LESSON 6A: LISTENING AND VOCABULARY - Switch on
📑 Article Contents
Match the game genres from the box with the definitions. Which of the genres can you see in the pictures?
Game Genres Box:
Platform • puzzle • racing • sandbox • sports
Definitions:
- move freely through a virtual world → sandbox game
- control a player/team in a match or competition → sports
- put things in the right place or solve clues (often with a time limit) → puzzle
- jump over walls and other obstacles → platform
- compete to ride, drive or fly the fastest and finish first → racing
Visual Identification: Examine the pictures in your book and identify which of these game genres they represent.
2 SPEAKING In groups, ask and answer the questions.
- What are the typical arguments you hear against playing video games too often?
- What are the three best reasons for playing video games?
Students’ own answers – Share your perspectives and listen to your group members' opinions.
3 You will hear three short recordings. Read questions 1–3 and study the pictures. Then listen and choose the correct answer for each recording.
4 Complete the questions with the words from the box. Then in pairs, ask and answer the questions.
Words: consoles • educational • gamer • genres
- How often do you play video games? Who do you play with? Do you usually play on video consoles, on PCs or on devices?
- What are your favourite genres: action, sandbox, role-playing ...?
- Do you like playing educational games where you learn something?
- Are you a serious gamer or do you just play for fun?
📚 Gaming & Technology Vocabulary
Game Genres:
platform, puzzle, racing, sandbox, sports, action, role-playing
Gaming Terms:
consoles, gamer, genres, educational games, serious gamer
Activities:
play video games, solve puzzles, compete, control players/teams
🔗 English Learning & Gaming Resources
🌐 Authoritative Learning Websites:
🎮 BBC Learning English - Video Games Vocabulary:
Episode discussing video games and related vocabulary.
Episode discussing video games and related vocabulary.
🎧 Cambridge English - Technology Topics:
Listening exercises on technology and gaming themes.
Listening exercises on technology and gaming themes.
📚 British Council - Digital & Media Literacy:
Video series including topics on digital entertainment.
Video series including topics on digital entertainment.
