Never used AI before?
Start right here
No coding, no cost, no jargon to learn first. This page walks you through your first step with AI in plain English — 3 simple steps.
OK, let's start ↓First, what can AI actually do for you?
Don't overthink it. It's just an assistant you can ask anything, and it helps you get things done.
Write things for you
Reply to customers, draft an apology, fix your résumé, make a message sound right — you give the direction, it writes the first draft.
Look things up
No more digging through ten browser tabs. Ask 'what is this, how do I do it' and get a clear, organised answer.
Read documents for you
A long PDF, a contract, a report you don't have time for — drop it in and ask for the key points in plain English.
Make images
Social posts, flyers, product shots — make something that looks decent even if you can't design.
3 steps — try it today
Pick one free tool
No need to compare — just pick one. These two are great to start with, both free, both sign in with a Google account:
Ask it something you'd actually use today
No need to learn "prompting" — just use plain words. Not sure where to begin? Copy the message below and paste it in; it'll guide you:
I've never used AI before and I'd like you to be my beginner guide. First, ask me 3 simple questions to understand my work and needs. Then suggest one small thing I can try right now, with clear steps I can follow.
Not happy? Just ask again
The first answer won't always be perfect — that's normal. Just type "make it simpler", "explain it another way", or "give me a concrete example" and it'll redo it. Learn to ask follow-ups and you're halfway there.
Tried it once? Keep going
Pick whatever fits where you are right now
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Take the 2-minute quiz — 4 questions and you get 3 tools matched to you, plus a first step to try. Take the quiz →
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Before you start, let go of these worries
What if I ask a dumb question?+
There's no such thing here. AI won't judge you — the simpler the better. You can even type 'I don't know how to ask, help me' and it will guide you.
Does it cost money?+
No. ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini all have free versions that are more than enough for a beginner. Only consider paying once you're using it every day.
I'm not techy / English isn't my first language?+
Plain words are fine. AI understands everyday language and you don't need to know any code or jargon.
Is it hard to learn?+
Using AI isn't like learning software with a hundred buttons. It's just a chat box — if you can send a text message, you can use it. The only hard part is taking the first step, and that's what this page is for.
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