Conversation & Listening - The Gamer

Students will enjoy listening to this woman talk about how she became a professional gamer and how she makes a living from playing computer games. They will exchange their own views and preferences about computer games and think about the different types of people that play different types of games.

The students will also enjoy working together in groups to create and present their own computer game scenario and pitch.

The lesson includes a number of interactive activities and a short audio script.

Aims:

• To enable students to discuss their experiences and a range of issues around video games.
• To develop students' listening and speaking skills.

Level:

• Low intermediate + (A2/B1)

Materials:

• Teachers' Guide (PDF)
• Digital presentation: Sample Copy
• Pronunciation activity: https://bit.ly/game-dict
• Summary activity: https://bit.ly/game-sum
• Audio: https://bit.ly/game-audio