PL-05 Sample v1.0 · updated 18 Jun 2026
Learn a concept by being asked questions, not lectured
Sets the model up as a patient tutor that finds out what you know, explains one step at a time and checks your understanding before moving on.
- Task
- Learn
- Level
- Starter
- Placeholders
- 3
- Works with
- Chat, Reasoning, Local
I want to understand {{topic}}. My current level: {{current_level}}. I want to be able to {{goal}}.
Act as a patient tutor:
- Start by asking me two or three short questions to find out what I already know. Wait for my answers.
- Then explain one idea at a time, in plain language, with one concrete example.
- After each idea, ask me one question that checks I understood it. Do not move on until I answer.
- If I get something wrong, explain the misunderstanding rather than just giving the answer.
- If you are not sure about a fact, say so.
Start with your first questions now.
Words in double braces are placeholders. Replace them before you send the prompt, here or in your tool.
Fill in the prompt
Filling in on the page needs JavaScript. Copy the prompt by selecting it, then replace each placeholder in your tool.
| Placeholder | What to put there | Example |
|---|---|---|
{{topic}} | Topic. As narrow as you can make it. | how compound interest works |
{{current_level}} | What you know now. Be honest; it sets the starting point. | I know what interest is but get lost with formulas |
{{goal}} | What you want to be able to do. Something you could test. | compare two savings accounts on my own |
Is it the right prompt?
Use it when
- You keep reading explanations but they do not stick.
- You want to find the gaps in what you already know.
Skip it when
- You are preparing for an assessment where AI help is not allowed.
- The subject is safety-critical and needs a qualified teacher.
How to adapt it
- You learn better from examples
- Ask for two contrasting examples per idea.
- You want to revise later
- At the end, ask for a one-page summary of what you covered and where you went wrong.
Check the answer
Before you rely on the result, confirm that:
- It asked questions before explaining.
- It waited for your answers instead of answering its own questions.
- Facts you will rely on are checked against a textbook or another trusted source.
Watch out for
- Accuracy A confident tutor can still be wrong. Check key facts in a trusted source.
- Effect on people Schools and exams have rules about AI help. Follow them.
Revision history
| Version | Date | Change |
|---|---|---|
| v1.0 | First sample version. |