Laughing matters : humour in the language classroom
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Laughing matters : humour in the language classroom
(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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