Vocabulary
12 key words for this lesson
Listen to the audio for the full abbreviation
GG
Said at the end of a match to show respect and sportsmanship.
GG everyone — that was a really close match. Well played!
WP
A compliment for a good move, play, or performance.
WP on that last kill — I did not see that coming at all.
GJ
Quick praise for a teammate who did something well.
GJ on the clutch revive — you saved the whole team!
AFK
Used when a player is not at their device and not responding.
Sorry — I was AFK for two minutes. Did I miss anything important?
BRB
Used to say you are leaving for a short time but will return soon.
BRB — I need to grab some water. Start without me if the queue pops.
GL HF
A friendly phrase typed at the start of a match as a sign of respect.
GL HF to everyone in the lobby — may the best team win!
NVM
Used to cancel what you just said, or to say something is not important.
NVM — I found the item myself. Thanks anyway!
EZ
Means the match was not difficult. Can be seen as disrespectful to the losing team — use carefully.
That last round was NOT EZ — they almost had us in the final circle.
OMG
Expresses strong surprise, shock, or excitement in the moment.
OMG — did you see that shot? That was incredible!
LFG
Used when you want to find other players to join your team or party.
LFG for ranked — need two more players. Mic required!
GGWP
A stronger, more respectful version of GG — shows genuine appreciation for the match.
GGWP — that was one of the best matches I have played all season.
TY
A quick way to thank a teammate or opponent in chat.
TY for the revive — I owe you one!
Phrases
6 phrases and their meanings
GOOD GAME
The spoken version of GG — use this in voice chat or when talking about a match.
Good game everyone — that last round was incredibly close.
WELL PLAYED
The spoken version of WP — sounds more genuine and respectful than the abbreviation.
Well played on that clutch moment — you carried the whole team.
BE RIGHT BACK
The spoken version of BRB — always say this in voice chat before you go AFK.
Be right back — I need to answer the door. Give me 60 seconds.
GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN
The spoken version of GL HF — a respectful way to start any match.
Good luck, have fun everyone — let the best player win!
NICE ONE
A common spoken phrase to praise a teammate — the voice chat version of GJ.
Nice one! That snipe from across the map was unbelievable.
LOOKING FOR GROUP
The spoken version of LFG — use this when asking people to join your team.
I'm looking for group — anyone want to run ranked together tonight?
Register
How these words change across different contexts
Register Awareness
Register = choosing the right language for the right situation.
Register Tips
Dialogue
Read the dialogue and hover the blue words for definitions
Alex
SamGG everyone! WP — that was so close at the end.
GGWP! GJ on those last two kills, Alex. You clutched it!
TY! I almost lost it. Their team was NOT EZ at all — they were really good.
Agreed. BRB — I need water. AFK for two minutes.
No problem. LFG — anyone want to queue again? Need one more player.
OMG yes! I'm back. Let's go again. GL HF to us!
Ha! Good luck, have fun! One tip — in voice chat, always say the full words. Say 'be right back', not 'BRB'. It sounds much more natural.
Good point. And never say EZ at the end — it is rude. Always say 'good game' — win or lose.
Exactly. GG in text. 'Good game, well played' out loud. Same meaning — different style.
NVM the last loss — next match we win. Ready? GL HF!
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
— — —— that match was incredible. You all played so well.
Sentence 2
— — —for two minutes — I need to get my headset.
Sentence 3
— — —! I cannot believe you made that shot from so far away.
Sentence 4
— — —to everyone in the lobby — let the best team win!
Sentence 5
I was— — —— sorry I missed the call. What happened?
Sentence 6
— — —for ranked — need two players with mic.
Sentence 7
— — —for the heal — I would have died without you!
Sentence 8
That round was NOT— — —— they were the hardest team we faced.
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.Alex says 'their team was NOT EZ at all.' What does this mean?
2.Why does Sam go AFK during the conversation?
3.What is Alex's advice about using abbreviations in voice chat?
4.Which abbreviation should you AVOID saying after winning a match?
5.Sam types 'GL HF' before the next match. What is the full spoken version?
6.What does Alex say is the difference between 'GG' in text and 'good game' out loud?