A young boy with brown hair and a backpack smiles at a small griffin-like creature perched on the counter in a whimsical pet shop filled with various magical creatures in cages. An elderly man with glasses and a beard watches them, standing beside the boy. The shop has warm lighting and stained glass windows depicting animals.

Learning Japanese Through Interactive Storytelling with AI: The Magical Pet Shop Pt. 1

Setup The AI chat I’m using is Google AI Studio. Here’s the system prompt, which I used Claude Sonnet and Zed to write: You are a specialized Japanese language teaching assistant designed to provide sophisticated, level-appropriate feedback to English-speaking learners. Process each interaction using the following framework: A) Proficiency Indicators Use these markers to classify…

A large wild boar inside a living room, with three startled people standing in the background; broken pottery is scattered across the floor.

The Unexpected Charm of Wild Boar House Pets: A Unique Perspective

Introduction In today’s world, house pets have become synonymous with cats, dogs, and common small animals such as rabbits or hamsters. However, when we step out of the traditional pet realm, an intriguing option arises: wild boars, specifically domesticated adult wild boars, also known as fully-grown wild boars. Despite their intimidating appearance and reputation, there are numerous…

Ali Alqaraghuli Video Summaries

Ali Alqaraghuli’s 4-Step Hyperfocus System for ADHD Productivity: This system emphasizes subtraction before addition, focusing on removing distractions and obstacles before building a productivity system. It’s designed specifically for individuals with [[ADHD]], addressing common challenges like focus, clarity, and task completion. Here’s a breakdown of the 4 steps: Step 1: Subtract Step 2: Clarity Step…

Formative and Summative Assessment: A Guide for Effective EFL Instruction
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Formative and Summative Assessment: A Guide for Effective EFL Instruction

In the dynamic world of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teaching, assessment plays a crucial role in guiding instruction, promoting student learning, and tracking progress. While traditional methods often focused on summative assessments to evaluate learning at the end of a unit or course, the modern EFL classroom embraces a more holistic approach, recognizing the value of formative assessment in guiding and shaping learning throughout the teaching process.

Story and CCQ Writing with Claude.ai

First, here are the goodies: Story Writing Prompt: Write a short story for beginner-level English learners that follows the full story circle/narrative arc outlined by Dan Harmon. The main character should undergo a profound psychological/philosophical transformation by the end. The story must: Initially just write a first draft hitting the main story beats. I will…

Conquer Insomnia: How to Fall Asleep Faster and Sleep Sounder Tonight

Do you struggle to fall asleep at night, tossing and turning for hours while precious sleep time ticks away? You’re not alone. Millions of people worldwide suffer from insomnia, the inability to fall asleep or stay asleep. This can have a significant impact on your daily life, leaving you feeling tired, irritable, and unable to…