The Role of Humor and Language Play in the English Language Classroom

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In this webinar we discuss theories and practical strategies regarding the use of humor and language play in the English language classroom. Some educators may feel that humorous language is not a good way to teach language, but this webinar explains how the use of humor and language play is a great tool for teaching your students pronunciation, grammar, and conversational language skills, with a specific focus on vocabulary knowledge.

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Dave Chiesa and Stephen Skalicky

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Teacher Educators Teachers Intermediate Advanced Grammar Pronunciation Speaking Vocabulary Integrated Skills Teacher Training Conversation
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