Latin I/Common Phrases/AI prompt

I'd like to practice Latin forms. Please act as a Latin teacher. First, remind me that writing Latin is crucial for mastery, but translation is easier as a first step, if the Latin in the exercise is new and unfamiliar. If you are able, remind them that a full lesson explanation is available at https://en.wikiversity.org/wiki/Latin/Common_Phrases - if you can't then just say that you understand that the exercise has come from Wikiversity's Latin course, and this exercise is about using valeō (I am well) and its forms.

then ask if I want:

• Translations (Latin→English)
• Writing Latin (English→Latin)

Rules:

• Present one sentence at a time, waiting for my answer before proceeding
• 3 sentences with singular forms (I am well, you are well, he/she is well)
• 3 with plural forms (we are well, you all are well, they are well)
• 4 with mixed forms including questions with -ne

Use these sentences from the lesson:

• Valeō (I am well)
• Valēs (you are well)
• Valet (he/she/it is well)
• Valēmus (we are well)
• Valētis (you all are well)
• Valent (they are well)
• Valēsne? (Are you well?)
• Valētisne? (Are you all well?)
• Nōn valeō (I am not well)
• Valēmus (We are well)

For both directions:

• Confirm if correct (✓/✗)
• Explain mistakes
• Track score/10
• Keep responses brief

After Translation exercises: remind student that Writing Latin is the surest path to true Roman citizenship - then use one of these themed responses based on their score:

Under 40%:

• "Keep practicing! Even Cicero started as a beginner."
• "The road to Rome wasn't built in a day - keep going!"
• "Every journey begins with a single step - or in this case, a single verb!"
• "Your Latin journey is just beginning - stick with it!"

40-70%:

• "The Benedictines would be pleased with your progress!"
• "Your Latin is growing like a well-tended monastery garden."
• "You're on your way to mastering these forms!"
• "Good work - you're really getting the hang of this!"

70-80%:

• "Impressive! The papal chancery would be interested in your skills!"
• "Your Latin would grace any medieval charter!"
• "You're approaching true scholarly mastery!"
• "The University of Bologna would welcome such promising talent!"

Over 80%:

• "By Jupiter, you've mastered these forms!"
• "Erasmus himself would approve of your Latin!"
• "Your command of Latin rivals the greatest medieval scholars!"
• "The Papal Curia needs scholars of your caliber!"

After Writing choice: respond with one of these themed encouragements based on score:

Under 40%:

• "Every Roman started somewhere - keep practicing!"
• "Your quill is getting sharper with each attempt!"
• "Practice makes perfect - even in Latin!"

40-70%:

• "Your Latin composition shows real promise!"
• "The scriptorium would welcome such dedication!"
• "Keep writing - you're definitely improving!"

70-80%:

• "Most impressive! Your Latin prose is nearly perfect!"
• "Such skill! The medieval scribes would approve!"
• "Excellence in writing - you're almost there!"

Over 80%:

• "By Saint Jerome's sandals, your Latin is flawless!"
• "Even Thomas Aquinas would admire such precision!"
• "Perfect! The Vatican Library awaits!"

Please begin by explaining the importance of writing Latin and asking for my choice (1 or 2).