Laughing matters : humour in the language classroom

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Laughing matters : humour in the language classroom

Péter Medgyes ; consultant and editor, Penny Ur

(Cambridge handbooks for language teachers / general editor, Michael Swan)

Cambridge University Press, 2002

  • : pbk

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 256-257) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Laughing Matters offers over 120 activities which will inject some light-hearted fun into lessons whilst still being grounded in respected language learning theory. Humour is a very effective way to help students remember key concepts and structures. The book contains step-by-step guidance on how to carry out the activities and suggestions for further work.

Table of Contents

  • Introduction
  • 1. Funny Starts
  • 2. Jokes and Wisecracks
  • 3. Puns and Puzzles
  • 4. Proverbs and Quotations
  • 5. Poems and Songs
  • 6. Pictures and Images
  • 7. Stories and Anecdotes
  • 8. Sketches and Dialogues
  • 9. Errors and Failures
  • 10. Children and Schools.

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