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Is It a Joke or an Insult?

Conversation - B2-C1 | Advance Level

Description

Is sarcasm confusing, funny, or just rude? In this session, we’ll explore how sarcasm especially in humor, movies, and everyday conversations.

Together, we will:

- Learn how to recognize sarcasm and understand its tone
- Practice making playful, ironic comments without sounding rude
- Reflect on cultural limits and when sarcasm is too much

This session is about turning confusion into laughter, using language to play instead of offend, and learning how to joke without losing your kindness.

Questions list

1. Do you enjoy sarcastic jokes, or do you find them confusing or offensive?

2. Can you think of a movie or character that uses sarcasm a lot?

3. Have you ever misunderstood a sarcastic comment?

1. How would you define sarcasm? Is it common in your culture?

2. What makes sarcasm funny instead of mean?

3. Why do you think some people use sarcasm often while others avoid it?

4. How can tone of voice change the meaning of a sarcastic sentence?

5. Have you ever tried to be sarcastic in English and it went wrong?

6. What situations are not good for using sarcasm?

7. Do you think sarcasm can be a way to hide vulnerability?

8. Can sarcasm be a sign of intelligence or emotional distance?

1. You'll have 6 to 10 to have a free conversation.

Get ready for an engaging 10 minutes where you'll receive valuable feedback from your tutor regarding vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar mistakes

Rules

Be kind and respectful to everyone.

No flirting! If someone doesn’t want to share their social media or phone number, respect their choice.

Let everyone have a chance to speak.

Please avoid smoking or drinking while talking.

Keep your camera on at all times.

Note: If you break any of these rules, you may be banned