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AI & digital skills in plain English

Short, practical lessons for using AI tools sensibly at home and at work. Every lesson has a worked example and practice tasks with model answers. No hype, no sign-up.

AI basics

Start with the words: the AI buzzword dictionary explains 14 terms such as generative AI, LLM and hallucination.

Using AI

How to write a better AI promptMost disappointing AI answers come from vague instructions. This short lesson shows a simple checklist you can use with any chat assistant.

AI at Work

Using AI to help write work emailsAI can save time on routine emails, but you remain responsible for what is sent. Use it for a first draft, then edit.Using AI for reports and researchAI is useful for structure, summaries and first drafts. It is weakest at facts and sources, so research still needs checking.

AI Safety & Judgement

How to check whether an AI answer is rightAI assistants can be wrong while sounding certain. Checking takes a few minutes and protects you from passing on mistakes.When not to rely on AIAI can be a helpful starting point, but some decisions need a qualified person, an official source, or your own judgement.

Digital Skills

How to spot AI scams and deepfakesScammers use AI to write convincing messages and imitate voices. A few habits protect you far better than trying to spot every fake.

Last reviewed: 25 September 2026