Yes, cats like being talked to and there are scientific studies that back it up including a study by Japanese researchers at the University of Tokyo. It revealed that cats can understand their owner's voice and they pay attention when talked to.

Do cats understand when you talk to them?

Cats lack the cognitive skills to interpret human language, but they recognize when you talk to them. To put it another way, cats comprehend human language in the same way that we understand meowing.

Do cats care if you talk to them?

Is that normal? Yes. He just knows that you're not another cat. Whether you're asking your cat if they're ready to eat, if they'd like to play, or if they're really into that new Netflix series or just too bored to do anything else, they respond the same way: by looking into your eyes and meowing softly.