AI Lesson Builder: Creating Personal Lessons
Learn how to create personalized language lessons using AI with our lesson builder, presets, and real-world examples.
AI Lesson Builder: Creating Personal Lessons
Learn how to create personalized language lessons using AI in just a few minutes.
What is the AI Lesson Builder?
The AI Lesson Builder helps you generate custom lessons tailored to your interests, goals, and learning style. Instead of generic content, you get lessons about topics that matter to you—whether it’s ordering coffee in Barcelona, discussing your favorite hobby, or preparing for a job interview.
Key Benefits:
- ✅ Personal & Relevant – Lessons about YOUR life and interests
- ✅ Privacy-First – Uses your own AI (ChatGPT, Claude, etc.)
- ✅ Flexible – Adjust difficulty, style, and focus
- ✅ Fast – Generate a full lesson in ~2 minutes
How It Works (3 Steps)
Step 1: Configure Your Lesson
- Tap ”🪄 Generate Lesson” in your Library
- Fill in the form:
- Topic – What you want to learn
- Personal Context – Why it matters to you
- Languages – Source → Target
- Level – A1 (beginner) to C2 (mastery)
- Style – Conversational, Formal, Fun, or Academic
- Preset – Choose card mix (see below)
Step 2: Send to AI
Option A (Quick): Click ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini button
- Opens a new tab with the prompt pre-filled
- AI fetches our specification and generates the lesson
- ⚠️ If this doesn’t work, use Option B
Option B (Advanced): Copy the full prompt manually
- Click 📋 Copy Prompt
- Paste into any AI chat
- More reliable for other LLMs
Step 3: Import the Result
- Copy the AI’s JSON response (starts with
{, ends with}) - Paste into Polyglotton
- Click ”🔍 Validate”
- Click ”📥 Import to Library”
Done! Your custom lesson is ready to practice.
Understanding Presets
We provide 5 preset button configurations to get you started:
⚡ Quick (10 cards)
Best for: Daily practice, short sessions (5-10 minutes)
Card Mix:
- 3× Translation (source → target)
- 2× Reverse (target → source)
- 2× Multiple Choice
- 2× Fill in the Blank
- 1× Listening
Example Use: “Quick review of restaurant vocabulary before my trip”
🏊 Deep Dive (25+ cards)
Best for: Comprehensive learning, weekend study sessions
Card Mix:
- 5× Translation
- 4× Reverse
- 3× Multiple Choice
- 3× Fill in the Blank
- 2× Conversation
- 2× Listening
- 2× Story Fragment
- 2× Production Challenge
- 1× Cultural Insight
- 1× Theory
Example Use: “Master all aspects of business email writing”
📚 Vocabulary Focus (15 cards)
Best for: Building word recognition, exam prep
Card Mix:
- 6× Translation
- 4× Reverse
- 3× Multiple Choice
- 2× Matching
Example Use: “Learn 15 medical terms for my nursing job”
💡 Theory Focus (15 cards)
Best for: Understanding grammar, language structure
Card Mix:
- 5× Theory (explanation + application)
- 3× Fill in the Blank
- 2× Translation
- 2× Reverse
- 2× Multiple Choice
- 1× Cultural Insight
Example Use: “Master the subjunctive mood in Spanish”
📖 Reading Focus (20 cards)
Best for: Comprehension practice, advanced learners
Card Mix:
- 2× Comprehensive Reading (long passages)
- 6× Story Fragment
- 3× Translation
- 3× Reverse
- 3× Multiple Choice
- 2× Cultural Insight
- 1× Production Challenge
Example Use: “Practice reading news articles in French”
Real-World Examples
Example 1: “Introduce Yourself at a Party”
Setup:
- Topic: “Introducing myself at a house party”
- Personal Context: “I’m moving to Amsterdam next month and want to make friends at social events”
- Languages: English → Dutch
- Level: A2
- Style: Conversational
- Preset: Quick
What You’ll Get:
- “Hi, I’m [name]” variations
- Asking where someone is from
- Talking about your hobbies
- Offering/accepting drinks
- Dutch party etiquette notes
Example 2: “Ordering Coffee Like a Local”
Setup:
- Topic: “Ordering coffee in a Barcelona café”
- Personal Context: “I’m visiting Barcelona for 2 weeks and want to sound like a local, not a tourist”
- Languages: English → Spanish (Catalan vocabulary included)
- Level: A1
- Style: Conversational
- Preset: Quick
What You’ll Get:
- Menu vocabulary (café con leche, cortado, etc.)
- Polite ordering phrases
- Asking for modifications
- Cultural notes (when locals drink coffee)
- Catalan greetings bonus
Example 3: “Job Interview Preparation”
Setup:
- Topic: “Software engineering job interview”
- Personal Context: “I’m interviewing at German startups next month. Need to discuss my React experience professionally.”
- Languages: English → German
- Level: B2
- Style: Formal
- Preset: Deep Dive
What You’ll Get:
- Technical vocabulary (React, components, APIs)
- Describing past projects formally
- Discussing team collaboration
- Salary negotiation phrases
- German workplace culture insights
Example 4: “Understanding Song Lyrics”
Setup:
- Topic: “Italian pop music vocabulary”
- Personal Context: “I love Måneskin and want to understand their lyrics without translations”
- Languages: English → Italian
- Level: B1
- Style: Fun
- Preset: Vocabulary Focus
What You’ll Get:
- Common song themes (love, rebellion, freedom)
- Poetic expressions vs. literal meanings
- Slang and colloquialisms
- Italian rock culture notes
- Example lyrics analysis
Example 5: “Medical Appointment Confidence”
Setup:
- Topic: “Describing symptoms to a doctor”
- Personal Context: “I have chronic migraines and need to explain them clearly to Hungarian specialists”
- Languages: English → Hungarian
- Level: B1
- Style: Formal
- Preset: Deep Dive
What You’ll Get:
- Body parts vocabulary
- Pain descriptions (sharp, dull, throbbing)
- Frequency expressions (“twice a week”)
- Medical history phrases
- Hungarian healthcare system notes
Tips for Best Results
🎯 Be Specific in Your Topic
Good: “Ordering vegetarian food at a Korean restaurant”
Bad: “Food”
Why: Specific topics generate more useful, memorable content.
💭 Add Personal Context
Good: “I’m gluten-intolerant and traveling to Italy next month”
Bad: [empty]
Why: Personal stakes make lessons more engaging and easier to remember.
📊 Match Level to Reality
- A1-A2: You’re a complete beginner
- B1-B2: You can have basic conversations
- C1-C2: You’re fluent but want refinement
Why: Lessons too easy or too hard won’t help you progress.
🎨 Choose Your Style Wisely
| Style | Best For | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Conversational | Daily life, travel, making friends | Party small talk |
| Formal | Business, academia, official situations | Job interviews |
| Fun | Hobbies, pop culture, staying motivated | Cooking shows |
| Academic | Exams, literature, technical reading | University prep |
🔢 Adjust Card Counts
Don’t like a preset? Customize the card mix:
- Start with a preset (e.g., Quick)
- Click the + / - buttons to adjust card types
- See the total update (e.g., “15 total”)
- Generate your custom mix
Pro Tip: More card types = more varied practice, but longer lessons.
Troubleshooting
❌ “Validation Error: Invalid lesson JSON”
Cause: AI didn’t follow the specification exactly.
Fix:
- Ask the AI: “Please output ONLY the JSON object, no explanation”
- Check for markdown code fences (```json) and remove them
- Ensure the response starts with
{and ends with}
❌ Quick links don’t work
Cause: Some AI platforms don’t support URL-based prompts.
Fix: Use Option B (Copy Prompt) and paste manually.
❌ AI generates content in wrong language
Cause: Confused source/target languages.
Fix:
- Double-check your language selection
- In the prompt, emphasize: “Source language is [X], target language is [Y]”
❌ Lesson is too easy/hard
Cause: CEFR level mismatch.
Fix: Regenerate with adjusted level (+1 or -1).
Privacy & Data
Your prompts and lessons stay private:
- ✅ We don’t see what you send to AI
- ✅ No tracking or analytics
- ✅ Everything stored locally in your browser
- ✅ You choose which AI to use (your account, your rules)
AI Provider Privacy:
- Each AI (ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) has its own privacy policy
- Consider using a paid account for better data handling
- You can delete your AI chat history anytime
Advanced: Custom Card Mixes
Want complete control? Here’s what each card type does:
| Card Type | What It Is | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| 🔤 Translation | Source → Target | Core vocabulary building |
| 🔄 Reverse | Target → Source | Active recall, production |
| 🔘 Multiple Choice | Pick correct answer | Recognition, exams |
| 📝 Fill in Blank | Complete sentence | Grammar patterns, collocations |
| 💬 Conversation | Multi-turn dialogue | Real-world speaking prep |
| 👂 Listening | Audio comprehension | Pronunciation, listening skills |
| ✍️ Dictation | Hear & type | Spelling, accent training |
| 🔗 Matching | Connect pairs | Synonyms, opposites, categories |
| 📖 Story | Context + question | Narrative comprehension |
| 💡 Theory | Learn concept → apply | Grammar rules, structures |
| 🎯 Production | Free-form response | Creative expression |
| 🌍 Culture | Cultural insight quiz | Etiquette, customs, history |
| 📚 Reading | Long passage + questions | Advanced comprehension |
Mix Strategy:
- Beginner: 70% Translation/Reverse, 30% Multiple Choice
- Intermediate: 50% Translation/Reverse, 30% Conversation/Story, 20% Theory/Culture
- Advanced: 40% Reading/Production, 30% Conversation, 30% Theory/Culture
Examples in Other Languages
Spanish Speaker Learning English
Topic: “Tech startup pitch vocabulary”
Context: “I’m pitching my SaaS to Silicon Valley investors”
Level: B2
Preset: Deep Dive
German Speaker Learning French
Topic: “Wine tasting in Bordeaux”
Context: “I’m attending a wine tour and want to discuss flavors, regions, and pairings”
Level: B1
Preset: Vocabulary Focus
Japanese Speaker Learning Korean
Topic: “K-pop concert experience”
Context: “I’m going to a BTS concert in Seoul and want to enjoy the fan interactions”
Level: A2
Preset: Quick
Related Topics
Can I edit the generated lesson?
Yes! After importing, you can:
- Add/remove cards
- Adjust difficulty
- Fix errors
- Modify translations
Check our Troubleshooting guide for editing tips.
Can I share my lessons?
Yes! Export as JSON and share:
- Open the lesson
- Tap ⋮ More
- Export JSON
- Send the file to friends
They can import it via 💿 Import.
How many lessons can I create?
Unlimited! Storage is local, so it depends on your device space. Each lesson is ~50-200KB.
Can I use the same prompt twice?
Yes, but AI generates different content each time. Great for:
- A/B testing lesson approaches
- Getting fresh examples
- Creating lesson series (Part 1, Part 2, etc.)
What if I don’t have ChatGPT/Claude?
Use any AI that accepts text prompts:
- Google Gemini (free)
- Microsoft Copilot (free)
- Local LLMs (Ollama, LM Studio)
- Any API-compatible LLM
Just copy the full prompt manually (Option B).
Next Steps
After Creating Your Lesson:
- Practice immediately – Strike while the motivation is hot!
- Review in 24h – Spaced repetition starts now
- Adjust if needed – Edit cards in the app
- Create a series – Part 1, 2, 3… build your curriculum
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Still have questions? Check our other FAQ pages or visit app.polyglotton.com to get started!