Vocabulary
12 key words for this lesson
USERNAME
The name you choose for your account in a game.
My username is DragonSlayer99. What is your username?
RANK
A title or number that shows how skilled you are.
I am Silver rank. I want to reach Gold next season.
MAIN
The character you play most often.
My main is the warrior. I play him in every match.
SOLO
Playing alone, without a team.
I usually play solo because my friends are offline.
SQUAD
A group of players who play together as a team.
I play with my squad every weekend. We are four players.
PLATFORM
The device you use to play — PC, console, or mobile.
I play on PC. What is your platform?
CASUAL
Playing for fun, not to compete seriously.
I am a casual player. I play to relax after school.
COMPETITIVE
Playing seriously to win and improve your rank.
He is a competitive player. He practises for two hours every day.
FAVOURITE
The one you like the most.
My favourite game is this one. I play it every day.
HOURS
The amount of time you have spent playing a game.
I have 500 hours in this game. I know every map.
REGION
The part of the world where your game server is.
I play in the Asia region. My connection is very good.
LOBBY
The waiting room where players meet before a match.
I am in the lobby. The match starts in 30 seconds.
Phrases
6 phrases and their meanings
MY NAME IS
Use this to introduce yourself — say your username or real name.
Hi! My name is Kai. Nice to meet you!
I PLAY ON
Use this to say which platform or game you play.
I play on PC. Do you play on console or mobile?
I MAINLY PLAY
Use this to say which game or character you play most often.
I mainly play battle royale. I love the last-player-standing format.
NICE TO MEET YOU
A polite phrase to say when you meet someone for the first time.
Nice to meet you! Do you want to play together sometime?
I AM A CASUAL PLAYER
Use this to say you play for fun and don't take rank seriously.
I am a casual player. I don't worry about my rank — just fun!
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN PLAYING
Ask this to find out how much experience someone has.
How long have you been playing? I started two months ago.
Videos
Watch these terms used in context
Dialogue
Read the dialogue and hover the blue words for definitions
Alex
KaiHey! Welcome to the lobby. What's your username?
Hi! My name is Kai — username KaiStorm22. Nice to meet you! Are you casual or competitive?
Mostly casual, but I play ranked sometimes. What's your rank?
I'm Bronze. I'm new — only 50 hours so far. What platform are you on?
PC. I mainly play in the Asia region.
Same! PC, Asia region. Do you play solo or with a squad?
Both! Solo in the morning, squad on weekends. Who is your main?
The ranger. She is my favourite — fast and good from long range. Want to play together?
For sure! The match starts in 30 seconds. Good luck, Kai!
You too! Let's win this one!
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— — —is KaiStorm22. What is yours?
Sentence 2
I play on— — —— it's my favourite platform.
Sentence 3
I am a— — —player. I play just for fun.
Sentence 4
My— — —is the ranger. I play her every match.
Sentence 5
I play in the Asia— — —. My connection is very fast.
Sentence 6
I have 500— — —in this game. I know every map.
Sentence 7
We are a— — —of four — we play together every weekend.
Sentence 8
Everyone is in the— — —. The match starts in 10 seconds.
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 is Kai's username?
2.What rank is Kai?
3.What platform does Alex play on?
4.How does Alex usually play — solo or with a squad?
5.Who is Kai's main character?
6.How many hours has Kai played so far?