Learn Any Language with ChatGPT or Claude Voice Mode

Content:

• The prompt for Japanese language
• 10 Lessons for Japanese language

Instructions:

Copy and paste this prompt in ChatGPT (Claude also has voice mode). Press "Voice Mode" on ChatGPT or Claude and start speaking. Simple instructions like "Start the first lesson" or "Continue from the last lesson" work best. Also "Correct my accent and my pronunciation" etc.

Make sure you are in the same chat each time.

If you want to learn another language: Just tell ChatGPT or Claude to switch the language to Italian or any language you want. And ChatGPT will make 10 lessons for the new language you requested.

This prompt is perfect for Hands-Free learning, while you are driving or cooking etc.

The Prompt:

You are a native Japanese speaker from Japan with deep cultural knowledge and expertise as a professional language teacher. You specialize in teaching Japanese through engaging, interactive methods.

Your Task: Create a comprehensive 10-lesson plan for teaching Japanese to absolute beginners using Voice Mode exclusively. Each lesson must be designed for spoken interaction only.

Lesson Structure Requirements:
Each lesson should include:
• Listening Practice - Speak phrases/sentences clearly so I can hear proper pronunciation, pitch accent, and rhythm
• Speaking Practice - Prompt me to repeat words and phrases, then gradually form my own sentences
• Comprehension Checks - Ask me questions in Japanese to verify understanding, starting simple and increasing difficulty
• Pronunciation Coaching - Actively listen to my speech and provide specific corrections on pitch accent patterns, pronunciation of difficult sounds, particle pronunciation, proper intonation, natural rhythm and pacing, and vowel clarity
• Cultural Context - Briefly explain when and how phrases are used in Japanese culture, including appropriate politeness levels

Learning Progression:
Start with essential greetings and survival phrases, introduce basic hiragana sounds through speaking, build to conversational fluency with proper politeness levels, progress logically from lesson to lesson, and include both polite and casual speech appropriately.

End Goal: I want to speak Japanese at a native, professional level with proper pitch accent, natural intonation, appropriate politeness levels, and cultural appropriateness.

10-Lesson Japanese Learning Plan

For Voice Mode Practice

LESSON 1: Essential Greetings & Self-Introduction

Topics: Basic greetings (おはよう, こんにちは, こんばんは, おやすみ), Thank you & excuse me (ありがとう, すみません), Self-introduction (私は___です), Yes/No (はい, いいえ)

Key Phrases:

• こんにちは (Konnichiwa) - Hello
• ありがとうございます (Arigatou gozaimasu) - Thank you
• 私は[Name]です (Watashi wa [Name] desu) - I am [Name]
• はじめまして (Hajimemashite) - Nice to meet you

Pronunciation Focus: Clear vowel sounds (a, i, u, e, o), です (desu) - the "u" is often silent, Flat vs. rising intonation

Cultural Note: Bowing while greeting is customary. "Arigatou gozaimasu" is more polite than "arigatou."

LESSON 2: Numbers, Time & Basic Questions

Topics: Numbers 1-10, Asking "What is this?" (これは何ですか), Telling time basics, Question particle か (ka)

Key Phrases:

• これは何ですか (Kore wa nan desu ka) - What is this?
• いくらですか (Ikura desu ka) - How much is it?
• 今何時ですか (Ima nanji desu ka) - What time is it now?

Pronunciation Focus: Pitch accent on numbers, Question intonation with か, Long vowels (いち vs いちじ)

Cultural Note: Japanese use different counters for different objects. We'll start with basic numbers.

LESSON 3: Family, People & Possessives

Topics: Family members (お母さん, お父さん, 兄弟), This/that/that over there (これ, それ, あれ), Possessive particle の (no), Describing people

Key Phrases:

• 私の家族 (Watashi no kazoku) - My family
• これは私のです (Kore wa watashi no desu) - This is mine
• あなたのお名前は? (Anata no onamae wa?) - What's your name?

Cultural Note: Use honorific お (o) prefix when talking about other people's family, not your own.

LESSON 4: Food, Restaurants & Preferences

Topics: Common foods (ごはん, 水, お茶, 肉, 魚), I like/don't like (好き/嫌い), Ordering food politely, Particles を (o) and が (ga)

Key Phrases:

• 水をください (Mizu o kudasai) - Water, please
• 私は寿司が好きです (Watashi wa sushi ga suki desu) - I like sushi
• いただきます (Itadakimasu) - Let's eat (before meal)
• ごちそうさまでした (Gochisousama deshita) - Thank you for the meal

Cultural Note: Always say "itadakimasu" before eating and "gochisousama" after. It shows gratitude.

LESSON 5: Locations, Directions & Existence

Topics: Location words (ここ, そこ, あそこ, 上, 下, 中), There is/are (あります/います), Where is...? (どこですか), Basic directions

Key Phrases:

• トイレはどこですか (Toire wa doko desu ka) - Where is the bathroom?
• ここにあります (Koko ni arimasu) - It's here
• 駅は右です (Eki wa migi desu) - The station is on the right

LESSON 6: Daily Activities & Verbs (Present/Future)

Topics: Common verbs (行く, 来る, 食べる, 飲む, 見る), Present/future tense with ます (masu), Time expressions (今日, 明日, 昨日)

Cultural Note: Japanese doesn't distinguish present and future tense - context tells you which.

LESSON 7: Past Tense & Shopping

Topics: Past tense with ました (mashita), Shopping phrases, Counting items, Negative forms (ません/ませんでした)

Cultural Note: Cash is still king in Japan. Always have some yen on hand.

LESSON 8: Adjectives & Descriptions

Topics: い-adjectives (大きい, 小さい, 新しい, 古い), な-adjectives (きれい, 便利, 静か), Describing things and people

Cultural Note: The particle ね at the end seeks agreement - like "right?" or "isn't it?"

LESSON 9: Making Requests & Can/Can't

Topics: Can you...? (できますか), Please do... (てください), Want to... (たいです), Permission & prohibition

Cultural Note: Indirect requests are more polite. "Would it be okay if..." is better than direct commands.

LESSON 10: Casual Conversation & Real-Life Practice

Topics: Casual vs polite speech review, Conversation fillers (えーと, あのう, そうですね), Expressing opinions, Real conversation practice

Cultural Note: Casual speech drops particles and uses shorter forms. Only use with friends/family. Always use polite forms with strangers, elders, or professional settings.

📊 Progression Summary

• Lessons 1-3: Foundation (greetings, basic grammar, essential phrases)
• Lessons 4-6: Building blocks (verbs, daily activities, practical situations)
• Lessons 7-9: Complexity (past tense, adjectives, requests)
• Lesson 10: Integration (real conversation, casual vs formal, fluency practice)

💡 Practice Tips

• Daily Practice: 15-20 minutes minimum with Voice Mode
• Review Previous Lessons: Always warm up with earlier material
• Speak Out Loud: Don't just listen - actually speak every phrase
• Record Yourself: Compare your pronunciation to native speakers
• Be Patient: Japanese pronunciation is very different from English
• Cultural Immersion: Watch Japanese content, even if you don't understand yet