Chatterbox #328 – What makes you laugh? Part 1 (ad free)
Episode description
In this episode, Andrew and Anna talk about comedy and what makes them laugh. They share stories about the types of humor they enjoy and discuss the differences in comedy across cultures, from British and American sitcoms to well-known comedians. Tune in to hear their thoughts and add some fun to your English learning!
Fun fact
The word “sitcom” stands for “situational comedy,” a genre of TV that focuses on funny situations in everyday life. Popular sitcoms like Friends or The Office have become global sensations, but did you know the first-ever sitcom was Pinwright’s Progress, a British show that aired in 1946?
Expressions included in the study guide
- To crack a joke
- Comedy gold
- Deadpan
- To push the envelope
- To rinse / to roast
- To take the mick out of
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Chatterbox #328 – What makes you laugh? Part 1 (ad free)
Episode description
In this episode, Andrew and Anna talk about comedy and what makes them laugh. They share stories about the types of humor they enjoy and discuss the differences in comedy across cultures, from British and American sitcoms to well-known comedians. Tune in to hear their thoughts and add some fun to your English learning!Fun fact
The word "sitcom" stands for "situational comedy," a genre of TV that focuses on funny situations in everyday life. Popular sitcoms like Friends or The Office have become global sensations, but did you know the first-ever sitcom was Pinwright’s Progress, a British show that aired in 1946?Expressions included in the study guide
- To crack a joke
- Comedy gold
- Deadpan
- To push the envelope
- To rinse / to roast
- To take the mick out of
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Sign inHosts: Andrew Bates and Anna Connelly
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Episode preparation/research: Andrew Bates
Audio editor: Marshall Vaillancourt
Transcriptionist: Heather Bates
Study guide writer: Indiana Brown
English editor: Alina Morozova
Operations: Tsuyoshi Kaneshima
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