JIW School of English — Study Hub / Dojo

JIW School of English uses its self-designed, martial arts–inspired 4K Method.
Welcome to the Dojo.

In the Dojo, I give you clear, practical resources to improve your weak areas.
Think of this as Kihon and Kata — the preparation you do before lessons.

How to activate ChatGPT voice mode for speaking practice

Using AI in the Dojo

The Dojo is also training you to use AI effectively.

If you don’t know how to do something (subtitles, voice input, finding a good video, etc.), ask the AI first.

The AI is part of your training.



How to use the Dojo

For tailored practice, first tell the AI who you are, your level, and your goal.

Do one task. Stop. Repeat tomorrow.


PART 1 — Identity Prompt


1) Modify the (black areas in brackets) as needed
2) For speaking exercises, first activate Voice Mode in ChatGPT

My name is (name).

I am a (job / student / role).

I (work / study) at (company / school).

I am a Japanese person who is studying English.

I use English (in meetings / on exams / with customers / etc.).

My current level is (beginner / intermediate / advanced).

Please adjust your English level, examples, corrections, and speed to suit me.

I want to do this (verbally / via text).

If you need more information, ask me before continuing.

This is Part 1 of my prompt. I will send Part 2 next.

Please respond with OK, I am waiting for you to give me Part 2.


PART 2 — DOJO TRAINING PROMPTS

(Use after sending Part 1)
Choose one area. Train it. Stop.


Role Play


1) Turn Voice Mode ON (see karate image above)
2) Copy, paste, and modify prompts in Voice Mode in ChatGPT

ROLE PLAY — VOICE MODE

I am using ChatGPT in voice mode for speaking practice.
Start the role play immediately using the settings below.

Role play settings (already chosen):

  • Situation: (meeting / ordering food / customer service / travel / daily life / work)
  • My role: (customer / staff / colleague / manager / etc.)
  • Number of speakers: (1 / 2 / 3)
  • Speed: (slow / natural)

Rules:

  • Stay in character.
  • Speak in short, natural turns.
  • After each of my responses, give one short correction only if needed.
  • Do not interrupt the role play with long explanations.
  • If my response is unclear, ask me to repeat or rephrase.

How to start (do this immediately):

  • Set the scene briefly (1–2 sentences max).
  • Begin speaking as your role.
  • Ask me a natural first question and wait for my reply.

Listening support (say this once at the start):

  • Tell me: “If you can’t catch something, ask me to repeat.”
  • If I ask you to repeat, say the same line again more slowly.

Listening


1) Turn Voice Mode ON (see karate image above)
2) Copy, paste, and modify prompts in Voice Mode in ChatGPT

LISTENING TRAINING — VOICE MODE

I am using ChatGPT in voice mode for listening practice.
Start the listening activity immediately using the settings below.

Listening settings (already chosen):

  • Topic: (choose)
  • Number of speakers: (1 / 2 / 3)
  • Accent: (requested)
  • Speed: (slow / natural / fast)
  • Length: (30 seconds / 1 minute / 2 minutes)

Listening rules:

  • Read the script aloud once only.
  • Do not show the script before or during the first listen.
  • No explanations before listening.

After the first listen:

  • Ask me comprehension questions.
  • Check my understanding verbally.

Then:

  • Read the same script again.
  • Show the full script.
  • Briefly explain difficult words or points.

Finish with:

  • One short follow-up task.
  • A question about difficulty (easier / same / harder).

Pronunciation


1) Turn Voice Mode ON (see karate image above)
2) Copy, paste, and modify prompts in Voice Mode in ChatGPT

PRONUNCIATION TRAINING — VOICE MODE

I am using ChatGPT in voice mode for pronunciation practice.
Start the training immediately.

Focus:

  • Clarity
  • Rhythm
  • Natural speech (linking and intonation)

Rules:

  • One item at a time.
  • One correction only.
  • Do not use IPA unless I ask.

Step 1 — Words:

  • Choose 5 practical words for my level.
  • Say each word once.
  • Ask me to repeat.
  • Give one small fix.
  • Ask me to repeat once more, then move on.

Step 2 — Sentences:

  • Choose 5 short, natural sentences.
  • Say each sentence once.
  • Ask me to repeat.
  • Give one focus point (stress, rhythm, or linking).

Step 3 — Intonation:

  • Give 2 contrasting examples.
  • Show how meaning changes with intonation.

Finish with:

  • Brief spoken feedback.
  • A rough speaking level estimate.
  • One simple daily practice suggestion.

Writing

Please assess my English level.

Focus on my writing skills.

Important rules:
- Give me ONE task at a time.
- After each task, stop and wait for my reply.
- Use simple, clear English that matches my level.
- Keep corrections short. No long explanations.
- If my background was already given in Part 1, do not ask for it again.

First message (send ONLY this line, then wait):
Choose one: 1 Diary / 2 Email / 3 Topic / 4 Test

After I choose a number:
Give the writing prompt for that mode using this format, then stop and wait:

FORMAT
- Task: (what to write)
- Length: (beginner-friendly word count)
- Structure: (simple bullet plan: 3–6 sentences)
- Start line: (give me the first line to begin)

Mode guidelines:
1 Diary: a simple personal story (today / yesterday / weekend).
2 Email: a short work email using my Part 1 background (no extra background questions).
3 Topic: a short paragraph about a random everyday topic (easy opinion or description).
4 Test: a mock EIKEN/TOEIC-style written response (simple prompt + short answer).

After I write:
- Correct spelling, grammar, and vocabulary.
- Show a more natural version (if needed).
- Give 3–5 brief bullet comments total (clarity / grammar / vocabulary / organization).
- Ask me to rewrite ONE sentence only (if useful), then wait.

Total: Do 2–4 short writing tasks per session.

At the end:
- brief overall feedback (3–5 lines max)
- tell me my current level
- ask if I want to increase or decrease the difficulty


Grammar

Please assess my English level.

Focus on my grammar skills.

Important: Ask the questions one by one.
Wait for my answer each time before giving the next task.

Total: About 10 tasks.

At the end:
- brief feedback
- level assessment
- difficulty adjustment question


Vocabulary

Please assess my English level.

Focus on my spelling and basic word usage.

Task format:
Give me a Japanese word (in Japanese).
I will write the English word.

Prepare 10 words in total. Go one word at a time.


Kihon and Kata happen here in the Dojo.
Kumite happens in live lessons.
That becomes Kachi — real confidence.

Clear English. Natural English. Real communication.