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I no longer go to Google search when I want to learn something. Instead, I hop straight into Gemini. Search used to lead me down rabbit holes and an endless stream of new Chrome tabs. Gemini helps me stay on track so I actually get to learning. Within Gemini, I’ve been using Gems to set up coaches, loaded with context that I give them during set-up, and I’m finding this to be one of my favorite ways to use Gemini. Let’s take a look at a few of the Gems I use the most.
What AI do you use? 21 votes ChatGPT 19 % Claude 14 % Gemini 52 % Other (Let us know in the comments!) 10 % I don't use any of them. 5 %
Forging my own learning path
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I currently work with three Gems on a regular basis: one for studying Spanish, one for learning to code, and one for learning how to make music and write songs. For each of these, I set them up with some context including what experience I have with the skill so far, some details on how exactly I want to apply the skills I’m looking to learn, and what type of learning has worked for me in the past.
Up until I started using Gems, I mostly stuck with dedicated apps like Duolingo for learning Spanish. These continue to work well for me, especially for getting the basics of the language down. Duolingo’s language learning path, for example, has been iterated on over and over again, and it has the data from millions of users to know what works for learners and what doesn’t. The learning pathway is good, especially for a beginner who doesn’t know where to start, and it does a great job of holding your hand as you delve into your learning.
My Spanish Coach Gem isn't replacing my dedicated learning app — it's enhancing it.
This learning journey can only get you so far, though, and sometimes stepping off that pre-determined path can unlock new levels of learning. This is where my Spanish Coach Gem comes into the picture. Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, as you get in those language learning apps, my Gem allows me to forge my own learning in a way that applies directly to me and what I’m studying. This approach may be a bit more manual and a bit less convenient than button-smashing multiple-choice questions in Duolingo, but no one said learning a language would be easy.
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