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Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 295: Playing Video Games.

This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 295. I'm your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in beautiful Los Angeles, California.

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This episode is called “Playing Video Games.” Let's get started.

Achim: Check out this new game I just got!

Marcia: Let me see. Oh, it’s a fighting game. I’m not into those. I like role- playing or simulation games a lot better.

Achim: This isn’t just a fighting game. You have to use strategy for each mission. Check out these amazing graphics!

Marcia: I can’t play that at my house. I have a different console.

Achim: Yes, you can. It’s multiplatform. Look at the box. It says that you can use a joystick as your navigation system or a keyboard and mouse.

Marcia: You know, right now I’m really into retro games.

Achim: You mean last year’s games?

Marcia: No,