In Game Vocab
8 words — what they mean inside the game
UNLOCK
Gain access to a new item, area, or feature by meeting a requirement — earning it opens the gate.
I have unlocked the legendary armour set — it took six weeks of daily play to get it.
ACHIEVE
Successfully reach a goal or standard that requires real effort and skill.
She has achieved a perfect score on every level — something fewer than one percent of players have done.
COMPLETE
Finish every required part of a level, quest, or challenge — nothing is left unfinished.
I have completed the main questline — every mission, every side quest, everything.
EARN
Receive something as a reward because of effort, skill, or time invested.
He has earned the Collector badge after gathering every legendary item in the game.
BEAT
Defeat an opponent, boss, or challenge you were trying to overcome.
Have you ever beaten the final raid boss? It took me twenty-three attempts.
COLLECT
Gather items one by one, building up a full set over time.
I have collected all twelve legendary weapon skins — the last one was hidden behind a waterfall.
DISCOVER
Find something new for the first time — a secret area, mechanic, or item nobody else has found.
She has discovered a hidden vault on level seven that does not appear on any map.
MASTER
Practise a skill until you can perform it consistently and with complete control.
I have finally mastered the ice level — I can now complete it without falling a single time.
IRL Vocab
8 words — what they mean in real life
UNLOCK
(Informal) Gain access to a new opportunity, role, or stage in life by reaching a milestone.
She has unlocked her first promotion after three years of consistently strong performance.
ACHIEVE
Successfully reach a significant goal through sustained effort.
They have achieved every target on the project — the client is absolutely delighted.
COMPLETE
Finish something in full — every required stage has been done.
I have completed my driving course and I feel ready for the practical test.
EARN
Receive something deserved as a result of hard work, skill, or reliability.
He has earned the trust of his entire team through months of consistent effort.
BEAT
Defeat someone or something you were competing against — reach or go beyond a record.
She has finally beaten her personal best at the 10K — she ran it in forty-one minutes.
COLLECT
Gather items or experiences over a period of time, building up a meaningful total.
I have collected passport stamps from twenty-seven countries over the past five years.
DISCOVER
Find or learn something for the first time — a place, fact, or talent you did not know before.
Researchers have just discovered a new treatment that could change how we manage this condition.
MASTER
Develop a skill to a high level through consistent, dedicated practice.
She has mastered conversational Spanish in just eighteen months — she speaks with real confidence.
Compare
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Grammar Focus
Understand the grammar rule behind this lesson's topic
Grammar focus
Focus: Present Perfect — HAVE + past participle
Use the Present Perfect to talk about things you have done — without saying exactly when. The formula is simple: HAVE (or HAS) + the past participle of the verb. Use it to talk about achievements!
Phrases
6 phrases and their meanings
RACK UP
Accumulate a large number of points, wins, badges, or achievements over time.
I have racked up forty badges this season — more than anyone else in the guild.
She has racked up so many air miles she could fly business class to Tokyo for free.
SHOW OFF
Display your achievements or skills publicly in order to impress others.
After finally beating the final boss, she showed off her victory screen in the guild chat.
He worked hard for that qualification and he has every right to show it off.
WORK TOWARD
Make steady, deliberate progress in the direction of a specific goal.
Work toward the Platinum rank this season — you have enough skill, you just need consistency.
She has been working toward her project management qualification for the past year.
PULL OFF
Successfully accomplish something difficult or unlikely — something many others have failed at.
She pulled off a perfect run on the hardest difficulty — without taking a single hit.
The team pulled off a product launch in just six weeks — it went flawlessly.
BUILD UP
Gradually develop or accumulate something over time — skills, resources, or a reputation.
Build up your resource stockpile slowly — rushing to spend everything early is a common mistake.
He has built up a strong professional network over ten years in the industry.
LEVEL UP
(Beyond games) Improve meaningfully — reach a new stage of skill, confidence, or status.
I have levelled up my negotiation skills in the trading zone — I never get a bad deal anymore.
She levelled up her public speaking this year — she now presents to the whole company.
Videos
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Dialogue
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Mia
LeoLeo, I finally did it — I have completed the main questline. One hundred percent.
No way! Every mission? Including the dungeon raids? Have you beaten the final boss?
I have beaten it! It took me nineteen attempts — but I finally did it last night. I actually cried a little.
Nineteen is nothing — it took me forty-three. What about the legendary skins? Have you collected them yet?
Ten out of twelve. I have never discovered the last two — I have searched everywhere. Where are they?
I discovered one behind the waterfall on the ice level — completely invisible unless you walk straight into it. Nobody told me. I found it by accident.
The waterfall! I have been to that level a hundred times. Have you mastered the ice physics yet? I keep sliding off the edge.
It took weeks — but yes. Once I mastered the slide timing, the whole level opened up. You earn bonus points if you finish without a single fall.
I need to achieve a clean run before the season ends. I have earned every badge except the speedrun one — that is the only one left.
Then let's run it together tonight. I have unlocked the shortcut that cuts forty seconds off the route — once you see it, the speedrun badge is yours.
Exercises
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Complete the Sentence
Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence.
Choose the correct form to complete each present perfect sentence. Then read it aloud.
1.I have never this dungeon — it is the only one I have not finished yet.
2.She has all twelve legendary skins — there are none left for her to collect.
3.Have you ever a hidden area in this game? There are at least five secret zones.
4.He has finally the final raid boss — it only took him thirty-seven attempts.
5.I have every badge in the game except the one you get for completing a speed run.
6.She has the ice level — she completes it perfectly without a single mistake now.
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
I have— — —all twelve legendary weapon skins — it took four months of daily play.
Sentence 2
She has finally— — —the final raid boss after nineteen attempts.
Sentence 3
Have you ever— — —a hidden area behind the waterfall? It is invisible until you walk into it.
Sentence 4
He has— — —the ice physics — he completes the level perfectly every single time now.
Sentence 5
I have— — —every badge in the game except the speedrun one — that is the only one left.
Sentence 6
Have you— — —the main questline yet? I am only about halfway through.
Sentence 7
She has— — —the legendary armour set — it takes six weeks of daily play to get it.
Sentence 8
I have— — —everything I set out to do this season — it feels genuinely incredible.
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 the correct present perfect form of the verb BEAT?
2.Which sentence uses the present perfect correctly?
3.In the dialogue, how did Leo discover the hidden skin on the ice level?
4.What does RACK UP mean in the context of achievements?
5.Which question is grammatically correct in the present perfect?
6.In the dialogue, how many attempts did it take Mia to beat the final boss?