We use “I’m good at” to talk about our skills and abilities. It helps us share what we can do well in daily life. After “good at,” we use a noun or a verb with –ing.
For example, you can say, “I’m good at cooking,” or “I’m good at math.”
People often use this phrase when discussing work skills, hobbies, studies, or talents. You can use it in interviews, friendly chats, or introductions.
This structure is simple and very useful for beginners. It helps you sound confident and clear. Practice saying it with different activities from your life, and your speaking will improve naturally.
◎ Important Points
- Do not use the base verb after “at”
- Use “good at” to talk about skills or abilities
- After “at,” use a noun or verb-ing
- Use it to talk about work, hobbies, or studies
- It sounds confident and positive
- Very common in daily English speaking
➤Key Concept
Subject + be verb + good at + [NOUN / VERB-ING]
“I’m good at” tells people what you can do well.
Speaking Tip: Smile and speak slowly to sound confident when you use this sentence.
➤ Common Mistakes To Avoid
| Common Mistake | Wrong Example | Correct Example |
|---|---|---|
| Using base verb | I’m good at cook. | I’m good at cooking. |
| Using “to” after at | I’m good at to sing. | I’m good at singing. |
| Wrong verb form | I’m good at write emails. | I’m good at writing emails. |
| Missing “at” | I’m good cooking. | I’m good at cooking. |
| Using plural wrongly | I’m good at maths are. | I’m good at maths. |
➤ Examples
- I’m good at cooking Indian food.
- She’s good at speaking English.
- I’m good at using a computer.
- He’s good at playing football.
- I’m good at talking to customers.
- They’re good at planning trips.
- I’m good at cleaning the house.
- My friend is good at fixing phones.
- I’m good at learning new words.
➤ Practice Examples
A. Fill in the blanks
- I’m good at ________ (cook / cooking).
- She’s good at ________ (dance / dancing).
- He’s good at ________ English.
B. Correct the sentence
- I’m good at read books.
- She is good cooking food.
C. Speak Aloud
- “I’m good at learning English.”
- “I’m good at my job.”
D. Self-Practice
Say 3 sentences about yourself using “I’m good at…”
Practice every day to speak with confidence 👍
