Prompt Like a Pro — A Beginner’s Guide to ChatGPT Mastery

Learn simple techniques and copy prompt structures to make large language models work for you.

Eva Keiffenheim
8 min readJan 16, 2024
Created by Eva Keiffenheim via Midjourney AI.

Do you ever feel like you’re speaking a different language than ChatGPT?

The myth that AI independently handles tasks like learning is false — we get from AI what we put into it. By learning how to write effective text prompts, you get more accurate responses and better outcomes.

As a learning nerd, my recent focus has been exploring prompting and uncovering AI-driven ways to enhance learning. The more I learn about prompting, the more I see it as a meta-skill, as important as ‘learning how to learn.’

If you master the simple yet powerful techniques of prompt engineering to translate your thoughts into prompts, you can bring forth the answers you need.

In this article, you’ll get practical guidelines, prompting examples you can copy, and strategies to optimize your interactions with advanced language models like GPT-4. By the end, you’ll be well-equipped to craft prompts that get you the high-quality answers you’re looking for.

What is a prompt?

A prompt is a specific instruction or question given to an AI designed to generate a…

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Eva Keiffenheim

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