50 things to ask.
Most people open an AI, stare at the box, and close it. Here are 50 real requests for study, school, daily life, work, fun, and family. Pick one, and Swirl opens with it.
You do not have to know how to write a prompt. Pick the thing that sounds like your week, change the names and details, and press Try this.
For the exam on Monday
Study
Explain the chapter
“Explain this chapter like I'm 15. Use a real example, and tell me the three things I have to remember.”
Turn notes into flashcards
“Turn these notes into flashcards. Put the question on the front and a short answer on the back.”
Quiz me
“Quiz me on this topic, one question at a time. Wait for my answer before telling me if I'm right.”
Make a revision plan
“Make a two-week revision plan for these subjects. I have one hour a day and two exams.”
Explain the maths
“Explain this maths problem step by step. Show the working, and then give me a similar problem to try.”
Check my essay
“Check my essay for structure, clarity, and evidence. Tell me the three biggest fixes, not just the grammar.”
Summarise the PDF
“Summarise this PDF into one page: the main argument, the key numbers, and anything I should check.”
Make practice questions
“Give me five practice questions for this topic, with the answers at the end. Make them harder as I go.”
Explain it in two languages
“Explain this in Spanish first, then in English. Keep the same examples so I can follow both.”
Help me remember
“Help me remember this for tomorrow's exam. Give me a memory trick, a short summary, and three questions to test myself.”
For students and parents
School
Email the teacher
“Write a short, polite email to my teacher about a deadline. I want to ask for two more days without making excuses.”
Explain the lesson
“I didn't understand this science lesson. Explain it in three ways, with one everyday example.”
Plan the school week
“Make a weekly school planner from these classes, homework, and activities. Leave time for breaks.”
Explain the report card
“Explain this report card to a parent in plain language. What is going well, what needs help, and what should we ask the teacher?”
Choose subjects
“Help me choose subjects for next year. Ask me about my interests and what I want to study later.”
Write a class speech
“Write a two-minute speech for class about this topic. Make it sound like a 15-year-old, not a politician.”
Plan the project
“Turn this school project into a plan with steps, deadlines, and what I can do in one hour today.”
Prepare for the meeting
“Help me prepare for a parent-teacher meeting. Give me five questions to ask and the things I should mention.”
For the admin of being a person
Daily life
Reply to this email
“Reply to this email in my voice. Keep it short, warm, and clear about what I need.”
Explain this letter
“Explain this letter in plain language: what they want, the deadline, and what I should do next.”
Plan the week's dinners
“Plan a week of dinners for a family of four. Keep it cheap, use ingredients from this list, and give me a shopping list.”
Make the shopping list
“Turn this meal plan into a shopping list, grouped by aisle, with amounts for four people.”
Plan a trip
“Plan a three-day trip to Cartagena on a budget. Include where to stay, what to eat, and what to do each day.”
Is this a scam?
“Look at this message and tell me if it is a scam. Explain the red flags and what I should do next.”
Write a complaint
“Write a firm but polite complaint about this broken order. Ask for a refund or a replacement, and give them a deadline.”
Make a budget
“Make a simple monthly budget from these numbers. Show me what is left, what is leaking, and one change to try.”
Message the landlord
“Draft a message to my landlord about the heating. It has been broken for a week. Keep it polite but clear.”
Plan my week
“Plan my week around these appointments, errands, and work. Leave space for rest and one thing I want to do.”
Write a birthday message
“Write a birthday message for my mum. Make it warm and specific, not a card from a supermarket.”
Explain the medical bill
“Explain this medical bill in plain language. What am I being charged for, what looks wrong, and what should I ask?”
For the job and the inbox
Work
Turn notes into an update
“Turn these notes into a clear update for my boss: what happened, what is blocked, and what I need.”
Follow up after a meeting
“Write a follow-up email after this meeting. Summarise the decisions, the owners, and the next step.”
Summarise the thread
“Summarise this long email thread into three decisions, two open questions, and one next step.”
Prepare for an interview
“Help me prepare for a job interview. Ask me the ten questions they are likely to ask, one at a time.”
Rewrite my CV
“Rewrite my CV for this job. Keep it honest, use their words where it fits, and cut anything that does not help.”
Write a cover letter
“Write a cover letter for this role. Use my experience, keep it under one page, and do not sound generic.”
Make a meeting agenda
“Make an agenda for a one-hour meeting with these goals. Leave ten minutes for decisions.”
Explain the contract
“Explain this contract clause in plain English. What does it mean, what should I watch out for, and what should I ask?”
For the 2am questions
Fun
Write a bedtime story
“Write a five-minute bedtime story about a brave turtle. Use my child's name, and give it a gentle lesson.”
Invent a car game
“Invent a game for two kids on a long car ride. No screens, no money, and it has to last twenty minutes.”
Make a picture
“Make a picture of my cat as an astronaut. Make it warm and funny, not realistic.”
Plan a birthday
“Plan a themed birthday party on a budget. Include decorations, food, a game, and a timetable.”
Write a funny toast
“Write a funny but kind toast for my friend's wedding. Use the stories I'm about to tell you.”
Make trivia
“Give me ten trivia questions about movies, with the answers. Make them hard enough for adults.”
For the grown-ups in the room
Family
Explain the homework
“Explain this homework to my child without doing it for them. Ask them a question after each step.”
Make a reading plan
“Make a two-week reading practice plan for a 7-year-old. Keep it to ten minutes a day.”
Write a story with their name
“Write a short story with my child's name in it. They love dinosaurs and trains, and they are five.”
Plan a family weekend
“Plan a family weekend near us. One indoor option, one outdoor option, and something cheap for a rainy day.”
Explain the school letter
“Explain this school letter to me. What are they asking for, when is it due, and what do I need to sign?”
Make a chore chart
“Make a chore chart for a family with two kids. Keep it fair, simple, and not a punishment.”
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