YOU ARE A TALENTED COOK

In this topic, we learn how to describe people who cook very well. A talented cook is someone who has a natural ability to prepare delicious food. We use the verb “to be” in the present to describe people and their skills. We also practice vocabulary related to cooking and the kitchen. You will learn how to talk about what someone can do, describe food, and say why someone is good at cooking.

Examples:

You are a talented cook. Your meals are delicious!
My grandmother is very good at baking cakes.
He cooks with love and care.
She isn’t a professional chef, but she is really talented.

📚 GRAMMAR (with examples)

1. Verb “to be” – Present Simple

Use am / is / are to describe people.

Examples:

You are a talented cook.
She is very creative in the kitchen.
They are great chefs.

2. “Can” for Ability

Use can to say what someone is able to do.

Examples:

You can cook many different dishes.
He can make pizza and pasta.
I can’t cook very well.

3. Adjectives for Skills

Use adjectives to describe someone’s talent.

Examples:

talented, creative, organized, careful, patient

🗂️ VOCABULARY (10 words with definition)

Cook – A person who prepares food.
Chef – A professional cook.
Recipe – Instructions to prepare a dish.
Ingredient – A part of the food used in a recipe.
Delicious – Tastes very good.
Baking – Cooking in the oven, like cakes or bread.
Chop – To cut food into small pieces.
Boil – To cook in hot water.
Fry – To cook in oil.
Spices – Flavors added to food, like salt or pepper.

💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

You are a talented cook.
This food is amazing!
What’s your secret recipe?
Can you cook this for the party?
I love how you season your food.
The pasta is perfect!
You cook like a professional chef.
That smells delicious!

✏️ SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

You are a talented cook.
She can prepare many delicious meals.
He is good at baking.

Negative Sentences

I’m not a very good cook.
He isn’t very talented in the kitchen.
They can’t cook without a recipe.

Questions

Are you a good cook?
Can you make pizza?
Do you like cooking for others?

Answers

Yes, I love cooking for my family.
No, I can’t cook very well yet.
Yes, I can cook pasta, rice, and meat.

🗣️ Long CONVERSATION

Emily: Wow, this soup is amazing!
Carlos: Thank you! I made it with fresh vegetables.
Emily: You are a talented cook. Where did you learn?
Carlos: From my grandmother. She taught me many recipes.
Emily: Do you cook every day?
Carlos: Yes, I love cooking. It relaxes me.
Emily: Can you make desserts too?
Carlos: Of course! I can bake cakes and cookies.
Emily: You should open a restaurant!
Carlos: Maybe one day. Cooking is my passion.

📖 Long READING

Maria is not a professional chef, but she is a talented cook. She loves spending time in the kitchen. Every day, she prepares meals for her family. She uses fresh ingredients and lots of different spices.

Maria can cook many dishes — rice, pasta, soups, salads, and desserts. Her favorite thing to make is chocolate cake. She follows her mother’s old recipe. When friends visit her house, they always ask her to cook.

She says cooking is not just about food. It is about love and sharing. She enjoys making others happy with her meals. One day, she wants to write her own cookbook.