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Turn your word games into learning opportunities! 🙏 feat. EZ English Game Show #2 🕹️
The second episode of the EZ English Game Show has quite a thrilling competition 🎮, a wild story 🦄, and a strategy we can transform into a productivity hack! 💡We'll explore this and MORE in this week's newsletter!
Chris Madden
January 21st, 2025 • Reads in 7 minutes
For this week’s lesson - learn through word games!
Hello, tech-savvy learners! Ready to supercharge your English skills with word games? Let’s jump right in!
This week’s edition of the EZ English Newsletter will feature:
- 🎮 Insights on how playing word games can boost your language skills.
- 🧩 A word game strategy can be one great productivity hack!
- 🎯 Exercise your English AND boost your productivity with one task!
LAST GAME ON! ANSWERS…
FILL IN THE BLANKS
"The _______ helps developers understand user needs."
Answer: SURVEY
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHT!
Play your way to fluency! 🎮🕹️ It’s more fun to learn with friends!
We tried even more fun word games and challenges in the EZ English Game Show Episode 2! ✨
Word games aren’t just there to pass the time! 👾 Play them right, and these games will be your gateway to English fluency 😉
Engaging in word games can significantly enhance your language skills while providing a social platform for interaction. Here’s why playing these games is essential:
👥 Social Interaction: Games create a relaxed environment where you can practice speaking and writing with others, boosting confidence.
📖 Vocabulary Expansion: Regularly playing word games exposes you to new words and phrases, enriching your vocabulary.
💭 Critical Thinking: Analyzing clues and forming words helps sharpen your cognitive skills, which are crucial in tech-related fields.
To make the most of this opportunity, follow these steps:
Join a Game Session: Participate in an online word game or challenge a friend to a quick round. You can just hop on a Discord call with a friend and access many built-in word games to pass the time!
Focus on New Words: List any unfamiliar words you encounter during the game.
Use Them in Context: To reinforce your understanding, write sentences using these new words.
Get Competitive! Try to encourage other friends to compete with you in word games. It’s a good way to develop camaraderie among friends and really take your learning to the next level!
Not only will this improve your English fluency, but it can also help you network within the tech community by connecting over shared interests!
And remember, you’re not alone in this journey! Join the EZ English Club to find learning companions and useful English language resources.
TEACHER’S SPOTLIGHT
Need a Productivity Hack? 💡Start Easy, Finish Hard! 🏅
Ever wanted to become a productivity aficionado? Go to 0 to 💯 with a word game strategy!
Our contestants just experienced quite a thrilling⚡Rhyme Time where they have to come up with words that rhyme with “day” - and this sounds simple enough… until they ran out of words to say (see what we did there? 😉)!
While our contestants started using more complex words like parlay and subway, Jandell opted for a quicker path: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday…
Because it’s easier!
In word games where you have to think of words, tackle the easier words first before moving on to the more challenging ones.
This technique mirrors effective task management—by clearing out simpler tasks, you free up mental space for more complex challenges later on. This method not only boosts confidence but also ensures that you maximize your performance during gameplay.
GAME ON!
Rhyme Time
What word rhymes with "light" and means to make something clear or understandable?
What is it?
(Hint: It has “light” in it!)
Email us your guess! We’ll give the correct answer in tomorrow’s newsletter!
EZ LAUGHS 😂
To be fair - the dictionary is a great companion for any English learner!
TECH FACT ATTACK!
What is a Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC)? 📈
CAC or Customer Acquisition Cost refers to the total cost of acquiring a new customer, including marketing expenses and sales costs.
Understanding CAC is crucial for businesses as it helps gauge profitability and marketing effectiveness.
Example Sentence: "A low CAC indicates that a company efficiently converts leads into paying customers."
This insight is vital for anyone pursuing roles in sales or marketing within the tech industry.
While you level up your English with EZ English Club, consider joining us at Good Future Club so you can apply your learning to career prospects! We have upcoming paid tasks involving video editing and social media management!
GAME ON!
Fill in the Blanks!
"To be successful in tech, you need to have a strong _______ of the latest trends."
What is it?
(Hint: 13 letters, think about knowledge or awareness!)
Email us your guess! We’ll give the correct answer in tomorrow’s newsletter!
MASTERY PRO-TIP
Bullet-point your daily stand-up! ⛅
Want to practice concise communication? Imagine you’re in a scrum meeting and write 3-4 bullet points about:
✅ What did you accomplish yesterday? This can be anything you’ve done - any pending tasks at work, or any accomplishments, big or small! This practices your enumeration and organization skills.
📋 What do you plan to tackle today? Anything that you have to finish today, be it chores or work tasks. The way you organize your thoughts here will determine how you prioritize your workload.
🚧 Any blockers you’re facing. Things that you can remove or solve to accomplish your goals more efficiently. This improves your critical thinking skills.
This exercise helps prepare you for real-life agile team communication by honing your ability to summarize information clearly and effectively.
TECH FACT ATTACK!
What is Scrum?🎯
Scrum is an agile framework used for managing complex projects, particularly in software development.
The term "scrum" originates from rugby, where it describes a formation used to restart play.
Example Sentence: "Scrum allows teams to work collaboratively in short cycles called sprints."
This means that teams can adapt quickly to changes and continuously improve their processes—essential knowledge for anyone looking to work in tech project management.
EZ LAUGHS 😂
How many mistakes can you spot?
Thank you for reading today's newsletter! We hope you feel inspired to tackle this week with enthusiasm and curiosity.
Regards,
Chris Madden
Founder
Good Future Club & EZ English Club