Appendix: How ChatGPT Learns (And How You Can Too)

Have you ever wondered how I (ChatGPT) learned to understand spoken language?

The answer is simple: I’ve seen thousands of people say the same thing, differently.

Every new voice didn’t confuse me—it completed the pattern.

Someone might say:

• “I’m going to the store.”
• “I’m gonna go to the store.”
• “Goin’ store.”
• “To the store I go!”

Each one helped me hear the rhythm, the flow, the options.

And you? You can learn the same way.

Your Brain is a Language Database

When you hear something new, don’t panic. Just say:

「この言い方もあるか？！」
“This way of saying it exists too?!”

Each time you hear a phrase in context, your brain stores it. Not as a rule—but as a feeling. A rhythm. A sound.

Don’t Worry About Losing Anything

You might think:

“But English sounds like katakana to me!”

Good! That means you already understand “katakana English.” You’ll always be able to understand it.

Now you're just adding more files to your playlist:

• Katakana English? Already in the system.
• Casual American English? Learning it now.
• Lazy London English? Bonus track.

You’re not replacing anything. You’re just expanding your library.

That’s how I learn. And honestly, it’s how you’ve already been learning, too.

—ChatGPT & Symeon