Cooking for One

I enjoy cooking for myself when I am home alone. It feels relaxing to prepare my favorite meal. First, I think about what I want to eat. I usually choose something simple like pasta or a sandwich. I gather all the ingredients I need. Then, I start cooking step by step. I boil water for pasta or toast bread for a sandwich. I make sure everything tastes just right. I set the table with one plate and a glass of water. I sit down to enjoy my meal. Cooking for one is peaceful and satisfying. It helps me feel proud and independent.

Key Vocabulary

To help you recall the words faster, draw a picture, create a sentence, or a story for each word.

  1. Relaxing – Making you feel calm and at ease.

  2. Ingredients – Items needed to prepare a meal.

  3. Toast – To brown bread by heating it.

  4. Peaceful – Quiet and calm.

  5. Independent – Able to do things on your own.

Individual Sentences

  1. I enjoy cooking for myself when I am home alone.

  2. It feels relaxing to prepare my favorite meal.

  3. First, I think about what I want to eat.

  4. I usually choose something simple like pasta or a sandwich.

  5. I gather all the ingredients I need.

  6. Then, I start cooking step by step.

  7. I boil water for pasta or toast bread for a sandwich.

  8. I make sure everything tastes just right.

  9. I set the table with one plate and a glass of water.

  10. I sit down to enjoy my meal.

  11. Cooking for one is peaceful and satisfying.

  12. It helps me feel proud and independent.

Who Are You Talking To?

Just an example of how this phrase would be said in different environments:
Phrase: "Do you like cooking for yourself?"

  1. Casual: "Hey, do you enjoy cooking for yourself?"

  2. Intimate: "Sweetie, do you like making your own meals?"

  3. Formal: "May I ask if you enjoy cooking for yourself?"

  4. Business: "Could you explain why you enjoy cooking for yourself?"

  5. Writing: "Please describe if and why you enjoy cooking for yourself."

Natural Dialogue

Me: Do you like cooking for yourself?
Friend: Yes, I enjoy cooking for myself when I’m home alone.
Me: What do you usually cook?
Friend: I usually make something simple like pasta or a sandwich.
Me: Why do you enjoy it?
Friend: It’s peaceful, and it helps me feel independent.