Video Games & Esports
Part 1 (4-5 minutes)
Directions: Answer naturally and directly. Aim for 2-3 sentences per answer.
- Topic: Work or Studies
- Do you work or are you a student?
- What do you like to do in your free time?
- Do you think gaming can be a productive activity?
- Topic: Gaming Habits
- Do you play video games? If so, what kind?
- Do you prefer playing on a console, PC, or mobile phone?
- Do you prefer single-player games or multiplayer games?
- Topic: Community
- Have you ever made friends through online gaming?
- Do you watch other people play games on platforms like Twitch or YouTube?
- What is the appeal of watching esports tournaments?
Part 2 (3-4 minutes)
Directions: You have 1 minute to prepare and should speak for 1-2 minutes.
👉 Describe a video game you enjoyed playing.
You should say:
- What the game is called and what type of game it is
- What the goal of the game is
- When you usually played it
and explain why you enjoyed playing this game so much.
Part 3 (4-5 minutes)
Directions: Discuss the broader themes. Give extended answers (4-6 sentences).
- Why have video games become such a dominant form of entertainment?
- What are the positive and negative effects of playing video games?
- Do you think esports should be included in major sporting events like the Olympics?
- How has the video game industry evolved in the last decade?
- Can skills learned from video games be useful in real life?
