Vocabulary
12 key words for this lesson
GENRE
A category or type of game with its own style and rules.
What genre is this game? It looks like an action RPG.
ACTION
A game type with fast movement, fighting, and quick reactions.
Action games are exciting — you fight and move all the time.
ADVENTURE
A game type focused on exploring a world and following a story.
I love adventure games because the stories are amazing.
STRATEGY
A game type where you plan your moves carefully to beat the enemy.
Strategy games are more difficult than action games — you have to think a lot.
HORROR
A game type designed to scare you with dark environments and scary enemies.
I don't like horror games — they are too scary for me at night!
RACING
A game type where you drive vehicles and compete to finish first.
Racing games are faster than any other genre — the speed is incredible!
PUZZLE
A game type where you solve problems and think creatively to progress.
Puzzle games are harder than they look — this level took me one hour!
SHOOTER
A game type where you aim and shoot enemies to win.
Shooter games are more popular than strategy games in my group.
EXCITING
Making you feel energetic, happy, and very interested.
Action games are more exciting than puzzle games for me.
DIFFICULT
Hard to do — needing a lot of skill and concentration.
This level is more difficult than the last one — I keep losing!
POPULAR
Liked and played by many people.
Battle royale is the most popular genre right now — everyone plays it.
PREFER
To like one thing more than another.
I prefer adventure games to horror games — I don't like being scared!
Phrases
6 phrases and their meanings
WHAT KIND OF GAMES DO YOU LIKE
Ask someone about their favourite game type — a great conversation starter.
What kind of games do you like? I love action and racing games!
I PREFER TO
Use this to say you like one thing more than another.
I prefer strategy games to action games — I like thinking carefully.
MORE EXCITING THAN
Use this comparative phrase to say one thing gives you more energy and interest.
Action games are more exciting than puzzle games — they are so fast!
MY FAVOURITE GENRE IS
Use this to tell someone which type of game you love the most.
My favourite genre is RPG — I love the long stories and big worlds.
I'M NOT A BIG FAN OF
A polite way to say you don't really enjoy something.
I'm not a big fan of horror games — they are too scary for me!
HARDER THAN IT LOOKS
Use this when something is more difficult than you expected.
This puzzle game is harder than it looks — I cannot pass level 3!
Videos
Watch these terms used in context
Dialogue
Read the dialogue and hover the blue words for definitions
Alex
SamHey Sam! What genre of game are you playing? It looks intense!
It's an action game! Action games are more exciting than puzzle games for me. What do you prefer?
I prefer strategy games. They are more difficult than action games — but I love thinking carefully.
Really? I'm not a big fan of strategy. horror games are more popular than strategy in our group!
Ha! Horror games are scarier than strategy for sure. My favourite genre is actually RPG.
RPG? Those games are longer than other genres. Do you prefer solo or multiplayer RPGs?
Solo. Multiplayer is faster, but the story in solo games is better than in multiplayer.
I understand! racing games are more fun than anything else for me — I love the speed!
Each to their own! What kind of games do you like most right now?
Racing! It is faster than any other genre and more exciting than watching real racing on TV!
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
My favourite— — —is RPG — I love building my character.
Sentence 2
— — —games are fast — you fight and move all the time.
Sentence 3
I love— — —games — the speed is incredible!
Sentence 4
— — —games are scary — I always close my eyes!
Sentence 5
— — —games make me think. I plan every single move.
Sentence 6
Battle royale is the most— — —genre right now — everyone plays it.
Sentence 7
This— — —game is harder than it looks — I can't pass level 3!
Sentence 8
I— — —adventure games to horror games.
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 genre is Sam playing at the start of the dialogue?
2.Why does Alex prefer strategy games?
3.Which genre does Sam say is most popular in their group?
4.What is Alex's favourite genre?
5.Why does Alex prefer solo RPGs over multiplayer?
6.Sam says racing games are more exciting than what?