Humour - What makes you laugh?

Conversation - B2-C1 | Advance Level

8 $

Mar. 20 Fri , 09:00 USA

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Description

In this lesson, we will talk about things that makes us laugh.
I will also share some jokes in English, so you can check how well you understand them!
After, we will look at different types of humour and think about what they mean. You will rank these different types according to the funniest and least funny.
To finish, we will answer some more in depth questions about humour and share our ideas.

Session Activities

1: What makes you laugh the most?

2: Do people in your country have a good sense of humour?

1: How is humour different between countries?

2: Do people in your culture like sarcasm?

3: Are there topics people should not joke about?

4: Is humour different between generations?

5: Why do people use humour in difficult situations?

6: Who is the funniest person you know?

Sarcasm

Saying something but meaning the opposite

Irony

An unexpected situation

Self-depreciating humour

Making fun of yourself

Dark humour

Making jokes about serious topics, such as death or murder.

Wordplay/ Pun

Using the sounds or meanings of words to make jokes

Anecdote

Telling a short, funny story