Prompt Library: questions ready to copy and use
At a glance
This page has lots of ready-made prompts (questions or instructions you write to AI) for everyday needs. You can copy them straight into an AI app. They're grouped by need, so they're easy to find.
One important thing before you use them
Many of the prompts below have text inside square brackets [ ], like [your address] or [reason for leave]. Delete the brackets and the text inside them, and put your own real details in their place. The bracketed text is only a hint — if you send it to AI as it is, you won't get a proper answer. Each prompt sits in its own quote box, where you can press the copy button to copy the whole prompt in one click.
Everyday life
Ways to use AI for home life and the small everyday jobs that come up.
Make me a simple, low-cost meal plan for the next seven days — breakfast, lunch and dinner — using ingredients that are easy to find in local shops.
I want to organise my monthly budget. My monthly income is [amount] and my main expenses are [list your expenses]. Split these up and make me a simple monthly budget plan.
I want to plan a small birthday party with a budget of [amount] and [number] guests. Tell me, step by step, what we could do.
I have a problem at home: [describe the problem, for example: the stove burner isn't lighting properly]. Tell me in simple words whether I can fix it myself, and what I can try.
Write a greeting message for the whole family for [name of the holiday or festival], which I can send on WhatsApp or social media.
I want to plant something on my balcony, where there isn't much sun. What could I plant, and how do I look after it?
Writing (applications, letters, requests)
Prompts for writing the things you need for the office, school or official matters.
I work at [organisation name]. I need leave from [start date] to [end date] because of [reason for leave]. Write a polite, formal leave application for this.
My child is in [grade] at [school name]. Write a one-day leave request for my child because of [reason], which I can hand in to the head teacher.
The street lights in [name of area] have been broken for a long time. Write a letter of request about this to the local council or city office.
I want to apply for the job of [job title]. My experience is [briefly describe your experience]. Write a cover letter for this job.
Improve the text below so it is better organised and more formal, without changing the meaning:
[paste your text here]
I want to report [a lost item or an incident] at the police station. Write a draft for me.
Study
Prompts for students, and for anyone who wants to learn something new.
I'm studying [topic, for example: refraction of light] in grade [grade]. Explain it in such simple words that it feels like I'm hearing it for the first time.
Make 5 practice questions on [topic] for me, from easy to a little harder.
Review the essay below and tell me where it can be improved, but don't rewrite the essay from scratch:
[paste your essay here]
My [name of exam] exam is in [number of days] days. The topics on the syllabus are [list the topics]. Make me a daily study plan for this time.
What does [word or topic] mean? Explain it with a simple example.
I'm going to give a presentation on [topic]. Choose 5 key points for me that are easy to remember.
Work and business
Prompts to save time in everyday work, whether at a job or in a small business.
I have a small shop that sells [product name]. Write an attractive description of this product for my shop's social media page. The price is [price].
A customer sent me a message asking: [write the customer's question]. Write a draft of a polite and helpful reply.
I need to write an email for work about [topic], to send to [who you're sending it to, for example: my manager]. Write it in polite, formal language.
I need to prepare an agenda for a meeting. The meeting topic is [topic] and the people attending are [who will be there]. Make a short agenda.
Look at the list of expenses below and tell me the total, and which category cost the most:
[paste your list of expenses here]
I'm thinking about starting a small business: [describe your business idea]. Give me a simple plan with the steps for getting started.
Look at my CV (résumé) and tell me where it could be better. I've pasted it below:
[paste the text of your CV here]
Translation and language
Prompts for understanding or writing across languages.
Translate the text below into simple, natural [your language], so that it doesn't sound like a translation but like something a native speaker would say:
[paste the text in another language here]
Translate the text below from [your language] into English, in wording suitable for an email:
[paste your text here]
[word or phrase] — what does it mean in English, and in what situations is it used? Explain.
I'm learning English. Check whether the sentence below is grammatically correct, and if it's wrong, fix it and explain why it was wrong:
[write the English sentence here]
I want to learn 5 common English phrases used in everyday conversation, for [situation, for example: shopping in a store]. Also give the meaning in [your language].
Photos and paperwork
Prompts to use with a photo or an uploaded image. When you send these, attach the relevant photo along with your question. Before taking the photo, cover your name, address and ID, account or meter numbers with a finger or a piece of paper — or crop the photo to keep only the part you need.
In this photo of an electricity bill, how much is the total, and what are the amounts charged for? Break it down in simple words.
In this photo of a prescription, read out the names of the medicines the doctor has written. This only helps with reading the handwriting — decide whether to take a medicine only after talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
In this photo of a form, explain step by step what information goes in which box.
In this photo of a product label, explain what is written on it and how the product is used.
In this photo of a contract or legal document, give me a plain-language summary of the main terms. If it involves land or a large sum of money, also talk to a lawyer before making the final decision.
Understanding health information
Remember, AI is never a replacement for a doctor. These prompts are only to help you understand information, not to make treatment decisions. For any physical health problem, getting advice from a real doctor is the only right way.
My doctor told me I have [name of the illness or condition]. Explain in simple words what it is and why it usually happens. This is just to get an idea — for treatment, the doctor's advice is final.
In this photo of a medical report, explain in simple words the terms I don't understand. For the final explanation of the report's results, get it from a doctor.
In plain language, what is [name of the medicine] usually used for? Always follow the dose and the instructions for taking it exactly as your doctor or pharmacist tells you.
Suggest some simple exercises for an older person at home that can be done indoors. Before starting any exercise, especially if there is a health problem, it's a good idea to talk to a doctor first.
Safety checks
Prompts to check when you're suspicious of a message, call or link.
I received a message that says: [paste the message text]. Could this be a scam? What signs can I look for?
I got a phone call in which they said: [write what was said in the call]. What should I do in a situation like this to avoid being scammed?
How can I tell whether this link is real or fake? Tell me some common signs: [paste the link]
What kind of messages does a bank or mobile wallet service really send, and how do scammers send fake messages that look the same? Explain the differences.
I've been asked to install an unfamiliar app on my phone for this reason: [write the reason]. What should I check to see whether it's safe to install?