[header] How to train a cockatiel to talk [title] Bond with the bird first. [step] Human interaction is key to teaching a cockatiel to talk. While some people believe you can teach a bird to talk and tame it at the same time, this is a false belief. 
Instead, you need to bond with the bird and get it used to its home before talking training. [substeps] If you need some help taming a bird, your local veterinarian or pet store owner can help you, or an experienced friend can too.