Understanding fast speech
UNDERSTANDING FAST (REAL) ENGLISH If you join a video game with native English speakers, one of the first things you will likely notice is how fast they speak. They may slow down for you, but not when they are talking with each other. If you are very good at the game you are playing –...
Hello English Teachers
I (Terry) taught English for 50 years. Very early on (about the time when the above photo was taken) I was struck by the fact that many students study English for ten or more years, but never learn it well enough to actually use it. My main interest, then, became to help them finish the...
The most popular video games can be great English-language-learning resources
The most popular video games can be great English-language-learning resources Graphics by Denis Samovol Terry Fredrickson December 19, 2018 A common perception of video gaming among non-gamers is that at best it is a harmless distraction and at its worst, it’s an addictive time-wasting impediment to getting ahead in life. While there certainly are dangers...
Our Targated Audience
OUR TARGATED AUDIENCE We are especially interested in those gamers who would like to be able to join in multiplayer games with English speakers. Many of them have never thought of doing this and, hopefully, we can motivate them to give it a try. If the gamers are skilled in a particular game, they can...
Videojuegos: Juega en inglés!
Juega tu videojuego favorito y aprende inglés al mismo tiempo. Watch Video
Words for Gamers: CRINGE
“Cringe” is normally used as a verb, meaning to react to something with fear or embarrassment, but video gamers often use it as a noun. Let’s find out how. Watch Video
English you can use: Let Ninja teach you
American streamer Ninja, 24 million YT subscribers, is both very skillful and very entertaining. You can learn English from him too. Watch for words and phrases you can use. We’ll help you. Watch Video
Vocabulary: Found in video games and used in business!
A business English coach explains how words we found in popular video games are used in business situations. The words and phrases include “In sync”, “I don’t get it”, “There you go”, “Composure”, “Accessible”, “Get Away With”, “Chemistry”, “Hesitant”, “Neglect”, and “Handy”. Watch Video
ESL/EFL/ESOL TEACHERS: HELP YOUR STUDENTS USE REAL ENGLISH FOR GAMERS PRODUCTIVELY
For the most part, our videos are not something you will need to use in class, but you can help your students get started using our content during their out-of-class gaming time. Find out how here See Page
Help Your Students Use REAL ENGLISH FOR GAMERS productively
We help students improve their English through the video games they play. You can help them get started.
Can you understand a 5-year-old?
You are going to like little 5-year-old Addie. She has a great personality and she is surprisingly good at Fortnite. But can you understand her? We’ll give you two chances for everything she says. Watch Video
Fortnite: Fresh and Talking Ben
Australian streamer Fresh’s attempt to have a talking dog get him a Fortnite win is a perfect introduction to English question formation. Lots of natural repetition – not the “repeat after me” we get in many classes. Fun too. Watch Video
English You Can Use! | Minecraft #3: Jungle Survival with StarMiner!
Learn more words, phrases and sentences that you can use while playing Minecraft Survival. Watch Video
Teachers: Help your students learn English from video games
Find out how you can help your students learn English from the video games they play outside of the classroom. Make them active learners. See Page
Make video games a learning experience
Serious suggestions for helping students use their out-of-class recreational gaming time to improve their English language skills.
Teachers and Students: Share the fun
Here are some suggestions that could really help make teaching/learning English more fun and productive. The key word is “share”. Watch Video