Vocabulary
12 key words for this lesson
BIG
Large in size — takes up a lot of space.
The boss is BIG — he fills the whole screen!
SMALL
Not big — little in size.
The fairy is SMALL — she can hide behind a rock.
FAST
Moves very quickly.
My character is FAST — nobody can catch her!
SLOW
Does not move quickly — takes a long time.
The stone giant is SLOW but very strong.
STRONG
Has a lot of physical power.
The warrior is STRONG — one punch destroys the wall!
WEAK
Does not have much power — easy to defeat.
At level 1, my character is WEAK and has low HP.
SCARY
Frightening — makes you feel afraid.
The final boss is SCARY — I don't want to fight him!
FRIENDLY
Nice and helpful — not dangerous.
The village merchant is FRIENDLY and gives you quests.
MAGICAL
Has special powers or uses magic.
The wizard is MAGICAL — she can fly and throw spells.
ARMOURED
Wearing protective metal or equipment.
The knight is ARMOURED — arrows can't hurt him easily.
TALL
High from top to bottom — the opposite of short.
The dragon is TALL — taller than any building in the game.
DANGEROUS
Can cause a lot of damage or harm.
Don't go near that enemy — it is very DANGEROUS!
Grammar Focus
Understand the grammar rule behind this lesson's topic
Grammar focus
Focus: "is" and "isn't" + adjective
Use is (positive) or isn't / is not (negative) + an adjective to describe a character.
Phrases
6 phrases and their meanings
THIS CHARACTER IS
Use this to describe a character with one adjective.
This character is fast and very dangerous.
HE SHE ISNT
Use isn't to say what a character is NOT like.
She isn't slow — she is the fastest in the game!
MY CHARACTER IS VERY
Add very before an adjective to make it stronger.
My character is very strong — he can beat any enemy.
IS YOUR CHARACTER
Use this to ask someone about their character.
Is your character magical? Mine is armoured.
THE BOSS IS AND
Use and to join two adjectives together.
The boss is big and scary — I need help!
I THINK HE SHE IS
Use I think to give your personal opinion.
I think she is the most dangerous character in the game.
Videos
Watch these terms used in context
Dialogue
Read the dialogue and hover the blue words for definitions
Maya
LeoHave you seen the new boss in World 4? Is it scary?
Scary? It is terrifying! The boss is big and very dangerous.
Oh no! Is it fast too? My character isn't very fast.
No — the boss is actually slow. But it is extremely strong.
OK so my character is small and fast. Can I dodge its attacks?
Yes! Your character is perfect for this boss. She is very magical too, right?
She is! She has a fire spell. But the boss — is it armoured?
It is armoured on the front. But it isn't armoured on its back!
Perfect! I'll attack from behind. My character is strong enough from behind.
Exactly! The boss is scary but it isn't impossible. You can beat it!
OK — I think the boss is dangerous but my character is magical and fast. I'm ready!
That's the spirit! I think your character is the best for this fight. Good luck!
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
The final boss is very— — —. I was afraid to fight it!
Sentence 2
My character isn't— — —. She is actually very small.
Sentence 3
The wizard is— — —— she can cast fire and ice spells.
Sentence 4
Run! That enemy is very— — —— one hit and you lose all your HP!
Sentence 5
The village NPC is— — —and gives you free items.
Sentence 6
The knight is— — —— arrows and swords can't hurt him.
Sentence 7
She is the— — —character in the game — no one can catch her.
Sentence 8
The baby dragon is— — —and cute, but don't let that fool you!
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.How does Leo describe the World 4 boss at the start?
2.Is the boss fast?
3.Why is Maya's character good for fighting this boss?
4.Where is the boss NOT armoured?
5.What is Maya's plan to beat the boss?
6.Which sentence uses isn't correctly in the dialogue?