Chatterbox #329 – What makes you laugh? Part 2
In this episode, Andrew and Anna continue their chat about the challenges and joys of using humor in different languages. They share stories of failed jokes, moments when humor brought people together, and discuss how different cultures approach comedy. They also share their favorite types of comedy and talk about why some people seem naturally funny while others aren’t.
What you will learn:
- Vocabulary and expressions related to humor and comedy.
- Why some people might be naturally funnier than others.
- How language learners can become more comfortable using humor, even when it’s difficult.
How you will improve your English with this episode
- Grow your understanding of cultural and linguistic differences in humor.
- Improve your listening skills by following a natural conversation between two native speakers.
- Learn to recognize different types of humor, such as deadpan and self-deprecating.
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- Become a Culips member
- Study with the interactive transcript
- Join the Culips Discord server
- Small-group discussion class schedule (member only)
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Chatterbox #329 – What makes you laugh? Part 2
In this episode, Andrew and Anna continue their chat about the challenges and joys of using humor in different languages. They share stories of failed jokes, moments when humor brought people together, and discuss how different cultures approach comedy. They also share their favorite types of comedy and talk about why some people seem naturally funny while others aren’t.
What you will learn:- Vocabulary and expressions related to humor and comedy.
- Why some people might be naturally funnier than others.
- How language learners can become more comfortable using humor, even when it's difficult.
- Grow your understanding of cultural and linguistic differences in humor.
- Improve your listening skills by following a natural conversation between two native speakers.
- Learn to recognize different types of humor, such as deadpan and self-deprecating.
- Become a Culips member
- Study with the interactive transcript
- Join the Culips Discord server
- Small-group discussion class schedule (member only)
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Sign inHosts: Andrew Bates and Anna Connelly
Music: Song One by Artist One, Song Two by Artist Two
Episode preparation/research: Andrew Bates
Audio editor: Andrew Bates or Marshall Vaillancourt
Transcriptionist: Heather Bates
Study guide writer: Alina Morozova
English editor: Indiana Brown
Operations: Tsuyoshi Kaneshima
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