Cheating in Video Games
ESL Lesson PlansCheating in Video Games

Cheating in Video Games

This B1-level lesson explores cheating in video games through a short video with guided questions, targeted vocabulary on gaming and cheating, and structured opinion discussion. Students analyse why players cheat, examine fairness in online games, and exchange personal views. The lesson develops speaking, critical thinking, and topic-specific vocabulary while encouraging respectful debate and clearer argumentation.

Skills

  • Can follow much of everyday conversation and discussion, provided it is clearly articulated in standard language or in a familiar variety.
  • Can produce a text on a topical subject of personal interest, using simple language to list advantages and disadvantages, and give and justify their opinion.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
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1

In groups, discuss the questions.

1
Have you ever cheated in a game? If so, what happened?
2
How do you feel when you see someone else cheating in a game?
3
What do you think about the idea of punishing players for cheating in video games?
4
Do you think consequences for cheating can make games more enjoyable? Why or why not?
5
What are some ways that games could encourage fair play instead of punishing cheaters?
2

Watch the video and answer the questions.

3

Read these conversation paying attention to the words in bold. Do you know what they mean?

4

Match the words to their definitions.

5

Fill in the gaps with the words from the list.

6

Read these opinions. Which one do you agree with the most and why?

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