*Thisarticle is based on a YouTube video by Sophie Hundertmark, an expert in the use of artificial intelligence with a focus on chatbots and strategic AI applications in companies and public institutions. Sophie is a researcher and lecturer at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts and is doing her doctorate in Conversational AI at the University of Fribourg. The blog text was created using a custom GPT model that was trained on Sophie’s video content, language style and expertise. The result is well-founded, up-to-date articles based on Sophie Hundertmark‘s own expertise.
You can find the link to the video at the end of this article.
Learning languages is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions—and at the same time, one of the things that often gets neglected in the midst of a stressful daily routine. Between work, family, and other commitments, there’s hardly any time left for traditional language classes or daily practice.
The good news: With AI tools like ChatGPT or Claude, you can easily incorporate language learning into your daily work routine. Instead of setting aside extra time to study, you’ll learn right when you’re working with AI anyway.
In this post, I’ll show you different ways you can use ChatGPT, Claude, and the project feature to continuously improve your language skills.
Why AI Is Ideal for Language Learning
Many people already use AI every day for presentations, emails, or research. Why not use this time to learn a language as well?
The big advantage: AI adapts to your skill level and can support you as you go about your normal work. You don’t have to open any additional learning apps or set aside specific times for studying.
This approach is particularly useful if you already have a basic knowledge of a language and want to use it regularly.
Creating a Learning Environment with Projects in ChatGPT or Claude
One particularly handy feature is the project function in ChatGPT or Claude.
There, you can create your own project specifically for your target language and add custom instructions.
One example:
- Please write your inquiry in Italian.
- First, the AI corrects your text.
- She explains your mistakes to you.
- Then she answers your actual question.
- She will continue to create documents or presentations in your preferred working language, such as German.
This way, your workflow remains virtually unchanged—and at the same time, you practice your language skills during every conversation.
Error Correction and Learning in One Step
The greatest added value comes from the fact that AI doesn’t just translate.
Instead, you’ll get:
- a corrected version of your text,
- a brief explanation of your mistakes,
- the actual answer to your question,
- and pick up some new phrases along the way.
This way, every conversation automatically turns into a mini-lesson.
AI also helps you with real-life situations
This approach is especially helpful if you regularly communicate with people in another language.
One example is messages to tradespeople, business partners, or customers abroad.
Instead of simply having a text translated, you can ask the AI to:
- to make the text sound more natural,
- to use regional expressions,
- to write in a more polite or personal manner,
- or adjust the tone to suit the situation.
This is how you create messages that come across as more authentic while also improving your own language skills.
Working and Studying at the Same Time
A particularly interesting effect can be observed in everyday work.
For example, if you’re using AI to create presentations, proposals, or documents, you can conduct the entire conversation in your target language.
The AI understands your requests in Italian, English, or any other language, but continues to produce the desired results in German.
This means you hardly have to change the way you work, yet you’ll still keep learning.
Your Own Custom GPTs as a Personal Language Coach
In addition to projects, you can also create your own custom GPT.
The advantage: You get to decide the entire learning process yourself.
For example, a language trainer like this can:
- Ask you about your target language.
- Start with a short story or an interesting fact about the country.
- Decide whether you’d rather chat or take a quiz today.
- Correct your mistakes during the conversation.
- Of course, continue the conversation anyway.
This results in a much more engaging learning experience than with traditional vocabulary trainers.
Get grammar explained in a way that’s easy to understand
Grammar is also something you can learn very well with AI.
Instead of searching for long explanations online, you can ask ChatGPT or Claude directly:
- Explain a specific grammar rule to me.
- Give me some examples.
- Create appropriate exercises.
- Check my answers.
What’s especially convenient is that you can tailor the exercises to your interests at any time.
Instead of general examples, you could have exercises created that focus on topics such as travel, work, or hobbies. This boosts your motivation and ensures that you learn vocabulary you actually need.
Translate Text Automatically—But Make Sense of It
Another area of application is translation projects.
For example, you can tell the AI:
- I’ll write down some bullet points in German.
- Use this to write a complete text in Italian.
- Use simple and natural language.
- Make sure to use a friendly writing style.
This allows you to quickly create high-quality texts that you can also use for studying.
For which languages is this method suitable?
Of course, this approach doesn’t just work for Italian.
You might as well:
- Improve your English,
- Learn French,
- Practice Spanish,
- Practice Portuguese,
- or use almost any other language.
Especially in everyday professional life, where English is becoming increasingly important, this method can help you establish a routine and gain confidence.
Conclusion
AI cannot completely replace a language course—but it does make learning much more practical for everyday use.
Instead of setting aside extra time for practice, you integrate learning directly into your daily tasks. Projects, custom GPTs, or individually configured chats help you identify mistakes, learn new ways of expressing yourself, and use the language regularly.
Anyone who is already using ChatGPT or Claude already has a powerful language-learning tool at their disposal—without needing any additional apps or subscriptions.
The key benefit here is not just the translation itself, but the combination of work, learning, and continuous feedback. That is exactly what makes learning easier and more sustainable in the long run.
Any further questions?
Do you have any questions? I am happy to support you, act as a sparring partner and answer your questions. I am always happy to receive your messages, preferably by WhatsApp message or e-mail.
