Lesson 2 of 5
Your first conversation with ChatGPT
Learn to ask for an answer and improve it with follow-up messages.
7 minutesLast updated: 2 November 2026
Start a conversation
Open the official ChatGPT website, read the available access options, and start a chat.
Be specific
Include the task, context, audience and desired length in your request.
Ask for improvements
The first response is a starting point. Ask for a shorter version, a clearer example or a different tone.
Verify your result
Check names, dates and factual claims before sharing anything.
Key takeaways
- A clear question gets a more useful response.
- You can refine the output within the same conversation.
- Check information before reusing it.
Lesson exercise 2
about 5 minutesDraft an email
Goal: You have completed a small practical task and improved the result.
Instructions
Tap a step to check it off as you go.
Ready-to-copy prompt
Draft a polite email to [recipient] about [reason]. Keep it under 100 words and suggest a subject line.
Tip to improve your result: Try changing one instruction and compare the two outcomes.
Progress is saved on this device without an account.