ChatGPT taught me more Spanish in 7 days than Duolingo did in 2 years.
No apps.
No streaks.
No cartoon owls.
Just focused prompts — and fluency that finally stuck.
Here’s the exact 6-prompt system I used:
1. “Act like a Spanish tutor. Walk me through how to hold a basic 2-minute conversation about daily life.”
→ Not vocab lists. Real dialogue. Real fluency.
2. “Translate this sentence into Spanish, quiz me on it 3 ways, and explain my mistakes like a patient teacher.”
→ Instant feedback. Real growth.
3. “Simulate a conversation at a coffee shop in [country]. Use slang, natural speech, and push me to respond.”
→ Context = retention. This is how language sticks.
4. “Give me 10 modern, everyday phrases locals actually use — and explain how to use them naturally.”
→ Fluent doesn’t mean formal. Talk like a local.
5. “Create a 15-minute daily routine that blends speaking, writing, and comprehension.”
→ No burnout. Just momentum.
6. “Quiz me every 3 days on what I’ve learned — and adjust based on my weak spots.”
→ It’s not about doing more. It’s about remembering better.