Kitchen Vocabulary In English

Learn the kitchen words English speakers actually use at home: appliances, utensils, cookware, tableware, cleaning items, cooking verbs, and useful kitchen phrases.

By the end, you can follow a simple recipe, ask where things are, talk about cooking, and avoid calling every tool “that thingy.”

A noble goal.

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How To Use This Kitchen Vocabulary Guide

This guide teaches American English first. When British English is different, you will see a quick note. Read the meaning, say the example sentence out loud, then try the phrase in your own kitchen.

One quick American English note: Americans usually say stove, counter or countertop, faucet, and trash can. British English often uses cooker, worktop, tap, and bin.

Must-Know Kitchen Vocabulary Cards

Start here. These are the words you will hear again and again in real kitchens, recipes, rentals, and home conversations.

Refrigerator / Fridge

Meaning: A large appliance that keeps food cold. Example: Put the milk back in the refrigerator.

Common short form: fridge. Example: Is there any juice in the fridge?

Stove / Stovetop

Meaning: The appliance or top surface used for cooking with pots and pans. Example: The soup is simmering on the stove.

Note: British English often says hob for the stovetop. Tiny word, big accent energy.

Oven

Meaning: The enclosed part of a stove used for baking or roasting. Example: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Useful phrase: oven-safe. Example: Is this dish oven-safe?

Sink

Meaning: The bowl-shaped area where you wash dishes and food. Example: Please put the dirty plates in the sink.

Related word: faucet. Example: Turn off the faucet when you finish rinsing the lettuce.

Counter / Countertop

Meaning: The flat work surface in a kitchen. Example: Put the cutting board on the counter.

Common phrase: wipe down the counter. Example: I wiped down the counter after making lunch.

Cabinet

Meaning: A storage space with doors, usually above or below the counter. Example: The plates are in the cabinet.

Also common: cupboard. Example: I keep the mugs in the cupboard.

Skillet / Frying Pan

Meaning: A shallow pan used for frying food. Example: Heat a little oil in the skillet.

Note: Skillet is very common in American English, especially for cast iron pans.

Cutting Board

Meaning: A board used for cutting food safely. Example: Use a separate cutting board for raw chicken.

British English: chopping board. Example: She chopped onions on a chopping board.

Useful Kitchen Phrases And Real-Life Sentences

These phrases help you sound natural when cooking, cleaning, sharing a kitchen, or asking someone where the mysterious little tool has gone again.

Phrase	Meaning	Example Sentence
Turn on the stove.	Start the stove so you can cook.	Turn on the stove and heat the pan for one minute.
Turn off the oven.	Stop the oven from heating.	Please turn off the oven before we leave.
Preheat the oven.	Heat the oven before putting food inside.	Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Put it in the fridge.	Place something in the refrigerator.	Put the leftover pasta in the fridge.
Take it out of the freezer.	Remove frozen food from the freezer.	Take the chicken out of the freezer tonight.
Do the dishes.	Wash the dirty plates, bowls, and utensils.	I’ll cook if you do the dishes.
Load the dishwasher.	Put dirty dishes into the dishwasher.	Can you load the dishwasher after dinner?
Unload the dishwasher.	Take clean dishes out of the dishwasher.	I unloaded the dishwasher this morning.
Wipe down the counter.	Clean the counter with a cloth or towel.	Wipe down the counter after you cut the tomatoes.
Rinse the vegetables.	Wash vegetables quickly with water.	Rinse the vegetables before you chop them.
Chop the onions.	Cut onions into small pieces.	Chop the onions and add them to the skillet.
Slice the bread.	Cut bread into flat pieces.	Slice the bread for sandwiches.
Stir the soup.	Move a spoon around in soup.	Stir the soup so it doesn’t burn.
Bring it to a boil.	Heat liquid until it bubbles strongly.	Bring the water to a boil before adding pasta.
Let it simmer.	Cook gently with small bubbles.	Let the sauce simmer for ten minutes.
Set the table.	Put plates, glasses, and utensils on the table.	Can you set the table while I finish cooking?
Clear the table.	Remove dishes after a meal.	We cleared the table after breakfast.
Put the groceries away.	Place food and supplies in the right storage places.	Help me put the groceries away, heroic kitchen assistant.

Kitchen Appliances Vocabulary

Appliances are machines that help you cook, heat, cool, wash, or prepare food. Some are big. Some sit on the counter and quietly take over your life.

Vocabulary	Meaning	Example 1	Example 2	Example 3
refrigerator	A machine that keeps food cold.	The vegetables are in the refrigerator.	Our refrigerator is almost full.	Put the eggs in the refrigerator.
fridge	A common short word for refrigerator.	There is cold water in the fridge.	I left your lunch in the fridge.	The fridge smells like garlic. Tragic.
freezer	A very cold place for frozen food.	The ice cream is in the freezer.	We keep frozen vegetables in the freezer.	Take the fish out of the freezer.
stove	An appliance used for cooking with heat.	The soup is on the stove.	Turn off the stove when you finish.	She cooked rice on the stove.
stovetop	The top cooking surface of a stove.	Clean the stovetop after dinner.	The pan is on the stovetop.	Don’t leave a towel on the stovetop.
oven	A closed space used for baking and roasting.	The cookies are in the oven.	Preheat the oven first.	This pan can go in the oven.
microwave	A machine that heats food quickly.	Warm the soup in the microwave.	The microwave is above the stove.	Don’t put metal in the microwave.
dishwasher	A machine that washes dishes.	The dishwasher is full.	Load the dishwasher after lunch.	These glasses are dishwasher-safe.
toaster	A small appliance that browns bread.	I put two slices of bread in the toaster.	The toaster burned my toast.	Unplug the toaster after using it.
toaster oven	A small countertop oven.	Heat the pizza in the toaster oven.	Our toaster oven is good for small meals.	The toaster oven gets hot quickly.
blender	A machine that mixes food into a liquid.	I made a smoothie in the blender.	The blender is noisy but useful.	Blend the sauce until smooth.
food processor	A machine that chops, slices, or mixes food.	Use the food processor for the onions.	The food processor saves time.	She made pesto in a food processor.
coffee maker	A machine that makes coffee.	The coffee maker is on the counter.	I cleaned the coffee maker yesterday.	Turn on the coffee maker at seven.
electric kettle	A small appliance that boils water.	The electric kettle boils water fast.	Fill the electric kettle halfway.	I use an electric kettle for tea.
rice cooker	An appliance used to cook rice.	The rice cooker keeps rice warm.	Add water to the rice cooker.	My rice cooker is tiny but mighty.
slow cooker	An appliance that cooks food slowly for hours.	We made chili in the slow cooker.	Put the lid on the slow cooker.	The slow cooker makes dinner easy.
pressure cooker	An appliance that cooks food quickly with pressure.	The pressure cooker made the beans soft.	Read the pressure cooker instructions carefully.	She cooked stew in a pressure cooker.
air fryer	A countertop appliance that cooks food with hot air.	We made fries in the air fryer.	The air fryer basket is hot.	Clean the air fryer after using it.

Kitchen Utensils And Tools Vocabulary

Utensils and tools are the things you hold, scoop with, cut with, stir with, or pretend you can find in the drawer before everything gets dramatic.

Vocabulary	Meaning	Example 1	Example 2	Example 3
spatula	A flat tool used for flipping or spreading food.	Flip the pancake with a spatula.	Use a spatula to spread the frosting.	The spatula is in the top drawer.
whisk	A tool with loops used for beating or mixing.	Beat the eggs with a whisk.	I need a whisk for the batter.	Whisk the sauce until smooth.
tongs	A tool used to pick up hot or slippery food.	Use tongs to turn the chicken.	The salad tongs are on the table.	She grabbed the pasta with tongs.
wooden spoon	A spoon made of wood, often used for stirring.	Stir the sauce with a wooden spoon.	The wooden spoon won’t scratch the pan.	He left the wooden spoon in the pot.
ladle	A deep spoon used for serving soup or sauce.	Serve the soup with a ladle.	The ladle is hanging near the stove.	She poured gravy with a ladle.
rolling pin	A cylinder used to flatten dough.	Roll the dough with a rolling pin.	The rolling pin is covered in flour.	Use a rolling pin for pie crust.
colander	A bowl with holes used for draining food.	Drain the pasta in a colander.	Rinse the berries in the colander.	The colander is in the cabinet.
strainer	A tool used to separate liquid from solids.	Pour the tea through a strainer.	Use a strainer for the broth.	The strainer caught the seeds.
sieve	A fine strainer used for dry or liquid ingredients.	Sift the flour through a sieve.	The sieve removes lumps.	She used a sieve for powdered sugar.
measuring cup	A cup used to measure ingredients.	Measure one cup of milk.	The measuring cup is plastic.	Use a liquid measuring cup for water.
measuring spoon	A small spoon used to measure small amounts.	Add one teaspoon with a measuring spoon.	I lost the tablespoon measuring spoon.	Use measuring spoons for spices.
cutting board	A board used for cutting food.	Chop carrots on the cutting board.	Wash the cutting board after meat.	The cutting board is on the counter.
chef’s knife	A large knife used for many cutting jobs.	Use a chef’s knife to chop onions.	The chef’s knife is very sharp.	She sharpened the chef’s knife.
paring knife	A small knife used for peeling or trimming.	Peel the apple with a paring knife.	A paring knife is good for small fruit.	Be careful with that paring knife.
bread knife	A serrated knife used for slicing bread.	Slice the loaf with a bread knife.	The bread knife has a jagged edge.	Don’t use a bread knife for onions.
vegetable peeler	A tool used to remove skin from vegetables.	Peel the potatoes with a vegetable peeler.	The vegetable peeler is dull.	I need a peeler for the carrots.
grater	A tool used to shred food into small pieces.	Grate the cheese with a grater.	The grater is sharp.	She used a grater for ginger.
can opener	A tool used to open cans.	Open the beans with a can opener.	Where is the can opener?	The can opener is in the drawer.
bottle opener	A tool used to open bottles.	Use the bottle opener for this soda.	The bottle opener is magnetic.	He found the bottle opener near the sink.
corkscrew	A tool used to remove corks from bottles.	She used a corkscrew to open the bottle.	The corkscrew is hard to use.	We keep the corkscrew in the drawer.

Cookware And Bakeware Vocabulary

Cookware is used on the stove. Bakeware is used in the oven. Some items can do both because apparently kitchen objects also enjoy having side hustles.

Vocabulary	Meaning	Example 1	Example 2	Example 3
pot	A deep container used for cooking liquids or large foods.	Boil the pasta in a pot.	The pot is too small for soup.	Put the lid on the pot.
saucepan	A small or medium pot with one long handle.	Heat the milk in a saucepan.	The saucepan is on the stove.	Use a saucepan for the sauce.
stockpot	A large deep pot used for soup or broth.	Make chicken stock in a stockpot.	The stockpot is heavy.	We cooked corn in a stockpot.
frying pan	A shallow pan used for frying.	Fry the eggs in a frying pan.	The frying pan needs oil.	She washed the frying pan.
skillet	A frying pan, often heavier or cast iron.	Cook the steak in a skillet.	The skillet is very hot.	A cast iron skillet lasts for years.
wok	A deep round pan used for stir-frying.	Stir-fry vegetables in a wok.	The wok heats up quickly.	He tossed noodles in the wok.
griddle	A flat cooking surface used for pancakes or sandwiches.	Make pancakes on the griddle.	The griddle is perfect for breakfast.	Clean the griddle after cooking.
lid	A cover for a pot or pan.	Put the lid on the pan.	The lid doesn’t fit this pot.	Lift the lid carefully.
baking sheet	A flat metal tray for baking.	Place the cookies on a baking sheet.	The baking sheet is hot.	Line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
baking dish	A dish used for baking food in the oven.	Put the lasagna in a baking dish.	This baking dish is oven-safe.	She washed the glass baking dish.
roasting pan	A large pan used for roasting meat or vegetables.	Put the turkey in the roasting pan.	The roasting pan has handles.	Roast potatoes in the roasting pan.
muffin tin	A pan with small cups for baking muffins.	Pour the batter into the muffin tin.	The muffin tin makes twelve muffins.	Grease the muffin tin first.
cake pan	A pan used for baking cakes.	Pour the cake batter into the cake pan.	The cake pan is round.	Let the cake cool in the cake pan.
casserole dish	A deep dish used for baking and serving casseroles.	Bake the casserole in a casserole dish.	The casserole dish has a lid.	Bring a casserole dish to the party.

Tableware And Eating Utensils Vocabulary

Tableware means the things used for serving and eating food. In American English, silverware often means forks, spoons, and knives, even when they are definitely not silver. English enjoys little lies.

Vocabulary	Meaning	Example 1	Example 2	Example 3
plate	A flat dish used for food.	Put the sandwich on a plate.	We need six plates.	The plate is in the cabinet.
bowl	A round deep dish used for soup, cereal, or rice.	I ate cereal from a bowl.	Pour the soup into a bowl.	The bowl is too small.
cup	A small container used for drinks.	She drank tea from a cup.	Can I have a cup of water?	The cup is chipped.
mug	A large cup with a handle, usually for hot drinks.	I drink coffee from a mug.	This mug is huge.	He washed his favorite mug.
glass	A container used for cold drinks.	Pour water into a glass.	The glass is on the table.	We need clean glasses.
fork	An eating utensil with points.	Use a fork for the salad.	The fork fell on the floor.	She picked up pasta with a fork.
knife	A utensil or tool used for cutting.	Cut the chicken with a knife.	This knife is sharp.	Put the knife beside the plate.
spoon	A utensil with a round bowl shape.	Eat the soup with a spoon.	Stir the coffee with a spoon.	The spoon is in the drawer.
teaspoon	A small spoon; also a measurement.	Add one teaspoon of salt.	Use a teaspoon for tea.	The recipe needs two teaspoons of sugar.
tablespoon	A larger spoon; also a measurement.	Add one tablespoon of oil.	He served rice with a tablespoon.	The tablespoon is missing again, naturally.
napkin	A paper or cloth used to wipe your mouth.	Put a napkin next to each plate.	She wiped her hands with a napkin.	We need more napkins.
placemat	A small mat placed under a plate.	Put a placemat under each plate.	The placemat protects the table.	These placemats are easy to clean.

Kitchen Storage And Cleaning Vocabulary

This section helps you talk about where things go and how to clean up after cooking. Very useful, because “I cooked, so I disappear” is not a complete household plan.

Vocabulary	Meaning	Example 1	Example 2	Example 3
cabinet	A storage space with doors.	The bowls are in the cabinet.	Open the lower cabinet.	We keep snacks in that cabinet.
cupboard	A storage space, often for dishes or food.	The cups are in the cupboard.	Close the cupboard door.	The cupboard is full of pasta.
drawer	A sliding storage box in furniture.	The forks are in the drawer.	Open the top drawer.	The drawer is stuck.
shelf	A flat board used for storage.	The tea is on the shelf.	Put the cereal on the top shelf.	The shelf is too high.
pantry	A storage area for dry food.	The rice is in the pantry.	Check the pantry for flour.	Our pantry needs organizing.
container	A box or bowl used to store food.	Put the leftovers in a container.	This container has a lid.	The container is microwave-safe.
plastic wrap	Thin plastic used to cover food.	Cover the bowl with plastic wrap.	Plastic wrap keeps the food fresh.	I can never find the edge of the plastic wrap.
aluminum foil	Thin metal sheet used for covering or cooking food.	Wrap the potatoes in aluminum foil.	Cover the dish with foil.	Don’t put aluminum foil in the microwave.
dish soap	Soap used for washing dishes.	Add dish soap to the sponge.	We’re out of dish soap.	This dish soap smells like lemon.
sponge	A soft cleaning tool that holds water.	Wash the plate with a sponge.	Rinse the sponge after using it.	Replace that sponge. It has seen things.
dish towel	A towel used for drying dishes.	Dry the plates with a dish towel.	The dish towel is wet.	Hang the dish towel by the sink.
paper towel	Disposable paper used for cleaning or drying.	Wipe the spill with a paper towel.	We need more paper towels.	Use a paper towel for the counter.
trash can	A container for garbage.	Throw the wrapper in the trash can.	The trash can is full.	Take out the trash can liner.
recycling bin	A container for recyclable items.	Put the bottle in the recycling bin.	The recycling bin is outside.	Rinse cans before using the recycling bin.

Cooking Verbs In English

Cooking verbs are the action words in recipes. These verbs help you understand instructions like “chop,” “stir,” and “simmer” without staring at the pot like it owes you money.

Verb	Meaning	Example 1	Example 2	Example 3
chop	To cut food into small pieces.	Chop the onions.	She chopped the carrots for soup.	Chop the herbs finely.
slice	To cut food into thin flat pieces.	Slice the tomatoes.	He sliced the bread.	Slice the cucumber thinly.
dice	To cut food into small cubes.	Dice the potatoes.	The recipe says to dice the onion.	She diced the peppers.
mince	To cut food into very tiny pieces.	Mince the garlic.	He minced fresh ginger.	Mince the herbs before adding them.
peel	To remove the skin from food.	Peel the apple.	She peeled the potatoes.	Peel the carrots before cooking.
grate	To rub food against a grater to make small pieces.	Grate the cheese.	He grated lemon peel.	Grate the carrot for the salad.
stir	To move food around with a spoon.	Stir the soup.	Stir the sauce every few minutes.	She stirred sugar into her coffee.
whisk	To mix quickly with a whisk.	Whisk the eggs.	Whisk the cream until thick.	He whisked flour into the sauce.
mix	To combine ingredients.	Mix the flour and sugar.	She mixed the salad.	Mix the ingredients in a bowl.
blend	To mix until smooth, often with a blender.	Blend the smoothie.	Blend the sauce until creamy.	She blended fruit with yogurt.
boil	To heat liquid until it bubbles strongly.	Boil the water.	The pasta is boiling.	Boil the eggs for eight minutes.
simmer	To cook gently with small bubbles.	Simmer the soup for twenty minutes.	The sauce is simmering.	Let the beans simmer slowly.
fry	To cook food in hot oil or fat.	Fry the eggs.	She fried potatoes for breakfast.	Fry the fish until golden.
sauté	To cook quickly in a little oil.	Sauté the onions in butter.	He sautéed mushrooms.	Sauté the garlic for one minute.
bake	To cook in an oven using dry heat.	Bake the cake.	She baked bread this morning.	Bake the cookies for twelve minutes.
roast	To cook in an oven, usually meat or vegetables.	Roast the chicken.	We roasted carrots and potatoes.	Roast the vegetables until soft.

Recipe Phrases You Need In The Kitchen

Recipes often use short commands. Learn these phrases and English recipes become much less bossy and much more helpful.

Recipe Phrase	Meaning	Example Sentence
add a pinch of salt	Add a very small amount of salt.	Add a pinch of salt to the eggs.
season to taste	Add salt, pepper, or spices until it tastes good to you.	Season the soup to taste.
stir occasionally	Stir sometimes, not constantly.	Let the sauce cook and stir occasionally.
cook over medium heat	Cook using a medium temperature.	Cook the onions over medium heat.
reduce the heat	Make the cooking temperature lower.	Reduce the heat when the sauce starts to boil.
bring to a boil	Heat liquid until it bubbles strongly.	Bring the water to a boil before adding rice.
let it cool	Wait until the food becomes less hot.	Let the cake cool before cutting it.
serve immediately	Eat or present the food right away.	Serve the pasta immediately.
cover and refrigerate	Put a cover on the food and place it in the fridge.	Cover and refrigerate the salad for one hour.
garnish with parsley	Add parsley on top for flavor or decoration.	Garnish the soup with parsley.

Common Kitchen Questions In English

Use these questions when you cook with other people, stay in someone’s home, rent an apartment, or try to find a tool that has somehow vanished into the utensil dimension.

Question	Meaning	Example Answer
Where do you keep the plates?	Where are the plates stored?	They’re in the cabinet above the sink.
Is this dishwasher-safe?	Can this item go in the dishwasher?	No, please wash it by hand.
Is this microwave-safe?	Can this item go in the microwave?	Yes, but take the lid off first.
Can I use this pan?	May I cook with this pan?	Sure, just don’t use metal utensils on it.
Where is the cutting board?	Where can I find the board for cutting food?	It’s next to the stove.
Do you have a can opener?	Is there a tool for opening cans?	Yes, it’s in the top drawer.
Should I wash these by hand?	Do these items need handwashing?	Yes, the knives should be washed by hand.
What temperature should I set the oven to?	How hot should the oven be?	Set it to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
How long should this cook?	What cooking time is needed?	It should cook for about fifteen minutes.
Can you pass me the salt?	Please give me the salt.	Sure, here you go.

American And British Kitchen Vocabulary Differences

American English and British English often use different kitchen words. Both are correct, but use the American word in the United States unless you want a tiny vocabulary adventure.

American English	British English	Meaning	American Example
stove	cooker	The appliance used for cooking.	The pot is on the stove.
stovetop / cooktop	hob	The top cooking surface.	Clean the stovetop after cooking.
faucet	tap	The part where water comes out.	Turn off the faucet.
counter / countertop	worktop	The flat kitchen work surface.	Put the bowl on the counter.
trash can	bin	A container for garbage.	The trash can is under the sink.
dish soap	washing-up liquid	Soap for washing dishes.	We need more dish soap.
plastic wrap	cling film	Thin plastic used to cover food.	Cover the bowl with plastic wrap.
aluminum foil	aluminium foil	Thin metal sheet used for cooking or covering food.	Wrap the food in aluminum foil.
silverware	cutlery	Forks, knives, and spoons.	The silverware is in the drawer.
broiler	grill	The oven part that cooks with strong heat from above.	Put the fish under the broiler.

Quick Grammar Tip: In, On, Or Under?

Kitchen vocabulary often uses simple prepositions. Use in for closed spaces, on for surfaces, and under for something below another thing.

In the fridge: The milk is in the fridge.
In the cabinet: The plates are in the cabinet.
On the counter: The cutting board is on the counter.
On the stove: The soup is on the stove.
Under the sink: The trash bags are under the sink.

Common Kitchen Mistakes And Better English

Not Natural	Better English	Why
Open the stove.	Turn on the stove.	Use “turn on” for appliances that start working.
Close the oven.	Turn off the oven.	Use “turn off” when you stop the heat.
I cooked water.	I boiled water.	Use “boil” for heating water until it bubbles.
I cut the onion very small.	I minced the onion.	“Mince” means to cut into very tiny pieces.
Put it on the refrigerator.	Put it in the refrigerator.	Food goes inside the refrigerator.
Wash the dishes with soap for body.	Wash the dishes with dish soap.	Dish soap is made for dishes. Your plates do not need a spa day.
I made fire under the pan.	I turned on the burner.	A burner is the heated part of a stove.
The food is in the oven cooking.	The food is baking in the oven.	Use “bake” for many foods cooked in an oven.

Mini Practice: Use The Kitchen Words

Choose the best word for each sentence. Answers are below, so no heroic scrolling panic required.

Put the milk in the ________. fridge / skillet / knife
Use a ________ to flip the pancake. spatula / freezer / mug
Boil the pasta in a large ________. pot / napkin / cabinet
Wipe down the ________ after cooking. counter / corkscrew / toaster
Use a ________ to drain the pasta. colander / oven mitt / plate
Preheat the ________ before baking cookies. oven / drawer / sponge
Cut the tomatoes on a ________. cutting board / dishwasher / glass
Use a ________ to open the beans. can opener / ladle / refrigerator

Show Answers

1. fridge 2. spatula 3. pot 4. counter 5. colander 6. oven 7. cutting board 8. can opener

Kitchen Vocabulary FAQ

What Is The Difference Between A Pot And A Pan?

A pot is usually deep and used for boiling, soup, rice, or pasta. Example: Boil the noodles in a pot. A pan is usually shallow and used for frying or sautéing. Example: Fry the eggs in a pan.

What Is The Difference Between A Stove And An Oven?

A stove is the cooking appliance, especially the top part where pots and pans go. Example: The soup is on the stove. An oven is the closed space used for baking and roasting. Example: The bread is in the oven.

What Does Dishwasher-Safe Mean?

Dishwasher-safe means an item can go in the dishwasher without being damaged. Example: These plates are dishwasher-safe, but this wooden spoon is not.

What Does Microwave-Safe Mean?

Microwave-safe means an item can go in the microwave safely. Example: Use a microwave-safe bowl to heat the soup.

What Is The Difference Between Cutlery And Silverware?

In American English, silverware usually means forks, spoons, and knives. Example: The silverware is in the drawer. In British English, cutlery is more common. Example: Put the cutlery on the table.

Final Yak

Kitchen vocabulary gets easier when you group words by real action: where food is stored, what you cook with, what you eat with, what you clean with, and what recipes tell you to do. Learn the words in small kitchen scenes, not as one giant vocabulary soup. Soup is for bowls, not brains.

Try this today: open your kitchen drawer and name five things in English. Then say one sentence with each word: “This is a spatula. I use a spatula to flip eggs.” Congratulations, your kitchen is now secretly an English classroom.

Keep practicing these kitchen words while you cook, clean, shop, or read recipes in English. The more you connect each word to a real object or action, the faster it sticks. Also, yes, the can opener is probably still in the wrong drawer.