Vocabulary
8 key words for this lesson
TEAMMATE
A person who is on your team and plays alongside you.
My teammate saved me just before I got eliminated from the match.
CALLOUT
Information you tell your team about where an enemy is located.
She made a quick callout so the whole team knew where the enemies were hiding.
COORDINATE
To plan and work together with others to achieve a shared goal.
We need to coordinate our attacks so we don't all rush in at the same time.
STRATEGY
A plan designed to achieve a goal, especially winning a game.
Our strategy was to split into two groups and attack from different angles.
RESPAWN
To come back to life in a game after your character has been eliminated.
After I respawn, I'll join you at the objective right away.
FLANK
To attack an enemy from the side or from behind.
If you flank them from the right, I'll distract them from the front.
CLUTCH
Describing something impressive done at a critical, high-pressure moment.
That was a clutch move — you saved us when we were about to lose!
ROTATE
To move your character to a different position or area of the map.
We need to rotate to the north side before the enemy gets there.
Phrases
4 phrases and their meanings
PUSH FORWARD
To move ahead and attack, advancing toward the enemy.
The enemy team is weakened — it's time to push forward and win this!
FALL BACK
To retreat from danger and move to a safer position.
We're outnumbered — fall back to the base and regroup!
BACK UP
To support and help a teammate who needs assistance.
Can someone back up our sniper? She is being attacked from all sides.
CALL OUT
To verbally announce enemy positions so your team can react.
Always call out enemy positions so your teammates can react quickly.
Videos
Watch these terms used in context
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Gaming Communication in Action
Watch real gamers use these communication terms during a live match.
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Team Strategy & Coordination
See how professional teams coordinate and call out positions.
Dialogue
Read the dialogue and hover the blue words for definitions
Zara
Jax
MayaJax, can you flank from the left side? They won't see you coming.
Got it! I'll rotate around and back you up.
Callout! Two enemies pushing from the north entrance!
Okay team, let's coordinate our attack. Push forward on my signal!
I'm in position. Ready when you are, teammate.
Three... two... one... push forward!
They got me! I need to respawn. Fall back for a moment!
Nice work everyone! We totally clutched that round!
Great strategy! Now let's rotate east and back up our teammates over there.
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
We need to— — —our attack so everyone knows the plan.
Sentence 2
There are too many enemies here! We should— — —to a safer position.
Sentence 3
I'll— — —to the east side of the map and surprise them from behind.
Sentence 4
Can you— — —where the enemies are hiding so we can plan?
Sentence 5
They're running low on health — it's time to— — —and finish this round!
Sentence 6
I'm surrounded by enemies! Can someone— — —and help me fight them off?
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 does Zara ask Jax to do at the beginning of the conversation?
2.After saying he will rotate, what else does Jax promise to do?
3.What information does Maya share when she shouts "Callout!"?
4.What happens to Maya during the match?
5.What word does Jax use to describe their impressive performance under pressure?