Words / A2

TAL-uh-nt/ˈtælənt/

Talent is a natural skill: a talent for, a talented singer, talent show. Skill can be learned; talent often feels natural. Gift is a cousin. Tallent is not a word. Do not write talent when you mean talon (a claw — later), or gallon.

Meaning

A natural skill for doing something well.

Examples

• “She has a real talent for languages.”
• “He has a talent for remembering new words.”
• “The school talent show is in the hall on Friday.”

Good to know

a talent for / talent show. Learned cousin: skill. Mix-up: gallon.

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