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EN: Use 'Welcome to' followed by a place to greet someone arriving at a specific location.
Welcome to our home!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is very common to use 'Hey' as a friendly, informal greeting among friends or acquaintances.
EN: Use 'look + adjective' to describe how something appears to your eyes.
The cake looks delicious.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common and polite to compliment the atmosphere or decor when entering a friend's workplace or home.
EN: To ask about past actions, use 'did' + 'subject' + 'base verb'. This shows the action happened and finished in the past.
What did you eat for breakfast?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, asking 'What did you do last night?' is a very common way to start a friendly conversation or 'small talk' with friends and colleagues.
EN: Use 'until' to show how long an action continued before it stopped at a specific time.
I stayed at the library until 9 PM.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, 'midnight' is a common way to say 12:00 AM, often implying staying up late for leisure activities.
EN: Use 'did' to ask questions about the past. When you use 'did', the main verb (like 'play') stays in its basic form.
What did you eat for breakfast?
EN: In English conversations, saying 'Oh really?' is a very common way to show you are listening and encourage the speaker to continue. It doesn't mean you doubt them; it shows interest.
EN: To talk about things that happened in the past, we usually add '-ed' to the end of the action word (verb).
I watched a movie yesterday.
EN: In gaming culture, a 'quest' refers to a specific mission or journey that a player must complete to earn rewards or progress in the story.
EN: Use 'What is a...?' to ask for the definition or explanation of a singular noun you don't know.
What is a podcast?
EN: In gaming culture, a 'quest' refers to a specific task or mission that a player must complete to earn rewards or progress in the story.
EN: Use 'and' to join two actions done by the same person in one sentence.
I drink water and eat an apple.
EN: In gaming culture, 'quests' and 'missions' are common terms used to describe tasks that players must complete to progress in the story.
EN: Use 'Sound + Adjective' to react to something you just heard. It shows your feeling or opinion about an idea.
That sounds great!
EN: In English conversations, using 'That sounds...' is a very common and polite way to show you are listening and interested in what the other person is saying.
EN: Use 'at first' to describe a situation or feeling that existed at the beginning of an event, which often changes later.
The book is boring at first, but it gets better.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common to encourage someone by acknowledging a difficulty but following it with a positive outcome, using 'But' to shift focus to the success.
EN: Use 'How many' followed by a plural noun to ask about the quantity of something you can count.
How many apples are there?
EN: In gaming culture, 'levels' can refer to stages of a game or the progress of a character. Asking 'How many levels' is a common way to gauge the length or difficulty of a game.
EN: Use 'There are' to say that more than one thing exists. Use 'I am on' to describe your current progress or location in a sequence like levels or pages.
There are ten books. I am on page five.
EN: In gaming culture, 'levels' can refer to stages of a game or the character's experience rank. Here, it refers to the stages Alex must complete.
EN: Use 'a lot of' to talk about a large amount or number of something. It can be used with both countable things (like levels) and uncountable things (like water).
There are a lot of people at the park.
EN: In casual conversation, 'Wow' is a very common way to show interest and keep the conversation going. It shows you are listening and impressed by what the other person said.
EN: Use 'more' before long adjectives (usually 2 or more syllables) to compare two things.
This movie is more interesting than the last one.
EN: Use 'Can you...' at the beginning of a sentence to ask about someone's ability or the possibility of doing something.
Can you swim in the ocean?
EN: In gaming culture, 'other people' often refers to the online community or friends. Asking this helps determine if a game is 'single-player' or 'multiplayer'.
EN: Use 'has' when the subject is 'It', 'He', or 'She' to show possession or features.
It has a big screen.
EN: In gaming culture, 'multiplayer' is a standard term. It's common to ask if a game is 'single-player' or 'multiplayer' when discussing hobbies.
EN: Use 'What does [word] mean?' to ask for the definition of a word you don't understand. Remember to use 'does' for singular subjects.
What does 'strategy' mean?
EN: In gaming culture, 'multiplayer' is a standard term. Asking for definitions is a natural way to keep a conversation going when learning new hobbies.
EN: Use 'It means...' to explain the definition or significance of a word or situation.
It means you are late.
EN: In gaming culture, 'multiplayer' is a standard term. Explaining it simply as 'playing together' is a common way to help non-gamers understand technical terms.
EN: Use 'better than' to compare two things when one is more good or positive than the other.
Eating fruit is better than eating candy.
EN: In Western gaming culture, 'multiplayer' is often seen as a social activity that builds community, contrasting with the stereotype of gaming as a solitary hobby.
EN: Use 'much' before a comparative adjective (like 'better') to add emphasis, meaning 'a lot more'.
This book is much better than the last one.
EN: In gaming culture, 'strategy' refers to the plan or method used to win. Using 'too' at the end of a sentence is a common way to add information in casual conversation.
EN: Use 'want to' followed by a base verb to express a desire or wish to do something.
I want to eat pizza.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, asking 'Can I...?' is a common and friendly way to join an activity, especially among friends.
EN: Use 'will' to talk about things you plan or promise to do in the future.
I will call you tomorrow.
EN: 'Of course' is a very common and polite way to say 'yes' when someone asks for a favor or permission.
EN: Use 'will' to talk about future plans or promises made at the moment of speaking.
I will call you later.
EN: In English, 'your place' is a very common and friendly way to say 'your home' or 'your apartment' among friends.
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about future plans or promises made at the moment of speaking.
We will watch a movie tomorrow.
EN: In gaming culture, a 'quest' refers to a specific mission or task. Using 'together' emphasizes the social and cooperative aspect of modern gaming.
EN: Use 'can't wait' followed by an exclamation to show you are very excited about something in the future.
I can't wait for the party!
EN: In English, 'fun' and 'funny' are different. 'Fun' means enjoyable (like a game), while 'funny' means something that makes you laugh (like a joke).
Key vocabulary words with IPA pronunciation, definitions, example sentences, and interactive quizzes.
Phrases with type tags, bilingual definitions, usage notes, and example sentences.
at the beginning
to participate in exciting or dangerous experiences
to be very excited about something that will happen
at your home
A genre of video game centered around completing specific tasks, missions, or journeys.
A distinct stage or area in a video game that a player must complete to progress.
A specific game setting that allows multiple players to interact in the same game environment.