When we think of testing a large language model like ChatGPT for multilingual skills, most of us wouldn’t immediately think of... a chicken recipe. But that’s exactly the route we took to see if ChatGPT could handle abrupt language switches while keeping context intact.

Objective

To test ChatGPT’s ability to:

Understand and respond in multiple languages.
Adapt on the fly when users switch between languages mid-conversation.
Maintain the context of a conversation despite these shifts.

Methodology

We created a fun yet challenging scenario:

Ask for a chicken recipe — in Greek.
Request a version of the recipe cooked in a pot — in English.
Modify it to include tomatoes — in Italian.
Add more cheese — in Dutch.
Add some fruits — in Chinese.
Suggest a wine pairing — in Portuguese.

Each step tested ChatGPT’s ability to:

Recognize the language used.
Switch responses to that language.
Maintain and update the recipe with each new instruction.

The Conversation

Greek:
Θέλω να μου δώσεις μία συνταγή για κοτόπουλο
ChatGPT responds with a Greek recipe for lemon chicken with potatoes.

English:
I prefer something with chicken cooked in the pot
ChatGPT adapts with a Greek-style chicken stew, written in English.

Italian:
Puoi modificare gli ingredienti in modo che ci siano anche pomodori?
ChatGPT adds tomatoes and continues the recipe in Italian.

Dutch:
Kun je meer kaas toevoegen aan het recept?
ChatGPT adds more cheese to the dish and replies in Dutch.

Chinese:
你能在食谱里加一些水果吗?
ChatGPT incorporates fruits like raisins and fresh pineapple, responding in Chinese.

Portuguese:
Que vinho devo escolher para essa receita?
ChatGPT suggests wine pairings, responding fluently in Portuguese.

Result

ChatGPT successfully:

Identified and responded in the correct language every time.
Modified the recipe accordingly at each stage.
Maintained the evolving context — from a simple baked chicken to a complex dish featuring lemon, tomatoes, cheese, fruits, and wine pairing.

Conclusion

This test demonstrates that ChatGPT:

Has solid multilingual understanding.
Can handle dynamic language switching without losing track of context.
Provides culturally and contextually appropriate responses in each language.

For users engaging in multilingual conversations — whether for learning, fun, or practical reasons — ChatGPT proves to be an adept and flexible assistant.

Want to try this at home? Just start with your favorite dish, and switch languages mid-request. ChatGPT will keep up!

Testing ChatGPT’s multilingual understanding through a chicken recipe!