Cracking a Joke and a Dialogue

As Alex says in the YouTube video, understanding jokes is the last barrier for learners of English to break through. Jokes usually play with double meanings of words and that's the main reason why they are hard to understand. However, another important aspect lies in the cultural background which differs from one country to another. 

So, let's have some practice on double meanings. Why do you think this joke is funny?Please , send me your comments ;)

One of your last tasks this term is podcasting a joke which may be either a translation from a Catalan joke or an English one. Be careful when translating since the meaning might be lost! 

Watch Alex' video to learn more about English jokes. 


Along with the joke, you should podcast a dialogue with a classmate in which you discuss about some adverts of your choice. Upload the photographs you talk about in your post. 
(Note: follow the guidelines on page 29 in your Student Book.Don't forget to use the phrases and target vocabulary from the Speaking section.)