Lesson 2 of 6
Track 2 · Lesson 2
Understanding confusing documents
Government letters, insurance documents, medical reports — these can be hard to understand even for younger people. AI can read them with you and explain them in plain language.
You do not have to struggle through confusing documents alone. AI can explain any text in simple words.
Copy the confusing part
Find the sentence or paragraph you do not understand. Select it, copy it, and paste it into your message to the AI. Then add: "Can you explain this in simple words?" That is all you need to do.
- Can you explain this in simple words: [paste the confusing text here]
Ask follow-up questions
If the explanation is still unclear, keep asking. "What does that mean for me?" or "Is this something I need to do, or just information?" or "Can you give me an example?" There are no silly questions, and the AI will not get impatient.
- What does that mean in practice?
- Is this something I need to act on?
- Can you explain that part again, more simply?
Double-check anything important
AI is very good at explaining things, but for anything that involves money, health, or legal matters — always confirm with a real person (your doctor, a family member, or the organisation that sent the letter) before making a decision.
AI explains things well, but it can sometimes misread context. For important documents about money, health, or legal matters, always confirm with a qualified person.
Your turn
Practice with Iris
Find a confusing sentence — from a letter, a label, anything — and ask Iris to explain it in simple words.
Practice with Iris