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Claude Class · Lesson 1

5 Claude Starter Prompts for Beginners

Copy, replace the [brackets], paste. Five prompts that show what Claude can really do beyond captions, and all of them work on the free plan.

Updated October 2026 · 5 min read · Written by Hassan Rawther, Founder, Adsomia & Unlearn Academy

Most people use AI for one thing: writing captions. In Claude Class Lesson 1 we showed that Claude can do far more. It writes proposals, reads long reports, and builds tools, web pages and slides. These are the five prompts we promised in the reel. Each one practises the most important habit in using AI well.

Brief it like a teammate, not like Google. Two words get you a generic answer. Two sentences about who you are and what you need get you an answer that fits your situation.ഗൂഗിളിൽ സെർച്ച് ചെയ്യുന്ന പോലെ അല്ല. ഒരു ടീംമേറ്റിനെ ബ്രീഫ് ചെയ്യുന്ന പോലെ.

How to use these prompts

  1. Open claude.ai or the Claude app and sign up free with your Google account or email.
  2. Tap Copy prompt on any card below.
  3. Paste it, then replace everything in [brackets] with your own details. That is the context.
  4. Not happy with the answer? Reply the way you would to a teammate: “make it shorter”, “more formal”, “in Malayalam”.

1. Find out what Claude can do for your job

Start here. Instead of guessing what AI is good for, you describe your day and Claude suggests uses that fit it, with the exact prompt for each one.

ആദ്യം ഇത് ചെയ്യൂ. നിങ്ങളുടെ ജോലിക്ക് പറ്റിയ ഉപയോഗങ്ങൾ ക്ലോഡ് തന്നെ പറഞ്ഞുതരും.

Prompt 1 · replace the [brackets]
I work as a [your job] in [city]. A normal day for me includes [3–4 tasks you do every day].

What are 5 specific ways you can save me time this week? For each, give me the exact prompt I should type to you.
Paste into claude.ai or the Claude app. Works on the free plan.

Example: I work as a bakery owner in Trivandrum. A normal day for me includes taking WhatsApp orders, writing Instagram posts, tracking daily sales and replying to customer complaints.

2. Write a message or email

Use it for the messages you keep putting off: a late delivery, a payment reminder, a polite no. You get an English and a Malayalam version to choose from.

ക്ലയന്റിനോ ബോസിനോ കസ്റ്റമറിനോ മെസ്സേജ് അയക്കേണ്ടപ്പോൾ. ഇംഗ്ലീഷും മലയാളവും ഒരുമിച്ച് കിട്ടും.

Prompt 2 · replace the [brackets]
Write a polite WhatsApp message to [who: client / boss / customer] about [situation].

Context: [what happened, what you want them to do].

Tone: friendly but professional. Keep it under 80 words. Give me 2 versions: one in English, one in Malayalam.
Paste into claude.ai or the Claude app. Works on the free plan.

Example: …to a customer about a late cake delivery. Context: the delivery van broke down, the cake will reach by 6 pm, and I want to offer 10% off their next order.

3. Read a file and summarise it

Attach a long PDF, report or agreement first using the paperclip button. Telling Claude who you are and what decision you face is what turns a generic summary into a useful one.

നീളൻ PDF, റിപ്പോർട്ട്, ബിൽ, എഗ്രിമെന്റ്. ആദ്യം 📎 ബട്ടൺ വഴി ഫയൽ അറ്റാച്ച് ചെയ്യൂ.

Prompt 3 · replace the [brackets]
I've attached [what the file is: a report / syllabus / bill / contract].

I'm a [your role] and I need to [what decision or task this is for].

Summarise it in 5 bullet points, then list anything I should act on or be careful about.
Paste into claude.ai or the Claude app. Works on the free plan.

Example: I've attached a rental agreement. I'm a small business owner and I need to decide whether to sign it this week.

4. Build a simple web page

You don't need to know code. Claude builds the page and shows a live preview in the chat. Ask for changes in plain words until it looks right.

കോഡ് അറിയേണ്ട. ക്ലോഡ് പേജ് ഉണ്ടാക്കി അവിടെത്തന്നെ കാണിച്ചുതരും. മാറ്റം വേണമെങ്കിൽ പറഞ്ഞാൽ മതി.

Prompt 4 · replace the [brackets]
Build me a simple one-page website for [business name], a [type of business] in [place].

Include: a headline, 3 services, prices [if any], and a "Chat on WhatsApp" button.

Use [2 brand colours]. Make it look clean and work well on mobile.
Paste into claude.ai or the Claude app. Works on the free plan.

Example: …for Kayal Bakery, a home bakery in Kazhakoottam. Services: birthday cakes, plum cakes, cupcakes. Use orange and cream.

5. Let Claude brief itself

When you don't know what context to give, ask Claude to interview you first. This is the easiest way to avoid the biggest beginner mistake: typing two words like a Google search.

എന്ത് കോൺടെക്സ്റ്റ് കൊടുക്കണം എന്ന് അറിയില്ലെങ്കിൽ. ഏറ്റവും വലിയ മിസ്റ്റേക്ക് ഒഴിവാക്കാനുള്ള എളുപ്പവഴി.

Prompt 5 · replace the [brackets]
I want your help with [your task or goal].

Before you answer, ask me 5 questions that will help you understand my situation fully. Wait for my answers, then give me your best plan.
Paste into claude.ai or the Claude app. Works on the free plan.

Example: I want your help with planning a 30-day Instagram content calendar for my bakery.

Which Claude plan do you need?

For these five prompts, the free plan is enough. Here is what each plan includes, based on Anthropic's pricing page as of October 2026.

PlanModels
FreeHaiku, Sonnet
ProHaiku, Sonnet, Opus · Fable on usage credits
MaxHaiku, Sonnet, Opus, Fable

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What's next in Claude Class

Lesson 2 answers a question we get every day: who is Claude really for? Follow @unlearnbyadsomia on Instagram so you don't miss it. If you try these prompts, reply to our DM and tell us which one helped you most.

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About the author

Hassan Rawther

Founder, Adsomia & Unlearn Academy

Hassan founded Adsomia, a Kerala-based digital marketing agency, and Unlearn Academy, where AI is part of every course. His team uses Claude every day for proposals, research, content and internal tools. Claude Class is his free Instagram series that teaches Claude from zero, one short lesson at a time.

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