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Laughing matters : humour in the language classroom / Péter Medgyes.

Medgyes, Péter. (Author).

Summary:

Laughing Matters is a resource book dealing with humour in the language classroom. It provides over 120 activities which will inject some light-hearted fun into lessons whilst still being grounded in language learning theory. Jokes provide teachers with a rich resource of patterned language use and cultural knowledge. Humour is also a very effective way to help students remember key concepts and structures. This book provides support for teachers in the form of background information on humour and step-by-step guidance on how to carry out the activities and suggestions for further work.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0521799600 (pbk.)
  • Physical Description: ix, 262 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
  • Publisher: New York : Cambridge University Press, 2002.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subject:
Language and languages > Study and teaching.
Wit and humor in education.

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at Decoda Literacy Library.

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Decoda Literacy Library 418.007 M43 2002 (Text) 35410000032953 General Collection Volume hold Available -