The business of eSports - 6 Minute English

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'eSports' is essentially competitive video gaming. Individuals and teams take part in competitions where they play video games. Tens of thousands of people turn up to watch these events. The players are professional and get paid huge salaries – the best ones are millionaires. Find out more about it in 6 Minutes English and learn new vocabulary along the way.

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𝐕𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐁𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐘
𝐞𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬
the business of competitive video gaming

𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐩𝐥𝐞
a basic essential that is expected and common

𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞-𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠
using up a lot of time

𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞
the following of rules and restrictions

𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐮𝐭 (𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠) 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫
to organise (something, such as an event)

𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
a hope or ambition for the future


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