Introduction 🎮
Learning English while playing League of Legends can be challenging with all the special terms and abbreviations. Here’s a guide to help you understand and use common League of Legends vocabulary in English conversations.
Basic Vocabulary 📚
Game Elements
- champion / champ
- minions
- turret / tower
- jungle
- lane
- ability
- ultimate / ult
- summoner spell
- cooldown / CD
Roles and Positions
- top laner
- mid laner
- jungler
- support
- ADC (Attack Damage Carry)
- tank
- assassin
- mage
Useful Expressions and Examples 🎯
When Discussing Strategy
Example 1: “Let’s group mid and push.”
“We need to focus on objectives.”
When Communicating in Game
Example 2: “Enemy missing from mid.”
“Dragon spawns in one minute.”
When Discussing Team Composition
Example 3: “We need a tank in our team comp.”
“Our team lacks crowd control.”
In-Game Dialog Examples 🗣️
During Champion Select
A: “What role do you prefer?”
B: “I main support.”
A: “Can you play an enchanter?”
B: “Sure, I’ll pick Lulu.”
During a Match
A: “Can someone help me in top lane?”
B: “On my way.”
A: “Thanks for the gank.”
B: “No problem, let’s get this tower.”
Grammar Points 📝
Using Gaming Terms in Sentences
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to be + role/position Example: “She is our team’s jungler.”
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need + object Example: “We need vision in the river.”
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should + verb Example: “We should contest this dragon.”
Common Mistakes ❌
Incorrect: “Enemy are missing.” Correct: “Enemy is missing.”
Incorrect: “We needs ward.” Correct: “We need wards.”
Communication Phrases 🎯
Starting a Game
- “Good luck, have fun.”
- “Prefer mid or top.”
- “Can anyone swap roles?”
During Teamfights
- “Focus the carry.”
- “Save your ultimate.”
- “Back off, regroup.”
Game Status Expressions 📊
Formal Callouts
- “Objective spawning soon.”
- “Enemy summoners down.”
- “Vision control needed.”
Gaming Slang 💡
Common Abbreviations
- “omw” (on my way)
- “mia” (missing in action)
- “gg” (good game)
Vocabulary in Context 📖
Example: “A gank refers to a surprise attack from the jungle.”
“Kiting means attacking while moving away from enemies.”
Summary 🎯
Key Points to Remember
- Learn basic game terminology
- Practice clear communication
- Use appropriate abbreviations
Remember to stay positive and communicate clearly with your teammates. These expressions will help you coordinate better with English-speaking players.
Situational Phrases 🗨️
When Things Go Well
- “Nice play.”
- “Great teamfight.”
- “Well done.”
When Recovering from Mistakes
- “My bad.”
- “We can still win.”
- “Let’s play safe.”