TALENT AND TALENTED

 Talent is a natural ability to do something well. Some people are born with talent for music, art, or sports. Others discover their talent as they grow. Talented is the adjective form. It describes a person who has talent. You can be talented in different things like singing, dancing, writing, or solving problems.

Examples:

• She has a talent for painting.

• He is a talented football player.

• They discover new talents every day.

Having talent is great, but it’s also important to work hard and practice. Talent helps you start, but effort helps you grow.

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GRAMMAR

Use "have" + talent to talk about someone’s ability.
Use "be" + talented to describe someone.

Examples:

• I have a talent for music.

• She is talented in languages.

• He doesn’t have a talent for drawing.

• Are you talented in sports?

We also use “can” to talk about abilities:

• He can play the guitar very well.

• They can sing beautifully.

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VOCABULARY

1. Talent – A natural ability to do something well

2. Talented – Having talent or skill

3. Ability – The power to do something

4. Practice – To do something often to get better

5. Gifted – Very talented

6. Skill – Something you learn to do well

7. Discover – To find something new

8. Improve – To get better

9. Hobby – Something you enjoy doing

10. Creative – Good at making new ideas or things

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• I have a talent for singing.

• She is very talented in music.

• He can draw amazing pictures.

• You should practice your talent.

• They are gifted students.

• Do you have a special talent?

• You are good at that!

• Keep working on your skill.

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SENTENCES

Positive:

• I have a talent for cooking.

• She is talented in painting.

• We can play the piano well.

Negative:

• He doesn’t have a talent for dancing.

• They are not talented in art.

• I can’t sing very well.

Questions:

• Do you have any talent?

• Is she talented in sports?

• Can he play the guitar?

Answers:

• Yes, I have a talent for writing.

• Yes, she is very talented in sports.

• No, he can’t play the guitar.

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LONG CONVERSATION

Emma: Hi Leo! I saw your drawing on the school board. It’s amazing!

Leo: Thank you, Emma! I love drawing.

Emma: You’re really talented. How long have you been drawing?

Leo: Since I was a child. I have a talent for it, I think.

Emma: Do you take art classes?

Leo: Yes, I go every Saturday. It helps me improve my skills.

Emma: That’s great! I wish I could draw like you.

Leo: Everyone has talent. You just need to discover yours!

Emma: Maybe I’ll try writing. I enjoy stories.

Leo: That’s a good idea! Practice and enjoy it.

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LONG READING

Carla is a 13-year-old girl. She loves to sing. One day, her teacher hears her voice in class and says she has a great talent. Carla feels shy, but happy. Her parents help her take singing lessons. She practices every day. After six months, she sings at the school concert. Everyone claps for her. Carla feels proud. She understands that talent is important, but practice makes her better. Now, she wants to become a singer. Her story shows that when you believe in yourself and work hard, you can grow your talent.

Questions and Answers:

1. What is Carla’s talent?
   – Singing.

2. Who discovered her talent?
   – Her teacher.

3. What did Carla do after she discovered her talent?
   – She took lessons and practiced.

4. Where did she sing?
   – At the school concert.

5. What did she learn?
   – That practice helps talent grow.