This course is part of the UBC Micro-certificate in AI-Assisted English Language Learning.
Explore and customize AI-driven tools and prompts to personalize and strengthen your English skills. This course is designed for creative, hands-on learners who want to harness AI for self-directed language improvement.
Recommended for EAL learners aiming to tailor their learning strategies using the latest GenAI technologies.
In this short two-week hands-on course, you practice prompt writing and test GenAI apps to personalize your study approach. You build confidence to select and use technology that fits your needs. The short format is flexible and supportive, with online activities and optional live sessions for real-time feedback.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand prompt engineering
- Use variety of types of prompts for language learning
- Test and improve AI interactions
- Customize AI for personal learning goals
Course outline
Week 1:
- What makes a good prompt?
- Types of prompts
- Practicing with the language of prompting
Week 2:
- Advanced prompting in English
- Building your own prompt set
- Sharing and reflecting in your AI notebook
How am I assessed?
You will be assessed through a quiz and a prompt engineering assignment. A minimum grade of 70% is required to pass.
Expected effort
Expect to spend seven to eight hours per week, including optional live sessions or office hours.
Technology requirements
To take this course, and for the best experience, we recommend you have access to:
- an email account
- a computer or laptop using Windows or macOS or a tablet
- the latest version of a web browser (or previous major version release)
- a reliable internet connection
- a video camera
One day before the start of your course, we’ll email you step-by-step instructions for accessing your course.
You will also need an AI account of your choosing (ChatGPT, CoPilot, Claude, Perplexity, etc.) You can use a free version to complete the course, but some of the functions shown in the courses require a basic paid account.
Requisites
Completion of Ethics and Considerations in AI for Language Learning.
Suggested IELTS 4.5 or higher.
Course format
100% online and instructor-supported. Includes flexible asynchronous study, optional weekly live session, and drop-in office hours.