Vocabulary
12 key words for this lesson
JUMP
To leap upward or over something.
Press A to jump over the wall!
RUN
To move your character quickly.
Run to the exit before the timer ends!
SHOOT
To fire a weapon at an enemy or target.
Press R2 to shoot the enemy.
DODGE
To quickly move out of the way of an attack.
Dodge left! The boss is attacking!
CROUCH
To lower your character's body to hide or avoid hits.
Crouch behind the wall to stay safe.
COLLECT
To pick up items, coins, or power-ups.
Collect all the gold coins on this level.
ATTACK
To hit, strike, or fight against an enemy.
Attack the boss when his shield is down!
DEFEND
To protect yourself or your team from damage.
Defend the base — enemies are coming!
CLIMB
To move upward on a wall, ladder, or surface.
Climb the ladder to reach the next level.
PRESS
To push a button on the controller or keyboard.
Press X to interact with the NPC.
MOVE
To change the position of your character.
Move forward — there's a health pack ahead!
ESCAPE
To get away from an enemy or dangerous area.
Escape through the back door before it closes!
Grammar Focus
Understand the grammar rule behind this lesson's topic
Grammar focus
Grammar Focus: Imperatives
An imperative is a command. Use the BASE VERB with no subject.
Phrases
6 phrases and their meanings
PRESS BUTTON TO ACTION
The most common game tutorial phrase. Tells you which button to press.
Press A to jump. Press B to attack.
WATCH OUT
Used to warn someone about danger coming towards them.
Watch out! There's an enemy behind you!
DONT STOP MOVING
A negative imperative — tells someone to keep moving continuously.
Don't stop moving or they will catch you!
ATTACK FROM BEHIND
Gives a teammate a tactical instruction for how to fight.
Sneak around and attack from behind for extra damage.
FOLLOW ME
Tells a teammate to move with you in the same direction.
Follow me! I know the way to the boss room.
CLIMB UP TO THE NEXT LEVEL
Tells the player to move upward to progress in the game.
Climb up to the next level to find the key.
Videos
Watch these terms used in context
Dialogue
Read the dialogue and hover the blue words for definitions
Coach
PlayerOK everyone, tutorial time! press the A button to start.
Done! Now what do I do?
jump over that wall — press and hold A!
I jumped! But now there are enemies everywhere!
dodge left, then crouch behind the big rock. Quickly!
OK — I dodged! I'm crouching. Now can I attack?
Not yet! First collect the power-up on your right. It will make you stronger.
Got it! Power-up collected. My HP is full now!
Good. Now run forward and attack the enemy. Don't stop!
I'm running! I attacked — the enemy is down! Do I need to escape now?
No — climb the ladder on the left. The exit is at the top. Move fast!
I'm climbing! I can see the exit! Follow me, Coach — I'll defend the top!
Exercises
Complete all three exercises to see your final score
Matching
Click a word, then click its correct definition.
Click a word on the left, then its definition on the right.
Words
Definitions
Fill in the Blank
Drag the correct words from the word bank to complete each sentence.
Sentence 1
— — —A to start the game.
Sentence 2
— — —over the wall before the timer runs out!
Sentence 3
— — —all the gold coins to unlock the next door.
Sentence 4
— — —behind the crate — the enemy can't see you there!
Sentence 5
— — —the ladder to reach the top floor.
Sentence 6
Don't stand still!— — —to the safe zone now!
Sentence 7
— — —left — there's a rocket coming straight at you!
Sentence 8
Your team is under attack!— — —the base immediately!
Tip: Think about the meaning of each word and what makes sense in the sentence.
Multiple Choice
Choose the best answer for each question about the dialogue.
1.What does Coach tell the player to do first?
2.Why does Coach tell the player to collect the power-up?
3.What two things does Coach tell the player to do with the enemy?
4.Where is the exit?
5.What does the player say they will do at the top?
6.Which instruction is a NEGATIVE imperative in the dialogue?