Unit 2: Humour Speaking Task

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Humour

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Before we start
Let's take a look back at some types of humour discussed at the beginning of this unit.

The terms might be slightly different, but the idea is the same.

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Which types of humour
do you remember?

Slide 3 - Mind map

Slide 4 - Video

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Slide 6 - Video

Slide 7 - Video

Slide 8 - Video

Today's task
Watch two different comedians. Take notes on the following: 
  • Did you understand all the jokes? Why (not)?
  • Which was your favourite joke? Why?
  • What sort of humour was used?
  • What are the differences and similarities?
  • Which comedian was your favourite? Why?

  • After this you talk about these questions with your neighbour (in English of course :)!)

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The questions
  • Did you understand all the jokes? Why (not)?
  • Which was your favourite joke? Why?
  • What sort of humour was used?
  • What are the differences and similarities?
  • Which comedian was your favourite? Why?
Types of
humour
  • Slapstick
  • Puns
  • One-liners
  • Dark
  • Self-deprecating
  • Observational
Marty Simpson vs Leanne Morgan
Jim Gaffigan vs Ryan Hamilton
Taylor Mason vs Ross Bennett

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