The business of eSports – 6 Minute English





The Rise of eSports: A New Era of Competitive Gaming

In this 6 Minute English episode, Neil and Sam discuss the world of eSports, shedding light on the massive growth and popularity of competitive video gaming.

Today’s movie

6 Minute English

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FY51RKsK3c

Listening Quiz

Before diving into the vocabulary, let’s test your knowledge with a quiz question: Approximately how much was generated by eSports and video games in the last year?

Q1: Approximately how much was generated by eSports and video games in the last year?

Q2: What does Gabriël Rau think about the growth of eSports?

Q3: What does ‘staple’ mean in the context of eSports?

Q4: What is emphasized as important when introducing children to video games?

Q5: What does ‘aspiration’ mean in the context of the discussion?

Vocabulary

Let’s review some key words and phrases discussed in the video:

Staple
A basic element or activity that is expected or customary
Football is a staple of the school curriculum.

Discipline
The practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior
Discipline is important when managing time spent on video games.

Aspiration
A hope or ambition for the future
Her aspiration is to organize a successful eSports event.

Time-consuming
Taking up a lot of time or requiring a significant amount of time to complete
Playing video games can be very time-consuming.

Organise
To arrange or coordinate an event or activity
She plans to organise a gaming tournament for local enthusiasts.


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