B1 – Intermediate
Grow a Garden is a horticultural-themed game. On June 14, 2025, the game broke the record for having the most number of users who were simultaneously online at the same time. This is more than the 14.3 million that the famous game Fortnite has set previously.
Read the article about how Grow a Garden broke the record for concurrent users.
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2506/250623-grow-a-garden.html
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “to break the record for something” mean? “An online gardening game has broken the record for the most users being online at the same time.” Use this idiom in a sentence. Give a synonym or similar expression.
- What does “to be fueled by someone/something” mean? “The game’s owners said its success is fueled by vibrant social interactions.“ Use this phrase in a sentence. Give a synonym or similar expression.
- What does “to unlock something” mean? “They can also unlock rare seeds, exotic crops, and underwater gardens and magical forests.” Use this phrase in a sentence. Give a synonym or similar expression.
Discussion Questions:
- What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word “garden”?
- Share your reaction and opinion about this news.
- What do you think about this game? Would you be interested in trying to play it? Why or why not?
- Experts believe Grow a Garden may not lead to a love of gardening. What is your opinion about this?
- Have you ever played any simulation game like “Grow a Garden”? Talk about how to play that game and why you liked it.