Here are some prompts and interactions with Perplexity AI to show a student what they can do to learn and remember new vocabulary
Here are some prompts and interactions to show how to have AI provide supplemental language acquisition support. I was writing the prompts real time and didn't want to disrupt the flow of the lesson with my student, so some of my replies do not properly answer the AI's follow-up questions. Still, I think we can have a good idea of what can be done with AI to support actual lessons with humans.
Me:
Here is a vocabulary list:
annual
local
fairly
submission
conduct
Please make 5 sentences using these words.
Perplexity:
Sure! Here are 5 sentences using your vocabulary words:
1. The city hosts an annual festival that attracts visitors from all over the country.
2. Many local businesses rely on tourism during the summer season.
3. The project was fairly easy to complete once we divided the tasks among the team.
4. All students must complete their application submission before the deadline.
5. The teacher will conduct a survey to gather feedback from the class.
Would you like me to make the sentences a little more connected, like part of a short story, using all five words together?
Me:
Thank you! Please translate those sentences into Japanese.
Perplexity:
Of course! Here are the translations into Japanese:
1. The city hosts an annual festival that attracts visitors from all over the country. → その都市では、全国から観光客を集める毎年恒例の祭りが開催されています。
2. Many local businesses rely on tourism during the summer season.
→ 多くの地元の企業は、夏の観光業に依存しています。
3. The project was fairly easy to complete once we divided the tasks among the team. → そのプロジェクトは、仕事をチームで分担するとかなり簡単に完成しました。
4. All students must complete their application submission before the deadline. → 全ての学生は、締切までに申請書の提出を完了しなければなりません。
5. The teacher will conduct a survey to gather feedback from the class.
→ 先生はクラスから意見を集めるためにアンケートを実施します。
Would you also like me to add furigana above the kanji so it’s easier to read for learners?
Me:
Thank you! I demonstrated that to one of my students. Very useful!
Perplexity:
I’m really glad to hear that—it makes me happy knowing it was useful for your student! If you’d like, I can also help you create practice activities (like fill‑in‑the‑blank exercises, matching, or short dialogues) using the same vocabulary so your learner gets more chances to use the words actively.
Would you like me to prepare a short exercise set with those five words?
Me:
Yes, please! Please do so!
Perplexity:
Perfect! Here’s a short exercise set using the five words (annual, local, fairly, submission, conduct) that your student can practice with.
✨ Vocabulary Practice Exercises
1. Fill in the blanks
Use the correct word from the list to complete each sentence.
a) Our school holds an __________ sports day every May.
b) The government will __________ a survey to understand student needs.
c) The new restaurant was __________ successful after opening last month.
d) Please send your essay __________ through the online system before the deadline.
e) The __________ community center offers free language classes twice a week.
2. Matching Activity
Match the vocabulary word with the correct definition:
1. annual
2. local
3. fairly
4. submission
5. conduct
a) To manage or carry out an activity
b) Something that happens once a year
c) To turn in or hand over something formally
d) Belonging to or related to a particular area
e) To some degree, moderately
3. Short Writing Task
Write 3–4 sentences using at least 3 of the vocabulary words together in one short paragraph.
Example: "Our town has an annual cultural festival. Many local shops take part, and the event is fairly popular among visitors."
Would you like me to also prepare an answer key for the teacher, so your student can self check after trying?
[Lastly, I thanked Perplexity and said it was enough for now, but didn't save the message.]