Multi-week course

Bundle of classes with a progressive set of learning outcomes

Isn't that funny: Types of humor
Conversational Englishonline course

Taught by Michael Ngonidzashe M.

5(18 reviews)

Fully booked

Isn't that funny: Types of humor

Level

B2

Number of classes

5

Class length

55 minutes

Frequency

一周一次

Group size

2–6 students

About this course

If you love to laugh or joke around, this course is for you! Understanding humor is an integral part of language fluency. In this course, you will become more familiar with different types of jokes and sarcasm. Other classes in this course include slapstick comedy, humor in film and TV, and speaking with humor.

What you will learn

• Discuss classic English joke formats

• Practice delivering jokes in order to elicit a humorous response

• Discuss the unique characteristics of sarcasm and irony

• Practice recognizing sarcasm in conversation

• Discuss the way speakers adjust their voice, rhythm and intonation when being humorous

• Practice identifying and applying humourous vocal patterns

• Discuss physical humor and the types of body language people use when being funny

• Practice taking a stance on various types of slapstick comedy

• Discuss comedy genres in film and video entertainment

• Practice critiquing various styles of comedy presented in film

Classes in this course

1. Classic joke formats

2. Sarcasm and irony

3. Speaking with humor

4. Slapstick comedy

5. Humor in film and TV

Important information

This group class is only for adults (18+)

Upcoming classes

Get early access to future classes

Taught by Michael Ngonidzashe M.

On Preply since 2021

Verified tutor

5 (18 reviews)

1,476 lessons taught

TEFL certified tutor 你好!我的名字是迈克尔。我是一位有经验的English teacher from Zimbabwe. I have extensive experience and knowledge in ESL instruction with expertise in business English, general English, and exam preparation. I would love to share my enthusiasm with the learners on this platform. If you want to improve your listening and comprehension skills, speaking skills, reading skills, business language, and interview skills, or maybe just learn English for travel? Book a lesson with me and let's work on it together. In our first lesson, we will create a personalized curriculum based on the goals you intend to achieve through learning English. You will also get a sample of the way I teach. I really enjoy seeing people achieve their learning goals and knowing I had a hand in helping them through it and I always do my best to be helpful to the best of my ability. Learning a new language can be intimidating. I understand that you are an individual with your own specific needs. I know it is not easy to speak to native speakers, and that is why provide a safe and friendly environment where you can practice and build your confidence without worrying about mistakes. I know most people start with learning to read and write then moving from that to listening and speaking can be challenging. Let us work through a series of video and audio clips to help you connect the written with the spoken. I have found that watching content with different accents with the aid of a tutor and a worksheet related to the video clip helps improve listening and speaking to a great extent. Let us work through basic grammar and vocabulary so you can build your own basket of language that will make you more confident in your ability to express yourself. I will create a personalized folder for tracking your growth and maintaining a record of your learning. Fluency comes from listening as you hear phrases you learn to use words in their correct form then you cement them through speaking practice. As we go you will also get the opportunity to give feedback on what we can change to improve the quality of your lessons. Book a lesson with me and let's take this journey together. I am a TEFL-certified tutor with a bachelor's degree in geology and chemistry and I am currently a software engineering student. My method involves assessing my students' weaknesses and adjusting the homework to cover the material that the class lessons do not. I incorporate multimedia to improve listening skills as well as to help beginners associate words with images. I do both grammar and vocabulary lessons. I specialize in business English as well as general-purpose English. I also do homework assistance for teens in physics, chemistry, social sciences and English. Book a trial lesson with me and we can prepare a custom lesson plan suited to your specific needs. I would love to take this journey with you and help you celebrate your achievements. I am a patient tutor who take time to document what issue we have a s we go and I use this in future lesson plans.

upcoming classes

Get early access to future classes

Frequently asked questions

What are Preply group classes?

How do the courses work?

How much does it cost?

How do payments work?

How to join the class?

What happens if I’m late?

Can classes get canceled?

Preply uses cookies according to the settings of your browser. Detailed information can be found in theCookie Policy
Baidu
map