Overview
Chatting with an AI coach is the core learning experience in Forge. In a chat interface, the coach teaches you content, follows the learning program, asks questions, and adapts to your pace.
Conversation Features
Conversational Teaching
The coach explains concepts, asks comprehension questions, provides examples, and guides you through the learning program.
Multi-language Support
The coach responds in your language (automatically detected or configured in your settings).
Source Citations
Coach messages include an expandable "Show sources (N)" section showing which reference documents were used.
Message Actions
Each coach message offers the following actions:
- Bookmark (flag icon) — Save the message.
- Copy (clipboard icon) — Copy the text.
- Thumbs up/down — Rate the response.
- Flag (report icon) — Report inappropriate content.
- Text-to-speech (speaker icon) — Listen to the message.
Breadcrumb Navigation
A breadcrumb shows your position: Coach name > Module name > Section name.
Message Input
- Free text in the input field.
- File attachments via the + button.
- Voice input via the microphone.
Questions and Assessment
The coach asks two types of questions:
- MCQ — Multiple-choice questions to assess understanding.
- Open-ended questions — Free-form questions evaluated by AI.
If you struggle, the coach re-explains concepts in a different way.