Whether you're playing for fun, watching streamers, or chatting with friends online, you, an ESL learner, will hear a lot of English vocabulary around “video games.” Gaming is a global hobby and understanding the words people use can help you connect, compete, and express yourself better in English. Mastering today’s vocabulary will level up your conversation skills, both in-game and in real life. Let’s jump right in!

5 Vocabulary Words

1. Video game (Noun): An electronic game played on a computer, console, or mobile device.

   • Example Sentences:

     1. I play video games with my friends every weekend.

     2. Her favorite video game is about building and survival.

     3. Video games can be relaxing or competitive.

2. Controller (Noun): A handheld device used to play games on a console.

   • Example Sentences:

     1. I dropped my controller during the final level!

     2. This game works better with a wireless controller.

     3. He bought a new controller because his old one stopped working.

3. Level up (Verb): To reach a higher level in a game by earning points or completing tasks.

   • Example Sentences:

     1. I need more experience points to level up.

     2. She leveled up after winning three battles.

     3. Every time you level up, you unlock new skills.

4. Multiplayer (Adjective/Noun): A game mode where multiple people play together, either online or in person.

   • Example Sentences:

     1. We played the multiplayer mode and worked as a team.

     2. This multiplayer game lets you compete with players around the world.

     3. I prefer multiplayer games over single-player ones.

5. Character (Noun): A person or creature you control in a video game.

   • Example Sentences:

     1. My character has special powers and a cool costume.

     2. You can customize your character with new outfits.

     3. Every character has different strengths and weaknesses.

This weekend, I played a new video game with my cousin, and we couldn’t stop laughing. It was a fun multiplayer game where each character had a special ability. I used my controller to help complete missions and level up faster. We played for hours and didn’t even notice the time fly by!