Tutorial8 min
Getting Started with ChatGPT in Your Classroom
A step-by-step walkthrough for teachers who have never used ChatGPT. Learn how to write your first prompt and get a usable classroom resource in under 3 minutes.
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About this tutorial
In this tutorial we start from absolute zero — no prior experience needed. You'll create a free ChatGPT account, write your first prompt, and get a complete classroom activity in under three minutes.
We cover the most common mistake beginners make (writing prompts that are too vague) and show exactly how to fix it. By the end of the video you'll have a reusable "starter formula" for any lesson type.
This is the foundation for everything else on ESLteacher.ai. If you're new to AI in the classroom, start here.
Prompts used in this tutorial
Two Truths and a Lie Warmer
Warmers·A2–C1
You are a creative ESL teacher. Generate 3 sets of "Two Truths and a Lie" statements for an English class currently studying the topic of [TOPIC]. Each set should include 2 true statements and 1 false statement. The statements should be at [CEFR LEVEL] level, interesting, and spark conversation. Format each set clearly and include a brief explanation of why the lie is false. Target age group: [AGE GROUP].
Speaking Discussion Questions Generator
Speaking·B1–C1
Act as an experienced ESL speaking teacher. Generate 8 discussion questions on the topic of [TOPIC] suitable for [CEFR LEVEL] learners. Organise the questions from easier (factual, personal) to more challenging (opinion, hypothetical). Include 2 follow-up prompts for each question to help extend the conversation. The questions should feel natural and engaging, not like a test. For class context: [CLASS TYPE, e.g. adult general English / exam prep / business English].