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:
Football is a staple of the school curriculum.
Discipline is important when managing time spent on video games.
Her aspiration is to organize a successful eSports event.
Playing video games can be very time-consuming.
She plans to organise a gaming tournament for local enthusiasts.