI tutor adjusts lesson difficulty and content based on your responses. You’ll always be challenged but not too overwhelmed.

Alternatively, you can still use other basic chatbots and these prompts to set up Spanish learning with a virtual AI tutor for personalized lessons:

1. “I’m an (enter your level) Spanish learner. Can you create a personalized lesson plan to improve my subjunctive usage?”
2. “Please assess my Spanish level based on our conversation and suggest areas where I need to improve.”

5. Another way to learn Spanish with AI: flashcards

AI can revolutionize the way you learn and review Spanish vocabulary.

By analyzing your learning patterns and the relationships between words, AI can create smart flashcard sets that optimize your memorization process.

Example: Quizlet’s Learn feature uses AI to generate personalized study sets, prioritizing the words you find most difficult. It’s called spaced repetition technique. You can try our pre-made flashcard sets, too, or you can immediately sign up for our Full Practice Worksheet Library.

6. Check your Spanish conversations for grammar with AI

Writing in Spanish is amazing for language development, and AI can make this process more effective.

AI-powered grammar checkers can spot errors, explain rules, and suggest improvements. All of these tools with help you refine your writing skills.

Example 1: Grammarly’s Spanish version uses AI to check your writing for grammar, spelling, and style errors.

Example 2: LanguageTool leverages AI to detect subtle errors in your Spanish writing, even considering context to provide accurate suggestions.

You can use these prompts for other AI chatbots to check your grammar and spelling:

1. “Voy a escribir un párrafo en español. Por favor, revisa la gramática y sugiéreme mejoras: [Your Spanish paragraph here]” (I’m going to write a paragraph in Spanish. Please check the grammar and suggest improvements.)
2. “He escrito un correo electrónico formal en español. ¿Puedes revisarlo y corregir cualquier error? [Your Spanish email here]” (I’ve written a formal email in Spanish. Can you review it and correct any errors?)

7. AI Spanish translating tools

AI-powered translation tools have come a long way and can be the best and most useful tools for language learners.

We made an article about best Spanish translator tools, so you can check it out, but we’ll give you examples, too.

Example 1: DeepL’s neural network translations can help you understand how complex Spanish sentences are constructed by comparing them to English.

Example 2: Google Translate’s AI can handle the most common Spanish expressions, so you can learn how everyday phrases are used in Spanish.

If you want to use AI for Spanish translations, check these prompts:

1. “Translate this English idiom to Spanish and explain any cultural differences in its usage: ‘It’s raining cats and dogs.'”
2. “Compare the use of past tenses in these sentences in English and Spanish: English: ‘I had already eaten when he arrived.’ Spanish: ‘Ya había comido cuando él llegó.'”

8. Practice pronunciation with AI speech recognition

AI speech recognition technology can improve your Spanish pronunciation.

These tools can listen to your speech, provide instant feedback, and offer targeted practice on sounds you find challenging.

Example: Speechling uses AI to analyze your pronunciation, showing you exactly how to position your mouth to produce correct Spanish sounds. You can read our Speechling review to learn more about this tool.

9. AI-generated role playing for Spanish learners

AI can create dynamic, real-life scenarios for you to practice your Spanish in context.

These role-playing exercises can simulate situations, so you can prepare for actual conversations in Spanish.

Use these prompts, then play your role in role-playing!

1. “Generate a role-playing scenario in Spanish where I’m a tourist lost in Barcelona asking for directions to La Sagrada Familia.”
2. “Create a business meeting scenario in Spanish where I need to present a new product to potential clients.”

10. Using AI to learn Spanish with Conversation Based Chunking

So, ever since the appearance of ChatGPT-3.5, the world has turned upside down. It’s clear that technology has opened up new possibilities for language learners.

But here’s the real secret: you can combine these AI tools with Conversation Based Chunking method to take your Spanish skills to the next level.

Conversation Based Chunking is all about learning language in meaningful, contextual chunks rather than isolated words or grammar rules. It’s about picking up phrases and expressions as they’re used in real conversations.

Now, imagine supercharging this method with AI.

You can use AI chatbots to practice these chunks in various contexts, have virtual AI tutors explain the meaning of each chunk, and use AI-generated scenarios to apply these chunks in realistic situations.

And we also gave you some insights on what prompts you can use with these AI tools.

Learning Spanish with AI and Conversation Based Chunking can be life-transforming. Leverage our method, combine it with AI, and in no time, you’ll be conversing in Spanish.

¡Vamos a empezar! (Let’s get started!)