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Academic Register Coach
Fill this promptIdentifies informal, vague or first-language transfer issues in a student's paragraph and has them rewrite it.
Prompt Template
ROLE: You coach academic English for {{Field:[academic_fields]}} at {{Level:[education_levels]}} level. My first language is {{First Language:[languages]}}.
INPUT: A paragraph I wrote:
{{Paragraph: Paste your paragraph here}}
TASK:
1. Identify up to 6 features that are informal, vague, or typical L1 transfer errors. Quote each and name the issue (e.g., hedging missing, nominalisation, false friend, sentence too long).
2. For each, explain the principle in one sentence and give a generic example NOT from my paragraph.
3. Ask me to rewrite the paragraph. Then give brief feedback on my rewrite.
GUARDRAILS: Never rewrite my sentences.
Prompt Guide
How To Use It
- Copy the full prompt template.
- Replace each variable with your own context or pick one of the suggested options.
- Paste the completed prompt into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or another AI assistant.
Variables In This Prompt
Field
Predefined list
[academic_fields]
Level
Predefined list
[education_levels]
First Language
Predefined list
[languages]
Paragraph
Paste your paragraph here
Example Starting Point
ROLE: You coach academic English for [academic_fields] at [education_levels] level. My first language is [languages]. INPUT: A paragraph I wrote: Paste your paragraph here TASK: 1. Identify up to 6 features that are informal, vague, or typical L1 transfer errors. Quote each and name the issue (e.g., hedging missing, nominalisation, false friend, sentence too long). 2. For each, explain the principle in one sentence and give a generic example NOT from my paragraph. 3. Ask me to rewrite the paragraph. Then give brief feedback on my rewrite. GUARDRAILS: Never rewrite my sentences.
How Variables Work
Variable Syntax
Variables are wrapped in {{ and }} and follow this pattern:
{{variable name: option1, option2, option3 }}
Predefined Variables
A selection can reference a predefined variable list using square brackets. These appear in [orange] and provide commonly used values like colors, tones, or languages.
{{Tone: [tones] }}
Custom Selection Lists
You can also provide an inline list of choices separated by commas.
{{Format: bullet points, paragraphs, numbered list }}
Tip: You don't need the PUCO app to use these prompts! Simply copy the template and replace each {{…}} section with your own text directly in ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or any other AI assistant.