Learning to Cook
Vocabulary
Reach each word out loud.
spice
/spaɪs/
noun
flavoring added to food with dried, ground vegetables
Example:
I love to add spices to my food when I cook.
proud
/praʊd/
adjective
the feeling of pride; having a deep pleasure or satisfaction in ones own achievements
Example:
I was so proud of myself when I won the competition.
frozen
/ˈfroʊ zən/
verb
past participle of freeze (to turn something into ice)
Example:
I wanted to eat steak for dinner, but the meat is still frozen.
basic
/ˈbeɪsɪk/
adjective
really simple; boring; common
Example:
I like to wear basic clothes so that I don't get recognized in public.
confidence
/ˈkɒnfɪdəns/
noun
feeling that you can do well at something
Example:
Her confidence grew as she practiced for the upcoming singing competition.
Story
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Learning to Cook
I never liked cooking when I was younger. I thought it was boring and too difficult. My parents often cooked dinner, and I usually just made toast or ordered food when I was alone. But when I moved into my own apartment last year, everything changed.
At first, I ate a lot of frozen meals and fast food. It was easy, but not healthy. One day, I got sick and the doctor told me I needed to eat better. That weekend, I called my mom and asked her to teach me a few basic recipes. She was very happy to help.
I started with simple things like pasta and soup. They weren’t perfect, but I was proud of myself. Slowly, I began to enjoy the process. I liked choosing the ingredients, cutting vegetables, and trying new spices. Cooking became a relaxing activity after work.
Now I cook almost every day. I even invited my friends over last month and made a full dinner for them. They were surprised and said everything tasted great. Learning to cook not only helped my health, but it gave me more confidence too.
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Written by:
Thomas
Lesson updated:
November 6, 2025