{"id":981,"date":"2011-01-26T15:01:24","date_gmt":"2011-01-26T14:01:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/eltchat.com\/?p=981"},"modified":"2011-01-26T15:01:24","modified_gmt":"2011-01-26T14:01:24","slug":"the-role-and-function-of-humour-in-the-efl-class-from-ha-ha-to-aha-eltchat-transcript-26012011","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eltchat.org\/index.php\/2011\/01\/26\/the-role-and-function-of-humour-in-the-efl-class-from-ha-ha-to-aha-eltchat-transcript-26012011\/","title":{"rendered":"The role and function of humour in the EFL class: from “Ha, ha!” to “Aha!” #ELTchat Transcript, 26\/01\/2011"},"content":{"rendered":"

Transcript for 1st #ELTchat on 26\/01\/2011 at 12:00 PM GMT<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
12:00 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nFor the next hr my tweets dedicated to #ELTChat<\/a> plz join us! Your moderators are @Marisa_C<\/a>@chucksandy<\/a> & me if you need any help!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\nJoshSRound<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @efl101<\/a>: @bcnpaul1<\/a> yes good site, also like\u00a0http:\/\/www.theonion.com\/<\/a> also for higher levels >> me too #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nwelcome everyone. anyone find anything funny about tonight’s topic? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @chucksandy<\/a>: welcome everyone. anyone find anything funny about tonight’s topic? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @efl101<\/a>: also like\u00a0http:\/\/www.theonion.com\/<\/a> also for higher levels #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nFor the next hour my tweets will be dedicated to #eltchat<\/a> – humour in the langauge classroom<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n“Why did the teacher wear sunglasses? \ud83d\ude42 …because the students were too bright”…looking foward to #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @sandymillin<\/a>: For the next hour my tweets will be dedicated to #eltchat<\/a> – humour in the langauge classroom<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\nJoshSRound<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nFor the next hr my tweets dedicated to #ELTChat<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nFor the next hr my tweets dedicated to #ELTChat<\/a> plz join us! Your moderators are ShellTerrell @chucksandy<\/a> & me if you need any help!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nFor the next hr my tweets dedicated to #ELTChat<\/a> join us! Your moderators are @Marisa_C<\/a>@shellterrell<\/a> & me if you need help! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:03 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nOur topic is humor in the ELT classroom – #ELTchat<\/a> –<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:03 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDaveDodgson<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @chucksandy<\/a>: welcome everyone. anyone find anything funny about tonight’s topic? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:03 pm<\/a><\/td>\nefl101<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI think a sense of humour is an essential tool for teachers, agree? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:03 pm<\/a><\/td>\nJoshSRound<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nHumour can be tricky across different cultures, but can usually always use visual humour – funny pics etc. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:03 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @efl101<\/a>: I think a sense of humour is an essential tool for teachers, agree? #ELTchat<\/a> <definitely!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:04 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @JoshSRound<\/a>: Humour can be tricky across different cultures, but can usually always use visual humour – funny pics etc. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:04 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @efl101<\/a>: I think a sense of humour is an essential tool for teachers, agree? #ELTchat<\/a> ] absolutely!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:04 pm<\/a><\/td>\nphilhart<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@efl101<\/a> Agree. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:04 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nPlease avoid tweeting other links or comments during our discussion hour on #ELTchat<\/a> \ud83d\ude42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:04 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nwhat exactly do we mean by humor in the classroom? Jokes? Or is it an atmosphere in which everyone’s open to laughter? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:04 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI think definitely humour is much easier to use with upper levels #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:04 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @chucksandy<\/a>: what exactly do we mean by humor in the classroom? Jokes? Or is it an atmosphere in which everyone’s open to laughter? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:04 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> I think humour is both the atmosphere and specific lessons<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:04 pm<\/a><\/td>\nJoshSRound<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nTo help engage & build rapport, humour though is v important as a teacher #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:04 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @JoshSRound<\/a>: To help engage & build rapport, humour though is v important as a teacher #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:05 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @JoshSRound<\/a>: Humour can be tricky across different cultures, but can usually always use visual humour – funny pics etc. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:05 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlucycooker<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@philhart<\/a> @efl101<\/a> yes agree #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:05 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @ShellTerrell<\/a>: I think definitely humour much easier to use with upper levels #eltchat<\/a> <teaching humour, yes, but having in lessons, no<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:05 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nYOu can also follow the chat very easily on\u00a0http:\/\/tweetchat.com\/room\/ELTch<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:05 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDaveDodgson<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nHumour is best when spontaneous. Prepped jokes (esp coursebook ones) rarely go down well. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:05 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nok, let me start…why should we use humour in classroom?? we all know it but let’s recap \ud83d\ude42 can we? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:05 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@sandymillin<\/a> @efl101<\/a>: agree that humor is an essential tool for teachers! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:05 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmarekandrews<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nHumour is a key element in developing classroom cohesion #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:05 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmichelleworgan<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nYou have to make humour more obvious with lower levels, eg lots of winks\/face pulling\/ gestures #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:05 pm<\/a><\/td>\nefl101<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@chucksandy<\/a> a bit of both I think, but jokes are harder\/ more problematic sometimes bec of sensitivities, understanding etc. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:05 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @ShellTerrell<\/a> I think definitely humour is much easier to use with upper levels #eltchat<\/a> ] agree, tho’ mime\/pulling faces works 4 all IME<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:05 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDaveDodgson<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@chucksandy<\/a> Can be jokes, funny stories, cultural experiences, slapstick… #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:06 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nGreat point! RT @sandymillin<\/a>: RT @ShellTerrell<\/a>: humour easier 2 use w upper levels #eltchat<\/a><teaching humour, yes, but having in lessons, no<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:06 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlucycooker<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@sandymillin<\/a> me too. important to teach how to make sense of humour from different cultures, but teacher also needs GSOH #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:06 pm<\/a><\/td>\nJoshSRound<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nHumour helps to lower the affective filter – helps learners to relax #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:06 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @vladkaslniecko<\/a>: ok, let me start…why should we use humour in classroom?? we all know it but let’s recap \ud83d\ude42 can we? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:06 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @DaveDodgson<\/a>: @chucksandy<\/a> Can be jokes, funny stories, cultural experiences, slapstick… #ELTchat<\/a> ] riddles, cartoons, videos, images<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:06 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDaveDodgson<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@michelleworgan<\/a> Nod, nod, wink, wink, say no more! \ud83d\ude09 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:06 pm<\/a><\/td>\nefl101<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@DaveDodgson<\/a> yep CB jokes are often dreadful! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:06 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nGr8 ? RT @vladkaslniecko<\/a>: ok, let me start…why should we use humour in classroom?? we all know it but let’s recap \ud83d\ude42 can we? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:06 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @JoshSRound<\/a>: Humour helps to lower the affective filter – helps learners to relax #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:06 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @lucycooker<\/a>: important to teach how to make sense of humour from different cultures, but teacher also needs GSOH #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> SS of all levels can laugh at own mistakes if they know alternative meanings: Pre-int SS – santa’s sleigh pulled by reinbeer \ud83d\ude42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: YOu can also follow the chat very easily on\u00a0http:\/\/tweetchat.com\/room\/ELTch<\/a>#ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @michelleworgan<\/a>: You have to make humour more obvious with lower levels, eg lots of winks\/face pulling\/ gestures #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmichelleworgan<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nPretending things have happened to you … winning lottery, spraining an ankle…have used these to great effect with teens #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@michelleworgan<\/a> @ShellTerrell<\/a> well, i try to use at least simple jokes with lower levels too…or funny clips #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\nafternoonguide<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@vladkaslniecko<\/a> I guess humour creates an new awareness of the ordinary. Most of what we teach would be ordinary things. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @marekandrews<\/a>: Humour is a key element in developing classroom cohesion #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @JoshSRound<\/a>: Humour helps to lower the affective filter – helps learners to relax #ELTchat<\/a><agreead<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmichelleworgan<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @sandymillin<\/a>: RT @JoshSRound<\/a>: Humour helps to lower the affective filter – helps learners to relax #ELTchat<\/a> <agreead<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSugarJo<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @JoshSRound<\/a>: Humour helps to lower the affective filter – helps learners to relax #ELTchat<\/a> I need it more in lower level classes!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDaveDodgson<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@ShellTerrell<\/a> @sandymillin<\/a> I found it much easier to have humourous moments with YLs than adults #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @JoshSRound<\/a>: Humour helps to lower the affective filter – helps learners to relax #ELTchat<\/a> > right!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @esolcourses<\/a>: RT @JoshSRound<\/a>: Humour helps to lower the affective filter – helps learners to relax #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@DaveDodgson<\/a>: agree! I’m big on slapstick and exaggerated facial expressions. That’s funny ^^ #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmarekandrews<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nHighet in his famous book “The Art of Teaching” says humour is one of the most important qualities of a good teacher #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmichelleworgan<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @DaveDodgson<\/a>: @ShellTerrell<\/a> @sandymillin<\/a> I found it much easier to have humourous moments with YLs than adults #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:08 pm<\/a><\/td>\nafternoonguide<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@vladkaslniecko<\/a> So humour serves to make ‘boring’ things funny, just by exposing their strangeness. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:08 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngearysa<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @michelleworgan<\/a>: You have to make humour more obvious with lower levels, eg lots of winks\/face pulling\/ gestures #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:08 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngearysa<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: YOu can also follow the chat very easily on\u00a0http:\/\/tweetchat.com\/room\/ELTch<\/a>#ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:08 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nWhat are ways you have used to bring humour to beginner speakers of the language? #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:08 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\naffective filter = emotional blocks #ELTchat<\/a> ?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:08 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmichelleworgan<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@DaveDodgson<\/a> Yes, some adults can be VERY serious and just not even want humour in class #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:08 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@ShellTerrell<\/a> @sandymillin<\/a> @DaveDodgson<\/a> humour can be a good way of connecting with YL’s & getting them ‘on side’ #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:08 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @DaveDodgson<\/a>: Humour is best when spontaneous. Prepped jokes (esp coursebook ones) rarely go down well. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:08 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDaveDodgson<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI often pretend I don’t understand something obvious – get the kids to explain it to me & get some laughs as well #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:08 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: RT @JoshSRound<\/a>: Humour helps to lower the affective filter – helps learners to relax #ELTchat<\/a> > right! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:08 pm<\/a><\/td>\nefl101<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nlaughing at mistakes is okay if st making mistake is laughing too, otherwise can be humiliating, takes time to get feel for this #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:09 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@DaveDodgson<\/a> Very true & then you can off as trying to hard or being very silly & dorky #Eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:09 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nhumour reduces anxiety….and also grammar taught thru humour is learnt better…remembered in context,situation, i think \ud83d\ude42 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:09 pm<\/a><\/td>\nJoshSRound<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nIf teacher shows he\/she can laugh at him\/herself, then learners feel more able to do so too #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:09 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @efl101<\/a>: laughing at mistakes can be humiliating, takes time to get feel for this #ELTchat<\/a> <agreed – SS need to feel comfortable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:09 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @ShellTerrell<\/a>: RT @DaveDodgson<\/a>: Humour is best when spontaneous. Prepped jokes (esp coursebook ones) rarely go down well. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:09 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @efl101<\/a>: laughing at mistakes is okay if st making mistake is laughing too, otherwise can be humiliating, takes time to get feel for this #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:09 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlucycooker<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nslapstick, expressions etc. maybe works better with some cultures than others. Mr Bean always a big hit with my ss in Japan #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:09 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngearysa<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @marekandrews<\/a>: Humour is a key element in developing classroom cohesion #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:09 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmarekandrews<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n+one of things Highet says is ” a sense of humour can build a bridge between youth and maturity” #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:09 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @ShellTerrell<\/a>: RT @marekandrews<\/a>: Humour is a key element in developing classroom cohesion #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:09 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @JoshSRound<\/a>: If teacher can laugh at themself, learners feel more able to do so too #ELTchat<\/a><definitely – always highlight my mistakes!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:09 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDaveDodgson<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @efl101<\/a>: laughing at mistakes is okay if st making mistake is laughing too, otherwise can be humiliating, takes time to get feel #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:10 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nYes! RT @esolcourses<\/a>: humour can be a good way of connecting with YL’s & getting them ‘on side’ #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:10 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmichelleworgan<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@vladkaslniecko<\/a> Yes! My faked limping was really for teaching vocabulary “sprain your ankle” and other things #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:10 pm<\/a><\/td>\nanalomba<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nStorytelling + acting RT @ShellTerrell<\/a>: What are ways you have used to bring humour to beginner speakers of the language? #ELTChat<\/a> #langchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:10 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlucycooker<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@efl101<\/a> very good point #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:10 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsarah_SKB<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nhas anyone tried using TV show clips? Did they work? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:10 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@sandymillin<\/a> So, laughing WITH not laughing AT students #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:10 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @vladkaslniecko<\/a>: i try to use at least simple jokes with lower levels too…or funny clips #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:10 pm<\/a><\/td>\nefl101<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @JoshSRound<\/a>: If teacher shows he\/she can laugh at him\/herself, then learners feel more able to do so too < definately #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:10 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbruno_cesar82<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#ELTchat<\/a> I always use cartoons and comic strips w my sts. 1 of the best actvits is to teach phrasal verbs with them. Sts learn and have fun<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:10 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: @sandymillin<\/a> So, laughing WITH not laughing AT students #ELTchat<\/a> > exactly!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:10 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @DaveDodgson<\/a> I often pretend I don’t understand something obvious – get kids to explain it to me, get some laughs as well #ELTchat<\/a> me too<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:10 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSugarJo<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nPhysical humour is very important for lower levels (and YLs) and yes @DaveDodgeson<\/a> humour should be spontaneous #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:10 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@ShellTerrell<\/a> lower levels – short video clips…esp funny commercials..easy to understand and follow #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:10 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @DaveDodgson<\/a>: Humour is best when spontaneous. Prepped jokes (esp coursebook ones) rarely go down well. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:10 pm<\/a><\/td>\njuandoming<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @ShellTerrell<\/a>: RT @vladkaslniecko<\/a>: i try to use at least simple jokes with lower levels too…or funny clips #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:11 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@bruno_cesar82<\/a> Any specific cartoons you use? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:11 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@vladkaslniecko<\/a> Great point! Funny video clips works well at all levels! \ud83d\ude42 #Eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:11 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @vladkaslniecko<\/a>: @ShellTerrell<\/a> lower levels – short video clips…esp funny commercials..easy to understand and follow #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:11 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmichelleworgan<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @SugarJo<\/a>: Physical humour is very important for lower levels (and YLs) and yes @DaveDodgeson<\/a>humour should be spontaneous #ELTchat<\/a> Yes!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:11 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmarekandrews<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nhumour enables teachers and students to understand each other better #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:11 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nperhaps the worst project i ever did was getting Ss to choose a joke,learn how to tell it & deliver it.Painfully unfunny #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:11 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nAre CB jokes not liked because smtms CB author culture and student culture (hence humour) very different? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:11 pm<\/a><\/td>\nefl101<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @SugarJo<\/a>: Physical humour is very important for lower levels < yes, works well if not overdone \ud83d\ude09 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:11 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @marekandrews<\/a>: humour enables teachers and students to understand each other better #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:11 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nMy Young Learners always love the Wiggles. I think Wiggles might be seen as funny by kids worldwide #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:11 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @michelleworgan<\/a>: RT @SugarJo<\/a>: Physical humour is very important for lower levels (and YLs) and yes @DaveDodgeson<\/a> humour should be spontaneous #ELTchat<\/a> Yes!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:11 pm<\/a><\/td>\nJoshSRound<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @marekandrews<\/a>: humour enables teachers and students to understand each other better #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:12 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nSounds like you’re all having a fun #ELTchat<\/a>. I’ll catch up with the transcript later (Teaching minus 19 minutes…)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:12 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@chucksandy<\/a> What do you think stopped it from working? the fact it was prepared? SS language? something else? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:12 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDaveDodgson<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI make fun of the CB a lot too (must be the dogmeist in me \ud83d\ude09 – students like joining in with that #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:12 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @vladkaslniecko<\/a>: lower levels – short video clips…esp funny commercials..easy to understand and follow #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:12 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @chucksandy<\/a>: perhaps worst project i ever did was getting Ss to choose a joke,learn how to tell it & deliver .Painfully unfunny #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:12 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> Think CB jokes are often forced “we need to have a joke in this listening. What should we do?” #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:12 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmichelleworgan<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nWith very YLs I fall over in class all the time, esp when doing “can\/can’t” – Can I ride a bike? Try to and then fall off #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:12 pm<\/a><\/td>\nefl101<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nto pick up from last week, getting sts to translate jokes page in L1 newspaper can be quite a good exercise #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:12 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMartinWarters<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@ShellTerrell<\/a> #ELTCHAT<\/a> and some adults:)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:12 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmarekandrews<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nand laughing together about something+recalling that moment later are important moment’s in the biography of a class #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:12 pm<\/a><\/td>\nAnnaMusielak<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nHello everybody at #ELTChat<\/a> running late sorry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:12 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDaveDodgson<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: Are CB jokes not liked because smtms CB author culture and student culture (hence humour) very different? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:12 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbruno_cesar82<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI totally agree RT @vladkaslniecko<\/a>: humour reduces anxiety.and also grammar taught thru humour is learnt better… \ud83d\ude42 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:12 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nthe best jokes in my classes are the ones students themselves come up with by playfully using their language skills. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:12 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@marekandrews<\/a> …and it helps classroom dynamics so much… #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:12 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlucycooker<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nslapstick\/expressions may work better in some cultures than others. Mr Bean always massive with my students in Japan. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:13 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSugarJo<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @efl101<\/a>: RT @SugarJo<\/a>: Physical humour is very important for lower levels <yes, works well if not overdone \ud83d\ude09 #ELTchat<\/a> Minus the clowns!!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:13 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@chucksandy<\/a> Telling jokes well difficult even amongst L1 users – pause, etc…crucial not easy for L2 learners #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:13 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDaveDodgson<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> One problem is the play on words – students have to know multiple meanings to get CB jokes #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:13 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@AnnaMusielak<\/a> Hey welcome Ania, great to see you here #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:13 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmichelleworgan<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @marekandrews<\/a>: and laughing 2gether about something+recalling that moment later are important moment’s in the biography of class #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:13 pm<\/a><\/td>\nAnnaMusielak<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI don’t take myself too seriously on the lessons #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:13 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @bruno_cesar82<\/a> I totally agree RT @vladkaslniecko<\/a> humour reduces anxiety.and also grammar taught thru humour is learnt better \ud83d\ude42 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:13 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDaveDodgson<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@MartinWarters<\/a> Hi Martin! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:13 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMBenevides<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @sandymillin<\/a>: @Marisa_C<\/a> Think CB jokes are often forced “we need to have a joke in this listening. What should we do?” #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:13 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@sandymillin<\/a>: that joke telling activity didn’t work because students mostly failed to “get” each other’s prepared jokes ^^ #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:13 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@DaveDodgson<\/a> A great idea is to get them to write “Advice to Authors” letters #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:13 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsarah_SKB<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@chucksandy<\/a> been there too…after going through intonation, pronunciation, and WHY = not funny for anyone any more! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:14 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMartinWarters<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> @chucksandy<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a>. I can imagine the forced laughter now! That sounds painful for all involved.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:14 pm<\/a><\/td>\nafternoonguide<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nWhat advice would you give a textbook writer trying to incorporate humour in their materials? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:14 pm<\/a><\/td>\nTEFL101<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nJokes are funny. Picking them apart isn?t. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:14 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @esolcourses<\/a>: I totally agree RT @vladkaslniecko<\/a> humour reduces anxiety.and also grammar taught thru humour is learnt better \ud83d\ude42 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:14 pm<\/a><\/td>\nefl101<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: @chucksandy<\/a> Telling jokes well difficult even amongst L1 users – true, never try and be funny if ur not – jus painful #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:14 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @AnnaMusielak<\/a>: I don’t take myself too seriously on the lessons #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:14 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbruno_cesar82<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#ELTchat<\/a> humor used as a pedagogical tool can boost sts’ interested in more diffucut subjects and promoto engagement<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:14 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmichelleworgan<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nNot too keen on jokes – I am fluent in Spanish but don’t get their jokes – they r not funny for me! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:14 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMartinWarters<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@DaveDodgson<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a>. Good afternoon sir, fancy meeting you here:)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:14 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@afternoonguide<\/a> Don’t try! Only incorporate it if it appears naturally. Trying makes it fake #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @TEFL101<\/a>: Jokes are funny. Picking them apart isn?t. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\nJoshSRound<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @TEFL101<\/a>: Jokes are funny. Picking them apart isn?t. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\nAnnaMusielak<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nIf the teacher show the ss that he\/she is willing to make a fool of himself\/hersel they will join:) #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @TEFL101<\/a>: Jokes are funny. Picking them apart isn?t. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDaveDodgson<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> Did that once for FHM magazine after they lampooned a popular Turkish TV star. Students (adults) wrote complaint letters #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nTrue! RT @DaveDodgson<\/a>: But being silly & dorky can be funny too! #Eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsarah_SKB<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@TEFL101<\/a> agreed! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMartinWarters<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@afternoonguide<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a>. Probably don’t:)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\nreadingbridges<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @marekandrews<\/a>: Humour is a key element in developing classroom cohesion #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @AnnaMusielak<\/a>: If the teacher show the ss that he\/she is willing to make a fool of himself\/hersel they will join:) #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@DaveDodgson<\/a> Yes – but once they have two or three meanings of a word can ask them to make a joke about it – short dialog #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\ninteractivecup<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @bruno_cesar82<\/a>: #ELTchat<\/a> humor used as a pedagogical tool can boost sts’ interested in more diffucut subjects and promoto engagement<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI try to incorporate activities (warmers, icebreakers) that have potential to make stds laugh as often as possible #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @michelleworgan<\/a>: Not too keen on jokes – I am fluent in Spanish but don’t get their jokes – they r not funny for me! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\nefl101<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nTV humour often v difficult coz lots of cult ref and word play but good 4 higher levels and sts in target country #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\nJoshSRound<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @bruno_cesar82<\/a>: humor used as a pedagogical tool can boost sts interested in more diffucut subjects >> agree, a good motivator #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDaveDodgson<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@michelleworgan<\/a> Different sense of humour or just not funny? \ud83d\ude09 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @bruno_cesar82<\/a>: #ELTchat<\/a> humor used as a pedagogical tool can boost sts’ interested in more diffucut subjects and promoto engagement<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmichelleworgan<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nLaughing is good for you in general so should be encouraged in class #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMartinWarters<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@chucksandy<\/a> @esolcourses<\/a> @vladkaslniecko<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a> Lessons with laughter is a good resource for this.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@MartinWarters<\/a> @Marisa_C<\/a>: there was no laughter forced or otherwise. Lots of explanation tho abt why the jokes were “funny” #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:16 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @TEFL101<\/a>: Jokes are funny. Picking them apart isn?t. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:16 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbruno_cesar82<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nGreat point! RT @marekandrews<\/a>: humour enables teachers and students to understand each other better #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:16 pm<\/a><\/td>\nAnnaMusielak<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nWith adults I make up absurd roleplays to get them talking #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:16 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDaveDodgson<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @AnnaMusielak<\/a>: If the teacher show the ss that he\/she is willing to make a fool of himself\/hersel they will join:) #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:16 pm<\/a><\/td>\ninteractivecup<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @DaveDodgson<\/a> I often pretend I don’t understand something obvious – get kids to explain it to me, get some laughs as well #ELTchat<\/a> me too<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:16 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmichelleworgan<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@DaveDodgson<\/a> Both I think – most jokes are really really bad! Hahahahaha! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:16 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @michelleworgan<\/a>: Laughing is good for you in general so should be encouraged in class #eltchat<\/a><definitely – back to relaxed atmo. again!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:16 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @afternoonguide<\/a>: What advice would you give a textbook writer trying to incorporate humour in their materials? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:16 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nMe neither! RT @AnnaMusielak<\/a>: I don’t take myself too seriously on the lessons #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:16 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmarekandrews<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@vladkaslniecko<\/a> yeah humour is key to group’s working together,a class 10 mins in without smiling+laughter is v tense #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:16 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDaveDodgson<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> Puns are not popular in Turkish so even once they know the meanings, they still don’t find it funny #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:17 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n…and sometimes also very common conversation questions can lead to real fun…#ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:17 pm<\/a><\/td>\ninteractivecup<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @afternoonguide<\/a>: What advice would you give a textbook writer trying to incorporate humour in their materials? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:17 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@AnnaMusielak<\/a> We laugh in every lesson I teach young to adult learners #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:17 pm<\/a><\/td>\nThanks2Teachers<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @chucksandy<\/a>: the best jokes in my classes are the ones students themselves come up with by playfully using their language skills. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:17 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @AnnaMusielak<\/a>: If the teacher show the ss that he\/she is willing to make a fool of himself\/hersel they will join:) #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:17 pm<\/a><\/td>\nefl101<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @AnnaMusielak<\/a>: With adults I make up absurd roleplays to get them talking < yeah role play can generate lots of humour #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:17 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @michelleworgan<\/a>: Laughing is good for you in general so should be encouraged in class #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:17 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@chucksandy<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a> I think the notion of humour itself is difficult to handle becos different in L1 and L2 most times<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:17 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@AnnaMusielak<\/a> We even did this article on the healthy benefits of laughter #ELtchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:18 pm<\/a><\/td>\nanalomba<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @efl101<\/a>: @AnnaMusielak<\/a>: With adults I make up absurd roleplays to get them talking < yeah role play can generate lots of humour #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:18 pm<\/a><\/td>\nAnnaMusielak<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@ShellTerrell<\/a> I do the same:) And I often pretend to be sb else esp with very YL #ELTCHAT<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:18 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@AnnaMusielak<\/a> I get them to write crazy nonsensical dialogs and sentences – teens love it and laugh a lot #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:18 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmarekandrews<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nbest article I know about humour and class cohesion\u00a0http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/66as7j4<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:18 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@marekandrews<\/a> exactly…and then I always think like what’s wrong???…hmmm, humour and fun missing! ;P #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:18 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nThanks for the resource! RT @Rogers_Suzanne<\/a>: How to Use Humour in Education!\u00a0#eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:18 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMartinWarters<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@DaveDodgson<\/a> @Marisa_C<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a> How about the two comedy EFL classics of monty python & Mr bean?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:18 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nYet, I am all for & encourage classes full of laughter. It’s all spontaneous tho: nothing forced. It comes from feeling together. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:18 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlucycooker<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> @chucksandy<\/a> but can really get students engaged in thinking about cultural differences #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:18 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @chucksandy<\/a>: Yet, I am all for & encourage classes full of laughter. It’s all spontaneous tho: nothing forced. It comes from feeling together. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:18 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmichelleworgan<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> And nonsense sentences for tongue twisters with YLs with pics to illustrate! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:19 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: @AnnaMusielak<\/a> I get them to write crazy nonsensical dialogs and sentences – teens love it and laugh a lot #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:19 pm<\/a><\/td>\nagfigueiredo<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: @chucksandy<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a> I think the notion of humour itself is difficult to handle becos different in L1 and L2 most x #ELTCHAT<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:19 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @michelleworgan<\/a>: And nonsense sentences for tongue twisters with YLs with pics to illustrate! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:19 pm<\/a><\/td>\nAnnaMusielak<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nWhen teaching pronunciation I oftem exaggerate and make funny faces – with adults and kids #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:19 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsarah_SKB<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\ntalking about humour in the classroom = different to having humour in the classroom #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:19 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @AnnaMusielak<\/a>: When teaching pronunciation I oftem exaggerate and make funny faces – with adults and kids #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:19 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmichelleworgan<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nHow about using comedy clips from BBC etc? Useful? Pointless? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:19 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nAgree! RT @sarah_SKB<\/a>: talking about humour in the classroom = different to having humour in the classroom #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:19 pm<\/a><\/td>\nefl101<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: @chucksandy<\/a> the notion of humour is difficult – yes not all L1 speakers find the same thing funny #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:19 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nanyone ever try laughter yoga in class? Or out of class? My colleague at large Marc Helgesen uses it & loves it. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:19 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDaveDodgson<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nWhen I have kids up at the front of the class, I often sit in one of their chairs & act like one of the students. Good for rapport #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:19 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nMost Greek students think British humour very unfunny… takes time to appreciate puns as some of u have pointed out #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:19 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nstudents will fall in love with lessons when they know they are going to laugh a lot and again \ud83d\ude42 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:20 pm<\/a><\/td>\nAnnaMusielak<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> Great activity – nonsense dialogues:) #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:20 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngearysa<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @AnnaMusielak<\/a>: When teaching pronunciation I oftem exaggerate and make funny faces – with adults and kids #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:20 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngearysa<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @ShellTerrell<\/a>: Agree! RT @sarah_SKB<\/a>: talking about humour in the classroom = different to having humour in the classroom #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:20 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@AnnaMusielak<\/a> Pronunciation prime area 4 humour in my classes-SS always laugh when we start: mouth feels funny, make faces (& me!) #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:20 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDaveDodgson<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@MartinWarters<\/a> Not sure Monty Python is suitable for YLs! Mr Bean is always good though \ud83d\ude42 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:20 pm<\/a><\/td>\nJoshSRound<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@AnnaMusielak<\/a> Of course! Humour goes really well when working on pron #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:20 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nHas been my experience! RT @vladkaslniecko<\/a>: students fall in love w lessons when they know they r going 2 laugh a lot & again \ud83d\ude42 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:20 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@chucksandy<\/a> What is it? Never heard of it! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:20 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsarah_SKB<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@michellworgan<\/a> useful for discussing British sense of humour maybe? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:20 pm<\/a><\/td>\nJoshSRound<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@DaveDodgson<\/a> Yep, that’s a good one. Student becomes the ‘teacher’ #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:20 pm<\/a><\/td>\nAnnaMusielak<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nAnd with practicing speaking we use pocket – mirrors #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:20 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nWith young learners funny CANNOT be subtle! It has to be as exaggerated as possible #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:21 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Rogers_Suzanne<\/a>: Humor research in education in Israel\u00a0 #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:21 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @vladkaslniecko<\/a>: students will fall in love with lessons when they know they are going to laugh a lot and again \ud83d\ude42 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:21 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nmaybe not to everyone’s taste (a bit edgy) but some examples from coursebook that uses humour to teach grammar #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:21 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nGreat point! RT @Marisa_C<\/a>: With young learners funny CANNOT be subtle! It has to be as exaggerated as possible #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:21 pm<\/a><\/td>\nanalomba<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nSO True! RT @Marisa_C<\/a>: With young learners funny CANNOT be subtle! It has to be as exaggerated as possible #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:21 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDaveDodgson<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@JoshSRound<\/a> Gives you an insight into how they see you as well \ud83d\ude09 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:21 pm<\/a><\/td>\nBandESSAT<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @esolcourses<\/a>: maybe not to everyone’s taste (a bit edgy) but some examples from coursebook that uses humour to teach grammar #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:21 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmichelleworgan<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @AnnaMusielak<\/a>: And with practicing speaking we use pocket – mirrors #ELTchat<\/a>| inc calling tchr\/std “teacher” or “sir\/miss”<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:21 pm<\/a><\/td>\nAnnaMusielak<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@JoshSRound<\/a> with th sound I tell them not to spit on the mirror;) #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:22 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@michelleworgan<\/a> well, i think useful…when used with a purpose…or maybe just to make them laugh…can be topical, that’s good #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:22 pm<\/a><\/td>\nagfigueiredo<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@michelleworgan<\/a> imo always useful, anything that can bring a relaxing atmosphere n be relevant to ur class can n should be used #ELTCHAT<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:22 pm<\/a><\/td>\ndrtimony<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@ShellTerrell<\/a> she stood upon the balcony mimicking him hiccuping while amicably welcoming him in. #tonguetwister<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:22 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmichelleworgan<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nOpps, getting mixed up with #eltchat<\/a> tweets againa nd replying to wrong ones – sorry!!!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:22 pm<\/a><\/td>\nanalomba<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nHumor should be a given with young children, but surprisingly many people don’t use it #eltchat<\/a>#langchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:22 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@sandymillin<\/a>: laughter yoga ^^ #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:22 pm<\/a><\/td>\nTEFL101<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nJokes take a lot of labouring to explain and are not particularly productive in terms of student-talk levels #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:22 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@AnnaMusielak<\/a> AND sentences – “Have yr teeth enlarged at the hairdresser’s” a sentence no st can forget (plus its grammar) #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:22 pm<\/a><\/td>\nJoshSRound<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nSo we all agree I think that fun lessons are crucial. But when & how to use what we think is ‘funny’ material? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:23 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nWhat are the benefits of bringing in humour to the classroom? #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:23 pm<\/a><\/td>\nAnnaMusielak<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@bruno_cesar82<\/a> love friends #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:23 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nor when the grammar is difficult, i try to give them really funny example sentences…they usually remember them well #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:23 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMartinWarters<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@DaveDodgson<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a> Thinking about using the dead parrot sketch with a group of YL,s made me laugh just then:)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:23 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@rosanabbci<\/a> put the symbol # before ELTchat like this #ELTchat<\/a> and put that in your search – you will then see us ALL \ud83d\ude00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:23 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nGr8 question! RT @JoshSRound<\/a>: So we agree that fun lessons are crucial. But when & how to use what we think is ‘funny’ material? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:23 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDaveDodgson<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @analomba<\/a>: Humor should be a given with young children, but surprisingly many people don’t use it #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:23 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@chucksandy<\/a> Thanks! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:23 pm<\/a><\/td>\nAnnaMusielak<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a> AND sentences – “Have yr teeth enlarged at the hairdresser’s” a sentence no st can forget (plus its grammar) #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:23 pm<\/a><\/td>\nTEFL101<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nexplicit joke teaching amounts to a lot of hot air on the part of the teacher and a lot of bemusement on the part of the students. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\nefl101<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@ShellTerrell<\/a> humour mostly to get sts to relax and enjoy themselves – build motivation and community feel #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\nJoshSRound<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nOften our preception of ‘funny’ is different from learners, more difficult in multilingual classes #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: @AnnaMusielak<\/a> AND sentences – “Have yr teeth enlarged at the hairdresser’s” a sentence no st can forget (plus its grammar) #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDaveDodgson<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@ShellTerrell<\/a> Relaxed atmosphere, make learning fun, get them thinking #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @JoshSRound<\/a>: Often our preception of ‘funny’ is different from learners, more difficult in multilingual classes #ELTchat<\/a> ] agree<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmichelleworgan<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @JoshSRound<\/a>: Often our preception of ‘funny’ is different from learners, more difficult in multilingual classes #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\nanalomba<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI do it for myself too, not only for them RT @ShellTerrell<\/a>: What are the benefits of bringing in humour to the classroom? #ELTChat<\/a> #actfl<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\nTEFL101<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nIt’s the instantaneous one that work best. When you’re not teaching them… #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\nluthcal<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nUsing funny parts of popular movies or series is a good way to make them talk and feel comfortable #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @ShellTerrell<\/a>: What are the benefits of bringing in humour to the classroom? #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\nAnnaMusielak<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nwith FCE\/CAE we write absurd letters of complaints (and mix them with slang expressions) #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\nJoshSRound<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nAnd then there is the occassional risk of being culturally insensitive #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @JoshSRound<\/a>: So we all agree I think that fun lessons are crucial. But when & how to use what we think is ‘funny’ material? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDaveDodgson<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @ShellTerrell<\/a>: What are the benefits of bringing in humour to the classroom? #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmarekandrews<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@chucksandy<\/a> laughter and humour reduces social distance between students and teachers #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nGreat benefit! RT @analomba<\/a>: I do it for myself too, not only for them! #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @luthcal<\/a>: Using funny parts of popular movies or series is a good way to make them talk and feel comfortable #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:25 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @AnnaMusielak<\/a>: with FCE\/CAE we write absurd letters of complaints (and mix them with slang expressions) #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:25 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nYes! RT @DaveDodgson<\/a>: Relaxed atmosphere, make learning fun, get them thinking #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:25 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: RT @ShellTerrell<\/a>: What are the benefits of bringing in humour to the classroom? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:25 pm<\/a><\/td>\ntonnet<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @DaveDodgson<\/a>: RT @analomba<\/a>: Humor should be a given with young children, but surprisingly many people don’t use it #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:25 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI agree!! RT @beachcat11<\/a>: Teachers enjoy teaching more, so kids benefit! #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:25 pm<\/a><\/td>\nefl101<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@TEFL101<\/a> yes, teaching jokes is painful #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:25 pm<\/a><\/td>\nanalomba<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @marekandrews<\/a>: @chucksandy<\/a> laughter and humour reduces social distance between students and teachers #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:25 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nFunny mistakes in signs can be a good way of teaching spelling, grammar, etc – get learners to correct #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:25 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nTurning coursebook dialogues into complete nonsense also gets a good laugh – plus it’s great for playing with language #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:25 pm<\/a><\/td>\nAnnaMusielak<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nHumor puts students at ease, prepares for the tasks #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\nJoshSRound<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @efl101<\/a>: @TEFL101<\/a> yes, teaching jokes is painful >> Very!! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDaveDodgson<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@AnnaMusielak<\/a> Of course, robots, princesses & superheroes are good for adding some humour as well \ud83d\ude09 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsarah_SKB<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nWould you laugh at a student’s joke if you didn’t find it funny? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nAt the end of my classes I just feel better having laughed! Makes me have a different approach\/care for our profession #ELtchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\ndudeneyge<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nBet there isn’t an EFL student in the world who has never seen Mr. Bloody Bean… Best we can do? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: Turning coursebook dialogues into complete nonsense also gets a good laugh – plus its great for playing with language #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @dudeneyge<\/a>: Bet there isn’t an EFL student in the world who has never seen Mr. Bloody Bean… Best we can do? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\nagfigueiredo<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @marekandrews<\/a>: @chucksandy<\/a> laughter and humour reduces social distance between students and teachers #ELTCHAT<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> @ShellTerrell<\/a> benefits – NATURAL and MEMORABLE way of learning new language, context and endorphines…always so good:-) #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\nanalomba<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @DaveDodgson<\/a>: @AnnaMusielak<\/a> Of course, robots, princesses & superheroes are good for adding some humour as well \ud83d\ude09 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\nluthcal<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nHumour, funny, jokes, is it all about provinding a class in which Ss have fun and leave happy, looking forward for next class? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> On CELTA did intonation roleplay re: woman who found husband having affair, but we could only say ‘banana’ – great fun!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngret<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @ShellTerrell<\/a>: At the end of my classes I just feel better having laughed! Makes me have a different approach\/care for our profession #ELtchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @sarah_SKB<\/a>: Would you laugh at a student’s joke if you didn’t find it funny? #ELTchat<\/a> Yes I have!!!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDaveDodgson<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@MartinWarters<\/a> A colleague in high school used the Philosopher’s football match for an IB lesson \ud83d\ude42 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmichelleworgan<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@dudeneyge<\/a> And then they say “we like Brit humour – Mr Bean!” Oh dear #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\nJoshSRound<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @sarah_SKB<\/a>: Would you laugh at a students joke if you didnt find it funny? >> Good question!! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\nhurleyinchina<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@DaveDodgson<\/a> @analomba<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> Definitely use humour with young students. They love to laugh. So many great, funny picture books.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @dudeneyge<\/a>: Bet there isn’t an EFL student in the world who has never seen Mr. Bloody Bean… Best we can do? #ELTchat<\/a> ] hope not<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @vladkaslniecko<\/a>: benefits – NATURAL and MEMORABLE way of learning new language, context and endorphines…always so good:-) #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @sarah_SKB<\/a>: Would you laugh at a students joke if you didnt find it funny? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\nafternoonguide<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> Not only students. Half of the teachers I’ve worked with love puns, the other half hate them. (British – American thing?) #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\nAnnaMusielak<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@DaveDodgson<\/a> Once pretended to be Jennifer Lopez on a lessson on appearances – they’ll never forget the synonyms for bottom;) #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @ShellTerrell<\/a> benefits – NATURAL and MEMORABLE way of learning new language, context and endorphines…always so good:-) #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDaveDodgson<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @luthcal<\/a>: Humour: is it all about provinding a class in which Ss have fun and leave happy, looking forward for next class? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nAgree! RT @efl101<\/a>: humour mostly to get sts to relax and enjoy themselves – build motivation and community feel #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmichelleworgan<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@dudeneyge<\/a> And they love Benny Hill…#eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\nRightExpression<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @dudeneyge<\/a>: Bet there isn’t an EFL student in the world who has never seen Mr. Bloody Bean… Best we can do? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: Turning coursebook dialogues into complete nonsense also gets a good laugh – plus it’s great for playing with language #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\nTEFL101<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI nicked my original line from a Charlie Brooker article which is well worth reading when you get time #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:28 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@afternoonguide<\/a> Probably… heard that one too! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:28 pm<\/a><\/td>\nefl101<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@michelleworgan<\/a> @dudeneyge<\/a> ah yes benny hill, much better! \ud83d\ude09 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:28 pm<\/a><\/td>\nanalomba<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nTrying different voices and personalities in roleplaying – lots of fun and lots of language learning #eltchat<\/a>#langchat<\/a> #actfl<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:28 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSugarJo<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nBenefits of humour in the classroom? Seeing students fear turn to joy #ELTchat<\/a> And yes @dudeneyge<\/a>they love my Mr Bean!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:28 pm<\/a><\/td>\nluthcal<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @AnnaMusielak<\/a>: Humor puts students at ease, prepares for the tasks #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:28 pm<\/a><\/td>\nAnnaMusielak<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nIt’s easier to learn in a relaxed atmosphere – both hemispheres working together #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:28 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nNice! RT @DrTimony<\/a>: she stood upon the balcony mimicking him hiccuping while amicably welcoming him in. #tonguetwister<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:28 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmichelleworgan<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nOne funny game is “sausages” where the answer to every question must be “sausages” and no-one is allowed to laugh #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:28 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmalusciamarelli<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @ShellTerrell<\/a> @vladkaslniecko<\/a>: students fall in love w lessons when they know they r going 2 laugh a lot & again \ud83d\ude42 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:28 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @luthcal<\/a>: Humour: is it all about provinding a class in which Ss have fun and leave happy, looking forward for next class? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:28 pm<\/a><\/td>\nJoshSRound<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@TEFL101<\/a> Love Mr Brooker – not used him in class before tho… #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:28 pm<\/a><\/td>\nAnnaMusielak<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@bruno_cesar82<\/a> it works wonders with my ss:) #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:29 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @analomba<\/a>: Trying different voices and personalities in roleplaying #eltchat<\/a> #langchat<\/a> #actfl<\/a> > also, props (e.g. a hat) changes dynamic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:29 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @AnnaMusielak<\/a>: It’s easier to learn in a relaxed atmosphere – both hemispheres working together #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:29 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlucycooker<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@dudeneyge<\/a> let’s face it, there are good reasons why #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:29 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMartinWarters<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@dudeneyge<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a> I hope not! What does that say about British (used loosely) culture? We laugh at incompetency to make us feel better?:)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:29 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @michelleworgan<\/a>: One funny game is sausages where the answer to every question must be “sausages” and no-one is allowed to laugh #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:29 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nmy business students love short clips from IT Crowd, you can find them on YT…great really #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:29 pm<\/a><\/td>\nESLnottingham<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nteahing pron can be fun, making lots of silly faces and linking the sounds to things like animals or funny situations. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:29 pm<\/a><\/td>\nTEFL101<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nFawlty Towers is very good. Ss can identify with Manuel and some love John Cleese’s RP accent… #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:29 pm<\/a><\/td>\nefl101<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @dudeneyge<\/a>: Mr. Bloody Bean… Best we can do? < showed German EFL class Dr Strangelove once, they loved it #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:29 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @jeffliwag<\/a>: Humor makes it easier 4 me 2 get thr4 those w\/ tough affective filters\/walls & sometimes even get them 2 participate #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:29 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDaveDodgson<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@michelleworgan<\/a> “Granny’s underpants” is another variation \ud83d\ude42 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:29 pm<\/a><\/td>\ndudeneyge<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nBenny Hill? The Daily Sport of televisual ‘comedy’… I fear for our profession sometimes #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:29 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmichelleworgan<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@ShellTerrell<\/a> I remember liking Benny Hill when I was a child – v obvious slapstick and also sexist! Lots of scantily clad nurses #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:30 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @AnnaMusielak<\/a>: It’s easier to learn in a relaxed atmosphere – both hemispheres working together #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:30 pm<\/a><\/td>\nNahumG<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @DaveDodgson<\/a>: RT @analomba<\/a>: Humor should be a given with young children, but surprisingly many people don’t use it #eltchat<\/a> via @tonnet<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:30 pm<\/a><\/td>\nluthcal<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nIt’s easier to envolve all Ss with funny activities, even the shy ones. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:30 pm<\/a><\/td>\nAnnaMusielak<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI use Gary Larson’s cartoons very often #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:30 pm<\/a><\/td>\nafternoonguide<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @esolcourses<\/a>: maybe not to everyone’s taste (a bit edgy) but some examples from coursebook that uses humour to teach grammar #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:30 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@jeffliwag<\/a> What a wonderful benefit! #Eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:30 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nWhat are ways we can bring more humour into the classroom without telling jokes? #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:30 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nAgree! RT @luthcal<\/a>: It’s easier to envolve all Ss with funny activities, even the shy ones. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:30 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @ShellTerrell<\/a>: Agree! RT @luthcal<\/a>: It’s easier to envolve all Ss with funny activities, even the shy ones. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:30 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDaveDodgson<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @ShellTerrell<\/a>: What are ways we can bring more humour into the classroom without telling jokes? #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\nEwelinaGonera<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @analomba<\/a>: Storytelling + acting RT @ShellTerrell<\/a>: What are ways you have used to bring humour to beginner speakers of the language? #ELTChat<\/a> #langchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmalusciamarelli<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @ShellTerrell<\/a> At the end of my classes I just feel better having laughed! Makes me have a different care for our profession #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @ShellTerrell<\/a>: What are ways we can bring more humour into the classroom without telling jokes? #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @ShellTerrell<\/a>: What are ways we can bring more humour into the classroom without telling jokes? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMBenevides<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@ShellTerrell<\/a> Sausages! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\nAnnaMusielak<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI also tell funny situations that happened to me – sometimes very embarrasing ones – ss are more willing to share later #ELTCHAT<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\nanalomba<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI rewrite familiar stories and then include humorous twists – the unexpected is also a trick to catch their attention #eltchat<\/a> #langchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@MBenevides<\/a> Hilarious! It works! I’m already ROTFL! #Eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmichelleworgan<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@DaveDodgson<\/a> Oh yes, you wrote a blogpost about that, didn’t you? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @luthcal<\/a>: Its easier to envolve all Ss with funny activities, even the shy ones. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmarekandrews<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\ngood article by colleagues of mine about energy in the classroom, humour is part of ithttp:\/\/tinyurl.com\/372eslx<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\nluthcal<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nMovement games is good to make it fun. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDaveDodgson<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@ShellTerrell<\/a> I’ve used photoshop to put student heads on famous bodies for description lessons #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@ShellTerrell<\/a> Creating nonsense (by the Ss) is a good way without telling jokes – #Eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nhumour — less anxiety — more production — more confidence — greater motivation — sucess \ud83d\ude09 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @DaveDodgson<\/a>: @ShellTerrell<\/a> I’ve used photoshop to put student heads on famous bodies for description lessons #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @vladkaslniecko<\/a>: humour — less anxiety — more production — more confidence — greater motivation — sucess \ud83d\ude09 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @marekandrews<\/a>: good article by colleagues of mine about energy in the classroom, humour is part of it\u00a0http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/372eslx<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\nefl101<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @ShellTerrell<\/a>: What are ways we can bring more humour in without telling jokes? > funny mistakes etc can be good (with care) #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmichelleworgan<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nChanging important words in a story\/paragraph\/text etc can be amusing if they use their imaginations #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\nanalomba<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI agree! Getting ss moving adds to the fun! RT @luthcal<\/a>: Movement games is good to make it fun. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @marekandrews<\/a> good article by colleagues of mine about energy in the classroom, humour is part of it\u00a0http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/372eslx<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDaveDodgson<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@ShellTerrell<\/a> Anectdotes, funny stoires, cultural experiences are all good ways to use humour without a quick one-liner #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @efl101<\/a>: RT @ShellTerrell<\/a>: What are ways we can bring more humour in without telling jokes? > funny mistakes etc can be good (with care) #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\nESLnottingham<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI know a teacher who threatens his sts with a toy snake if they forget the 3rd person or plural S, always gets a laugh #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngret<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @vladkaslniecko<\/a>: humour — less anxiety — more production — more confidence — greater motivation — sucess \ud83d\ude09 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @DaveDodgson<\/a>: Anectdotes, funny stoires, cultural experiences are all good ways to use humour without a quick one-liner #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\npaulinobrener<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@ShellTerrell<\/a> silly songs with lots of movement are use ful #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\nAnnaMusielak<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nputting a twist on the CB activities by personalising them\/making them less serious #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:33 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDaveDodgson<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@michelleworgan<\/a> “Granny’s underpants”? Not blogged about that… yet \ud83d\ude09 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:33 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nYes! RT @paulinobrener<\/a>: silly songs with lots of movement are use ful #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:33 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsarah_SKB<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@ShellTerrell<\/a> a lot of creative tasks can lead to Ss using what they think is funny #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:33 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngret<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@DaveDodgson<\/a> @ShellTerrell<\/a> I like that! I might try it this year! #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:33 pm<\/a><\/td>\npaulinobrener<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@ShellTerrell<\/a> also, be open to the moment, improvise, seize the moment #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:33 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRoleplays with huge mismatches are good fun e.g. apply for a PA position bt can only say 5 wrds in ENglish #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:33 pm<\/a><\/td>\nluthcal<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nAsking Ss to explain nonsense situations in which they are involved. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:33 pm<\/a><\/td>\nyitzha_sarwono<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @chucksandy<\/a>: RT @marekandrews<\/a> good article by colleagues of mine about energy in the classroom, humour is part of it\u00a0http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/372eslx<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:33 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmichelleworgan<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@ESLnottingham<\/a> Great idea! I actually have a toy snake! Love it! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:33 pm<\/a><\/td>\nefl101<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\ndrama\/acting can make good humour – sts often very funny, esp if sts write scripts #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:34 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDaveDodgson<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@AnnaMusielak<\/a> I love making fun of the people in the CB – must apologise to all those stock photo models :p #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:34 pm<\/a><\/td>\nyearinthelifeof<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@DaveDodgson<\/a> @ShellTerrell<\/a> Make sure they’re comfortable with it before you do it! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:34 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlucycooker<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@luthcal<\/a> One student asked to do a back flip in the first class. what a gift! everyone relaxed and whole class loved it \ud83d\ude42 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:34 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMartinWarters<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#ELTchat<\/a> I remember all my Polish students being shocked bcos I didn’t like Benny Hill! Strange how some icons are revered…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:34 pm<\/a><\/td>\npaulinobrener<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@ShellTerrell<\/a> if you have a chance to take clown technique (european style) classes, i highly recommend that. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:34 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDaveDodgson<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @efl101<\/a>: drama\/acting can make good humour – sts often very funny, esp if sts write scripts #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:34 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmarekandrews<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nand Rose Senior is fab on humour in the class in her books, articles+PhD\u00a0http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/6gewkae<\/a>#eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:34 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmichelleworgan<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @paulinobrener<\/a>: @ShellTerrell<\/a> silly songs with lots of movement are use ful #ELTchat<\/a>|I found a peanut\/On top of spaghetti #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:34 pm<\/a><\/td>\nluthcal<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nCreating funny versions for pop songs. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:34 pm<\/a><\/td>\nJoshSRound<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @efl101<\/a>: drama\/acting can make good humour – sts often very funny, esp if sts write scripts #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:34 pm<\/a><\/td>\nyitzha_sarwono<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @luthcal<\/a>: Asking Ss to explain nonsense situations in which they are involved. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:34 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsarah_SKB<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nBut can changing texts to nonsense = confusion for some students? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:34 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@sarah_SKB<\/a> @ShellTerrell<\/a> “a lot of creative tasks can lead to Ss using what they think is funny” Great if they think it’s funny #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:34 pm<\/a><\/td>\nAnnaMusielak<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nTravel agent role play switched – a martian trying to book an all inclusive hols on Venus #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:34 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDaveDodgson<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@yearinthelifeof<\/a> @ShellTerrell<\/a> The main problem I’ve had is once you do it, they demand it again & again! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:35 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> Revolting Rhymes by Roald Dahl good for higher-level SS – often known from Disney films wn not in culture<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:35 pm<\/a><\/td>\npaulinobrener<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@ShellTerrell<\/a> clown technique (european style) are not about being funny but being in the moments and bring very earnest #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:35 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSugarJo<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @DaveDodgson<\/a>: @AnnaMusielak<\/a> I love making fun of the people in the CB-must apologise to all those stock photo models :p #ELTchat<\/a> YES!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:35 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @marekandrews<\/a>: and Rose Senior is fab on humour in the class in her books, articles+PhDhttp:\/\/tinyurl.com\/6gewkae<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:35 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngret<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@efl101<\/a> agreed! I always make my students write their own scripts. They really enjoy doing it! #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:35 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nQuirky\/bizarre topical stories from the news are always good fun\u00a0http:\/\/bit.ly\/330TGT<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:35 pm<\/a><\/td>\nAnnaMusielak<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @luthcal<\/a> Creating funny versions for pop songs. #ELTchat<\/a> – or making a class song incorporating all ss:)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:35 pm<\/a><\/td>\nefl101<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nimp to allow sts to be funny, they like getting others to laugh – human nature probably #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:35 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuromovilidad<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @analomba<\/a>: Trying different voices and personalities in roleplaying – lots of fun and lots of language learning #eltchat<\/a> #langchat<\/a> #actfl<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:35 pm<\/a><\/td>\nanalomba<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nWhat a problem! \ud83d\ude42 @yearinthelifeof<\/a> @ShellTerrell<\/a> The main problem I’ve had is once you do it, they demand it again & again! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:35 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nReally love @cheimi10<\/a> ‘s lessons with the Mr. Men & Little Misses Characters\u00a0#eltchat<\/a> Students invent their own<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:35 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmichelleworgan<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@sandymillin<\/a> Roald Dahl is fantastic! I do Rev Rhymes with upp int and adv #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:35 pm<\/a><\/td>\nefl101<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@gret<\/a> yes me too! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:35 pm<\/a><\/td>\nTEFL101<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nA funny person is funny in their L2 too. Same with idiomatic language. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:36 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nis there such a thing as “too much” humor in class? Sure it’s good in doses but can it become too much? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:36 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nget them draw few cards, randomly, from a pack of REALLY various vocab, use them all to create a story…funny storytelling #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:36 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@analomba<\/a> @yearinthelifeof<\/a> I agree! That is a good problem to have #ELtchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:36 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @chucksandy<\/a>: is there such a thing as “too much” humor in class? Sure it’s good in doses but can it become too much? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:36 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @esolcourses<\/a>: Quirky\/bizarre topical stories from the news are always good funhttp:\/\/bit.ly\/330TGT<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:36 pm<\/a><\/td>\nadhockley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@dudeneyge<\/a> By “our profession” there are you talking about ELT or comedy? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:36 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmichelleworgan<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nActually the stds generally take mick out of CB photo people anyway! Sometimes they still look v 90s! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:36 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @adhockley<\/a>: @dudeneyge<\/a> By “our profession” there are you talking about ELT or comedy? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:37 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncuevash<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@shellterrell<\/a> Satire and hyperbole work well for many MS and HS students. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:37 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@esolcourses<\/a> there was a mail list “true stories’ i think it was called which sent lots of stuff like that #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:37 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmarekandrews<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@chucksandy<\/a> @ShellTerrell<\/a> @Marisa_C<\/a> need to go, good luck+thanks for moderating this very serious topic:) #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:37 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @ShellTerrell<\/a>: Really love @cheimi10<\/a> ‘s lessons with the Mr. Men & Little Misses Characters #eltchat<\/a> Students invent their own<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:37 pm<\/a><\/td>\nAnnaMusielak<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nAsking mad questions YL love it, e.g. do you like spider cookies? is your neighbour a superman;) #ELTCHAT<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:37 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @AnnaMusielak<\/a>: Asking mad questions YL love it, e.g. do you like spider cookies? is your neighbour a superman;) #ELTCHAT<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:37 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @chucksandy<\/a>: is there such a thing as “too much” humor in class? Sure it’s good in doses but can it become too much? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:37 pm<\/a><\/td>\nJoshSRound<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@ShellTerrell<\/a> @chucksandy<\/a> Too much when ‘funny’ student starts dominating, need to be wary of that #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:37 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmichelleworgan<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@chucksandy<\/a> Well yes, can’t all be fun and games, have to knuckle down and work too #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:38 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @marekandrews<\/a>: thanks for joining! Have a great day! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:38 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@cuevash<\/a> Great point! I think a high level of language is needed though #Eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:38 pm<\/a><\/td>\nyitzha_sarwono<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI believe engaging in too much humor is okay as long as it’s not a slapstick or referring to one’s incapability #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:38 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@chucksandy<\/a> I think you can have too much; can get out of control – be humorous if possible and if appropriate to topic #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:38 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@chucksandy<\/a> Ts need to be careful…read the stds reactions #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:38 pm<\/a><\/td>\nAnnaMusielak<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@JoshSRound<\/a> yes, sometimes the class joker takes over…#ELTCHAT<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:38 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @yitzha_sarwono<\/a>: I believe engaging in too much humor is okay as long as its not a slapstick or referring to ones incapability #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:38 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> Some forwards can be good too. Rules for evil overlords\u00a0http:\/\/bit.ly\/efVMq3<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:38 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDaveDodgson<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @JoshSRound<\/a>: @ShellTerrell<\/a> @chucksandy<\/a> Too much when ‘funny’ student starts dominating, need to be wary of that #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:39 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncuevash<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@shellterrell<\/a> For ex., teaching presentation skills by creating a presentation w\/ elements that r undesireable, annoying, funny… #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:39 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmichelleworgan<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nBe careful woth giggly teens who lose control and the class will be spent laughing about nothing #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:39 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@chucksandy<\/a> Probably wont get raving reviews if all we do is laugh Have to remember its not our standup comedy hr #Eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:39 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @JoshSRound<\/a>: @ShellTerrell<\/a> @chucksandy<\/a> Too much when ‘funny’ student starts dominating, need to be wary of that #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:39 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDaveDodgson<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @vladkaslniecko<\/a>: @chucksandy<\/a> Ts need to be careful…read the stds reactions #ELTchat<\/a> <– Yes, class rapport & atmosphere important<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:39 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@JoshSRound<\/a> That is a really good point! I have had this happen before & dealing with it was tricky #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:39 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlucycooker<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nGreat ideas everyone. Thanks! Have to go. Hope to join next time. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:39 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@chucksandy<\/a> Depends on SS and aims of course. Also depends on if teaching humour, or just relaxed in class. Latter norm. possible #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:40 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDaveDodgson<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nAlways the same with anyone who tries to be funny – don’t try too hard! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:40 pm<\/a><\/td>\nNewsNeus<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nFun helps to learn in openminding ways… #ELTchat<\/a> @ShellTerrell<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:40 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nfrankly i think one can start a class off on the wrong foot by beginning a term w\/ lots of humor. Ss come to expect it every class #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:40 pm<\/a><\/td>\nTEFL101<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nSelf deprecation breaks the ice with nervous ss. They don’t expect it. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:40 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @DaveDodgson<\/a>: RT @JoshSRound<\/a>: @ShellTerrell<\/a> @chucksandy<\/a> Too much when ‘funny’ student starts dominating #ELTchat<\/a> ] or funny teacher! \ud83d\ude09<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:40 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncuevash<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@shellterrell<\/a> We’re currently working on the lousy PPT. After watching a handful of presentations they understand what to avoid. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:40 pm<\/a><\/td>\nJoshSRound<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@ShellTerrell<\/a> @chucksandy<\/a> Some ‘funny’ teachers also over-rely on their ‘charisma’ and forget the teaching bit!! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:40 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @paulinobrener<\/a>: clown technique (european style) are not about being funny but being in the moments and bring very earnest #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:40 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@ShellTerrell<\/a> How do you deal with class clowns dominating? #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:40 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@lucycooker<\/a>: thanks for joining! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:40 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@DaveDodgson<\/a> That’s a good problem to have! LOL! #ELtchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:40 pm<\/a><\/td>\nyitzha_sarwono<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nwhen i teach senior high ,they wouldn’t acknowledge me unless I keep up with the trend,so it’s not always humor to reach them #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:41 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @JoshSRound<\/a>: @ShellTerrell<\/a> Some funny teachers also over-rely on their charisma and forget the teaching bit!! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:41 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nGreat tip! RT @yearinthelifeof<\/a>: Make sure they’re comfortable with it before you do it! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:41 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @paulinobrener<\/a>: be open to the moment, improvise, seize the moment #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:41 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @DaveDodgson<\/a>: Always the same with anyone who tries to be funny – don’t try too hard! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:41 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @sandymillin<\/a>: @ShellTerrell<\/a> How do you deal with class clowns dominating? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:41 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nHas anyone used a book called “Lessons with Laughter’?\u00a0http:\/\/amzn.to\/ew6Vwp<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a> – never have and was wondering<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:41 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDaveDodgson<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nTrying to be funny can lead to being seen as a show-off – true for students AND teachers #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:41 pm<\/a><\/td>\nefl101<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @sandymillin<\/a>: @ShellTerrell<\/a> How do you deal with class clowns dominating? > often find rest of class deal with them #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:41 pm<\/a><\/td>\npaulinobrener<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@DaveDodgson<\/a> teacher needs to be aware not to be an entertainer all the time #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:41 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@sandymillin<\/a> Great question! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:41 pm<\/a><\/td>\nAnnaMusielak<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @esolcourses<\/a> @chucksandy<\/a> Too much when ‘funny’ student starts dominating #ELTchat<\/a> ] or funny teacher! \ud83d\ude09<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:41 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> vaguely remember that… urban legends is another good source of humour. Learners have to guess if stories are T or F #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:42 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @efl101<\/a>: RT @sandymillin<\/a>: @ShellTerrell<\/a> How do you deal with class clowns dominating? > often find rest of class deal with them #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:42 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@efl101<\/a> @sandymillin<\/a> If the class deals with it though then it may lead to bullying #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:42 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> Have used it once or twice, but feels forced sometimes. Also high level from what I remember #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:42 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsarah_SKB<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nWould you rather be known (by Ss) as a funny or serious teacher? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:42 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @AnnaMusielak<\/a>: RT @esolcourses<\/a> @chucksandy<\/a> Too much when funny student starts dominating #ELTchat<\/a> ] or funny teacher! \ud83d\ude09 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:42 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbruno_cesar82<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @michelleworgan<\/a>: Be careful woth giggly teens who lose control and the class will be spent laughing about nothing #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:42 pm<\/a><\/td>\nefl101<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @DaveDodgson<\/a>: Trying to be funny can lead to being seen as a show-off – > yes some people = very trying #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:42 pm<\/a><\/td>\nyitzha_sarwono<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@chucksandy<\/a> being funny and being a clown are two different thing actually.Funny is ok as long as you maintain the integrity #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:42 pm<\/a><\/td>\nTEFL101<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI find riddles work much better than jokes. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:42 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @sarah_SKB<\/a>: Would you rather be known (by Ss) as a funny or serious teacher? #ELTchat<\/a> > good Q – wd choose inspiring any time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:43 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmichelleworgan<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @sarah_SKB<\/a>: Would you rather be known (by Ss) as a funny or serious teacher? #ELTchat<\/a>| serious but with sense of humour when required<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:43 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nGr8 idea! RT @KiaAisha<\/a>: taught inferences w\/ comics w\/o words. Funny 2 C what my Ss thought happened. Today they make their own #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:43 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @esolcourses<\/a>: I love those urban legends activities. Lots of fun. Learners have to guess if stories are T or F #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:43 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDaveDodgson<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nStudents (esp YLs) need to learn by experience – teacher needs to guide them on when humour is appropriate and when it’s not #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:43 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncuevash<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@shellterrell<\/a> via stop animation, flip books, role playing, video… #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:43 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cuevash<\/a>: teaching presentation skills by creating a presentation w\/ elements that r undesireable, annoying, funny… #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:43 pm<\/a><\/td>\nkathyecks<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@ShellTerrell<\/a> Discuss elements of humor: word play, the unexpected. Try classic humorous stories, eg “The Donuts” (Homer Price) #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:43 pm<\/a><\/td>\nanalomba<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nOh, no! More snow! Have to go. Thanks for making yet another snowy morning lots of fun #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:43 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a> RT @sarah_SKB<\/a> Would you rather be known (by Ss) as a funny or serious teacher? #ELTchat<\/a> > good Q – wd choose inspiring any time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:43 pm<\/a><\/td>\nAnnaMusielak<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@bruno_cesar82<\/a> @michelleworgan<\/a> fits of laughter happen a lot with YL #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:43 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nAnyone care to share link og Urban legends? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:43 pm<\/a><\/td>\npaulinobrener<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nteacher can make fun of his\/her mistakes #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:43 pm<\/a><\/td>\nefl101<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @sarah_SKB<\/a>: Would you rather be known (by Ss) as a funny or serious teacher? not sure they are mutually exclusive – time & place #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:43 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @kathyecks<\/a>: Discuss elements of humor: word play, the unexpected. Try classic humorous stories, eg “The Donuts” (Homer Price) #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:43 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmichelleworgan<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @DaveDodgson<\/a>: Students (esp YLs) need to learn by experience – teacher needs to guide them on when humour is appropriate or not #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:44 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@sarah_SKB<\/a> inspiring can include being serious as well as funny – hope I slipped out of that trap! #ELTchat<\/a> \ud83d\ude00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:44 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nToday’s transcript is going to full of a treasure trove of humouros materials to use in the classroom! #Eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:44 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @sarah_SKB<\/a>: Would you rather be known (by Ss) as a funny or serious teacher? … I’d rather be known as a fun teacher ^^ #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:44 pm<\/a><\/td>\nESLnottingham<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nit depends on the sts too, n their cultural bkgnd.some wont step in to keep the class clowns in check n then feel left out #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:44 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @ESLnottingham<\/a>: it depends on the sts too, n their cultural bkgnd.some wont step in to keep the class clowns in check n then feel left out #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:45 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbruno_cesar82<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n\ud83d\ude42 RT @annamusielak<\/a>: @bruno_cesar82<\/a> love friends #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:45 pm<\/a><\/td>\nyearinthelifeof<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> www.snopes.com #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:45 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: RT @sarah_SKB<\/a>: Would you rather be known (by Ss) as a funny or serious teacher? #ELTchat<\/a> > good Q – wd choose inspiring any time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:45 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngret<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @ShellTerrell<\/a>: Today’s transcript is going to full of a treasure trove of humouros materials to use in the classroom! #Eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:45 pm<\/a><\/td>\nafternoonguide<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@sandymillin<\/a> @ShellTerrell<\/a> Take the mickey out of them? \ud83d\ude42 Some cue when to be serious +tricks to make talkers listen to others #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:45 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngknightbkk<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nDid you hear about the cross-eyed teacher? Lost control of his pupils. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:45 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @gknightbkk<\/a>: Did you hear about the cross-eyed teacher? Lost control of his pupils. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:45 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a>:\u00a0http:\/\/www.snopes.com\/<\/a> as a good source for urban legends #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:45 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @chucksandy<\/a>: @Marisa_C<\/a>:\u00a0http:\/\/www.snopes.com\/<\/a> as a good source for urban legends #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:46 pm<\/a><\/td>\nyitzha_sarwono<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@chucksandy<\/a> @sarah_SKB<\/a> i second that opinion! RE:fun teacher #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:46 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSugarJo<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nA classroom is a delicate affair and the interplay between humour and seriousness is constantly shifting #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:46 pm<\/a><\/td>\nAnnaMusielak<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI also think that body language\/humour have to “work together” if you know what I mean;) #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:46 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @gknightbkk<\/a>: Did you hear about the cross-eyed teacher? Lost control of his pupils. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:46 pm<\/a><\/td>\nTEFL101<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@sarah_SKB<\/a> why not both! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:46 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @afternoonguide<\/a>: Take the mickey out of them? \ud83d\ude42 Some cue when to be serious +tricks to make talkers listen to others #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:46 pm<\/a><\/td>\nefl101<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nuh oh sts banging on door, have to go, thanks for great chat everyone #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:46 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @chucksandy<\/a>: @Marisa_C<\/a>:\u00a0http:\/\/www.snopes.com\/<\/a> as a good source for urban legends @yearinthelifeof<\/a> Thanks! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:46 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShookspeare<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> I used several of the stories in “Lessons with Laughter” — worked well. That was years ago. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:46 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> @sarah_SKB<\/a> i try to be seriously funny! \ud83d\ude42 properly and wisely used humour may have serious impact #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:46 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@afternoonguide<\/a> That’s great advice for dealing with class clowns who may potentially go overboard #Eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:47 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @lucycooker<\/a>: @Marisa_C<\/a> @chucksandy<\/a> but can really get students engaged in thinking about cultural differences #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:47 pm<\/a><\/td>\nESLnottingham<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nteahing pron by making lots of silly faces and linking the sounds to things like animals or funny situations. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:47 pm<\/a><\/td>\nJeffreyLDecker<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @gret<\/a>: RT @ShellTerrell<\/a>: Today’s transcript is going to full of a treasure trove of humouros materials to use in the classroom! #Eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:47 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbruno_cesar82<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nhumor improves student receptiveness to alarming or difficult material, and ultimately has a positive affect on test performance #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:47 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @MartinWarters<\/a>: #ELTchat<\/a> How about the two comedy EFL classics of monty python & Mr bean? > I love Monty Python!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:47 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@bruno_cesar82<\/a> Was this your topic you proposed? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:47 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: RT @MartinWarters<\/a>: #ELTchat<\/a> How about the two comedy EFL classics of monty python & Mr bean? > I love Monty Python!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:48 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: RT @MartinWarters<\/a>: #ELTchat<\/a> How about the two comedy EFL classics of monty python & Mr bean? > I love Monty Python!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:48 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nMy personal top choice would be Spike Milligan – he has so much you can find sth for any level #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:48 pm<\/a><\/td>\nESLnottingham<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI know a teacher who threatens his students with a toy snake if they forget the 3rd person or plural S, always gets a laugh #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:48 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngret<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @bruno_cesar82<\/a>: humor improves student receptiveness to alarming or difficult material, and ultimately has a positive affect on test performance #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:48 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmichelleworgan<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> Monty Python is much better than Bean! Unfortunately need highish level to find it funny #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:48 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nHello, I can catch the last few minutes.#ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:48 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@KiaAisha<\/a> Please share them if you can! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:49 pm<\/a><\/td>\nafternoonguide<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@ShellTerrell<\/a> The ‘serious teacher’ persona can also be utilised to humorous effect, especially if the jokes aren’t too frequent. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:49 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbruno_cesar82<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#ELTchat<\/a> I always like the idea of getting sts to search for puns and have them explain both meanings to class. We laugh a lot!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:49 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@SueAnnan<\/a> Great ! Jump in! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:49 pm<\/a><\/td>\nyitzha_sarwono<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @bruno_cesar82<\/a>: humor improves student receptiveness to alarming or difficult material, and ultimately has a positive affect on test performance #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:49 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @afternoonguide<\/a>: ‘serious teacher’ persona can also be utilised to humorous effect, especially if the jokes aren’t too frequent. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:49 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@MartinWarters<\/a> @SueAnnan<\/a> @Marisa_C<\/a> used the dead parrot sketch in lesson once about complaining \ud83d\ude42 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:49 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> A simple Spike Milligan for most levels I think \ud83d\ude42 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:49 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmichelleworgan<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI love Peter Kay but is far too steeped in Brit working class culture for stds to get it #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:49 pm<\/a><\/td>\nJoshSRound<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nFawlty Towers one of my faves, mentioned earlier I think. Also better for higher levels #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:50 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@SueAnnan<\/a> glad you could make it! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:50 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@SueAnnan<\/a> hi Sue \ud83d\ude42 hope you are enjoying the day…great #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:50 pm<\/a><\/td>\nAnnaMusielak<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI use Fawlty Towers, Friends, #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:50 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nDoes the fact that students all find different things amusing matter?#ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:50 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @JoshSRound<\/a>: Fawlty Towers one of my faves, mentioned earlier I think. Also better for higher levels #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:50 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMartinWarters<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@esolcourses<\/a> @SueAnnan<\/a> @Marisa_C<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a>. Classic usage:)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:51 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nYes but Manolo in Fawlty Towers is always great for all levels!!! \ud83d\ude00 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:51 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbruno_cesar82<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nYeap! \ud83d\ude42 RT @shellterrell<\/a>: @bruno_cesar82<\/a> Was this your topic you proposed? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:51 pm<\/a><\/td>\nAnnaMusielak<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @JoshSRound<\/a> Fawlty Towers one of my faves, mentioned earlier I think. Also better for higher levels #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:51 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @SueannaN<\/a>: Does the fact that students all find different things amusing matter?#ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:51 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMartinWarters<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@michelleworgan<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a> SAme vibe with the mighty boosh, and royle family.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:52 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmichelleworgan<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> Have to be careful with Manuel in FT in Spain – don’t want it to look like the Brits are being patronising! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:52 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncorriekelly<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @bruno_cesar82<\/a>: humor improves student receptiveness to alarming or difficult material, and ultimately has a positive affect on test performance #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:52 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@bruno_cesar82<\/a> Wow! What a great conversation! Thanks for proposing it! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:52 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@MartinWarters<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a> You reminded me of George Bush… another great source! \ud83d\ude42 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:52 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @MartinWarters<\/a>: @michelleworgan<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a> SAme vibe with the mighty boosh, and royle family.> I don’t find them funny myself<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:52 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrburnett8<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @gknightbkk<\/a>: Did you hear about the cross-eyed teacher? Lost control of his pupils. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:52 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> Red Nose Day happens soon in UK – March 18 (planning lesson now) – comedians raise money for charities. Cultural awareness opp?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:52 pm<\/a><\/td>\nAnnaMusielak<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nSome episodes of Blackadder also work well #ELTCHAT<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:52 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@michelleworgan<\/a> that is a great point – and they are actually – but that too can bebrought out #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:52 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbruno_cesar82<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI use the activity: Top 10 things you should know about me. Advanced learner get a kick out of doing this and it’s always fun! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:52 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlesliedavison<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @gret<\/a>: humor improves student receptiveness to alarming or difficult material, and ultimately a positive affect on performance #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:53 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @bruno_cesar82<\/a>: I use the activity: Top 10 things you should know about me. Advanced learner get a kick out of doing this and it’s always fun! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:53 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmichelleworgan<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> Yes, I discussed politically correctness in 1970s and now #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:53 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nAllo’ Allo? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:53 pm<\/a><\/td>\nafternoonguide<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@AnnaMusielak<\/a> “Friends” sold as pirated DVD package in China: learn English by watching ‘Friends” #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:53 pm<\/a><\/td>\nAnnaMusielak<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @bruno_cesar82<\/a> Top 10 things you should know about me. Advanced learner get a kick out of doing this and it’s always fun! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:53 pm<\/a><\/td>\nadhockley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#ELTChat<\/a> Shouldn;t we be dealing with emergent humour rather than the tyrannical straightjacket of the BBC video library? \ud83d\ude42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:53 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmichelleworgan<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @adhockley<\/a>: #ELTChat<\/a> Shouldn;t we be dealing with emergent humour rather than the tyrannical straightjacket of the BBC video library? \ud83d\ude42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:53 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMartinWarters<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a> hopefully the comments and not physically:)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:53 pm<\/a><\/td>\nAnnaMusielak<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@SueAnnan<\/a> Allo Allo def:) #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:53 pm<\/a><\/td>\nyitzha_sarwono<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @bruno_cesar82<\/a>: I use the activity: Top 10 things you should know about me. Advanced learner get a kick out of doing this and it’s always fun! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:53 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @adhockley<\/a>: #ELTChat<\/a> Shouldn;t we be dealing with emergent humour rather than the tyrannical straightjacket of the BBC video library? \ud83d\ude42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:53 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nWe have forgotten all about getting to the “Aha!” moment! How can humour make students “see”? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:54 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @AnnaMusielak<\/a>: @SueAnnan<\/a> Allo Allo def:) #ELTChat<\/a> but is the stereotyping offensive?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:54 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: We have forgotten all about getting to the “Aha!” moment! How can humour make students “see”? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:54 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncmgladis<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @sarah_SKB<\/a>: Would you rather be known (by Ss) as a funny or serious teacher? \/\/ I prefer “Evil Overlord,” myself…. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:54 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: We have forgotten all about getting to the “Aha!” moment! How can humour make students “see”? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:54 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI do believe emergent humour much better for teaching #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:54 pm<\/a><\/td>\nyitzha_sarwono<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@bruno_cesar82<\/a> wow! you sure come out with a great opinion! love them all! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:54 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngret<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@ShellTerrell<\/a> @bruno_cesar82<\/a> I use a funny all about me activity with my 5th graders. We all have so much fun! #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:54 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: We have forgotten all about getting to the “Aha!” moment! How can humour make students “see”? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:54 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbruno_cesar82<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @annamusielak<\/a>: I also think that body language\/humour have to “work together” if you know what I mean;) #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:54 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @adhockley<\/a>: Shouldn’t we be dealing with emergent humour rather than the tyrannical straightjacket of the BBC video library?:-) #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:55 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nDear friends! Such a great and FUNNY time with you…unfortunatelly, I have to go \ud83d\ude41 Have Fun! \ud83d\ude00 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:55 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmichelleworgan<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nHow about guessing which answers are lies\/truth – stds can be imaginative and can be v funny #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:55 pm<\/a><\/td>\nAnnaMusielak<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@SueAnnan<\/a> Polish ss love it;) #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:55 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmichelleworgan<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@afternoonguide<\/a> Yes he was, it was only on for a few epsiodes years ago though #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:55 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDaveDodgson<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@ShellTerrell<\/a> @Marisa_C<\/a> ‘playing dumb’ really streches the students as they try to explain something obvious to you (‘aha’) #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:56 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@vladkaslniecko<\/a>: thanks! enjoy the day ahead! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:56 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> ‘aha’ moment comes when SS ‘get’ humour – a little high that justifies their efforts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:56 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngret<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @DaveDodgson<\/a>: @ShellTerrell<\/a> @Marisa_C<\/a> ‘playing dumb’ really streches the students as they try to explain something obvious to you (‘aha’) #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:56 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @DaveDodgson<\/a>: @Marisa_C<\/a> ‘playing dumb’ really streches the students as they try to explain something obvious to you (‘aha’) #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:56 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbruno_cesar82<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nMr.Bean rocks. I’m really fond of mute comedy. Sts get the chance to think beyond words! RT @marisa_c<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:56 pm<\/a><\/td>\nJoshSRound<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@ShellTerrell<\/a> @adhockley<\/a> Absolutely, emergent humour is best. But the occasional bit of classic comedy can’t hurt… #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:56 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @bruno_cesar82<\/a>: Mr.Bean rocks. I’m really fond of mute comedy. Sts get the chance to think beyond words! RT @marisa_c<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:57 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nOne thing that always works in my classes is bringing Rosco, my pug, into lessonshttp:\/\/on.fb.me\/i4a0pI<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:57 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\ntruth\/lie game: Ss come up w\/ two stories. 1 true. 1 lie. Ss then try to fool each other. Great liars makes the activity funny. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:57 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvladkaslniecko<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> @chucksandy<\/a> @ShellTerrell<\/a> my thanks to great moderators….;-) #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:57 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDaveDodgson<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@bruno_cesar82<\/a> Good to ask them to describe the scene afterwards or act it out with words #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:57 pm<\/a><\/td>\nafternoonguide<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> Humour is a great way for students to identify and remember false friends, especially if the learners have the same L1. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:57 pm<\/a><\/td>\nESLnottingham<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nAllo Allo cud b gd, sts can find it funny 2 c how other cultures stereotype them, still need 2 b careful make sure u know sts well #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:57 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbruno_cesar82<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nHumorous breaks during a lesson promote learning by allowing the brain a “breather” to process and integrate lesson material #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:57 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @ShellTerrell<\/a>: One thing that always works in my classes is bringing Rosco, my pug, into lessonshttp:\/\/on.fb.me\/i4a0pI<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:58 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @chucksandy<\/a>: truth\/lie game: Ss come up w\/ two stories. 1 true1 lie. Ss try to fool each other.Great liars makesactivity funny. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:58 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsarah_SKB<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@marisa<\/a> C Aha moments – with minimal pairs? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:58 pm<\/a><\/td>\nJoshSRound<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n‘Aha! – You mean the Alan Partridge bit \ud83d\ude09 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:58 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlesliedavison<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nMe too. I cant “plan” to be funny, it just happens. RT @ShellTerrell<\/a>: I do believe emergent humour much better for teaching #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:58 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmichelleworgan<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @bruno_cesar82<\/a>: Humorous breaks during a lesson promote learning by allowing the brain a “breather” to process and #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:58 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRewrites or summaries where Ss insert lies also can produce laughter #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:58 pm<\/a><\/td>\nadhockley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@JoshSRound<\/a> Occasionally, yes. (I was actually joking with the “emergent humour” thing really) #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:59 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: Rewrites or summaries where Ss insert lies also can produce laughter #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:59 pm<\/a><\/td>\nESLnottingham<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @afternoonguide<\/a>: Humour is a gr8 way 4 students 2 identify & remember false friends, esp if the learners have the same L1. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:59 pm<\/a><\/td>\nJoshSRound<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@adhockley<\/a> @JoshSRound<\/a> That humour thing – definitely tricky!! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:59 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> Read something from CB, change bits. SS spot mistakes and shout stop – correct it. They like being right!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:59 pm<\/a><\/td>\nadhockley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@JoshSRound<\/a> Advantage with comedy videos to me are the ease with which you can select a very small piece, esp in a sketch show #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:59 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nSilent cartoons are great fun, too! Get learners to summarise, put events in sequence, progress the story \ud83d\ude42 #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:59 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nCartoons help with grammar mistakes too #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:00 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngret<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @lesliedavison<\/a>: Me too. I cant “plan” to be funny, it just happens. RT @ShellTerrell<\/a>: I do believe emergent humour much better for teaching #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:00 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @bruno_cesar82<\/a>: Humorous breaks during a lesson promote learning by allowing the brain a “breather” to process and #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:00 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSwanny203<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @esolcourses<\/a>: Silent cartoons are great fun, too! Get learners to summarise, put events in sequence, progress the story \ud83d\ude42 #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:00 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDaveDodgson<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@hurleyinchina<\/a> What do you mean? :p #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:00 pm<\/a><\/td>\nAnnaMusielak<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nWriting silly dialogues and acting them out – great activity #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:00 pm<\/a><\/td>\nafternoonguide<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n“Have I got news for you” type guess-the-headline games work well with higher level students + good way to deal ‘boring’ news #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:00 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nWell, I was going to say something funny, but I forgot the punchline. Thanks all for a good session! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nWill catch up when the transcript comes out. Thanks everyne. Speak with you tonight.#ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nWell, how time flies on #ELTchat<\/a>!!!!! Thanks to all for joining in and thanks to our fantastic guest moderator today! @chucksandy<\/a> !!!!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\nESLnottingham<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\ngreat ice breaker – write 5 facts bout yrself on board, stranger the better. some r lies sts ask all sorts of daft qs 2 work it out #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\nAnnaMusielak<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@chucksandy<\/a> Thank you:) That was my first #ELTChat<\/a> \ud83d\ude42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmichelleworgan<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nSee you next week, guys #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDaveDodgson<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @chucksandy<\/a>: Well, I was going to say something funny, but I forgot the punchline. Thanks all for a good session! #ELTchat<\/a> <– LOL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngret<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@chucksandy<\/a> LOL! Thank you! I’ve really enjoyed today’s #ELTChat<\/a>!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbruno_cesar82<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @paulinobrener<\/a>: Those who dont, you should introduce. LOL Mr Bean is a must in my class. YL love him! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@icristia<\/a> I learn how to teach fr the Wiggles! They hold secret to success for YL classes. Kids worldwide adore & listen 2 them #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @ShellTerrell<\/a>: One thing that always works in my classes is bringing Rosco, my pug, into lessonshttp:\/\/on.fb.me\/i4a0pI<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> LOL!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> Thanks to moderators @chucksandy<\/a>, @Marisa_C<\/a> @ShellTerrell<\/a>. Hope to make it this evening (off to concert before!)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @AnnaMusielak<\/a>: was great to see you here! Hope you come back next week ^^ (or later for the 2nd session) #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMartinWarters<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@chucksandy<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a> Ta for a nice hour. Enjoy the rest of the day. Two cannibals eating a clown…one says, does this taste funny to you?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\nESLnottingham<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\ngreat #ELTchat<\/a>, my 1st one, will def join in again next time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@esolcourses<\/a> Aha! See it worked! Got you to laugh Sue #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsarah_SKB<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nThanks everyone – really interesting! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:03 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nThanks to @ShellTerrel<\/a> for her great moderation ! #ELTchat<\/a> is hotly of course continuing! Great stuff<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:03 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngret<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@ESLnottingham<\/a> I use that activity a lot, it works great! They love getting to know about us and they also have fun! #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:03 pm<\/a><\/td>\nAnnaMusielak<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@chucksandy<\/a> Will do my best:) Loved it:) #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:03 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@ShellTerrell<\/a> totally cute! have you considered renting him out for special occasions? \ud83d\ude09 #ELTChat<\/a>http:\/\/on.fb.me\/i4a0pI<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:04 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nThanks 4 such a fun chat! Thanks to the amazing @chucksandy<\/a> & @Marisa_C<\/a> for asking “Aha” questions that got “Ha ha” tips\/ resources #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:04 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @MartinWarters<\/a>: Thanks too! One of my fave jokes: Two cannibals eating a clown…one says, does this taste funny to you? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:04 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@ShellTerrell<\/a> Ha ha!!! Good pun #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:04 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @sandymillin<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> Thanks to moderators @chucksandy<\/a>, @Marisa_C<\/a> @ShellTerrell<\/a>. Hope to make this evening, but if not, have a good one!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:04 pm<\/a><\/td>\nJoshSRound<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nThanks all, have fun! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:05 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nThanks for another great #ELTChat<\/a>, everyone! Catch you later \ud83d\ude42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:05 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDaveDodgson<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@AnnaMusielak<\/a> @Marisa_C<\/a> @ShellTerrell<\/a> @chucksandy<\/a> @michelleworgan<\/a> @efl101<\/a> @hurleyinchina<\/a>@JoshSRound<\/a> Thanks for a great #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:05 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nreally enjoyed my first outing as a guest moderator. Thanks @marisa_c<\/a>! Thanks @shell_terrell<\/a>! What a great group of people! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:05 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nA transcript will be up soon and would like to ask anyone who blogs (or not) to write a summary #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:06 pm<\/a><\/td>\nluthcal<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nGreat people, couldn’t focus cause I’m working, but had some funny ideas for my classes. Thank you all!! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:06 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbruno_cesar82<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@sandymillin<\/a> @Marisa_C<\/a> Aha moment comes when humor allows sts to think beyong the lines in the joke… #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:06 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@chucksandy<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a> You did great, Chuck!!!! Thank you so much for moderating and for your great contributions !<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:06 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShellTerrell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @JoshSRound<\/a>: Absolutely, emergent humour is best. But the occasional bit of classic comedy can’t hurt… #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\nDaveDodgson<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> I’ll try to get a summary up later on today or tomorrow \ud83d\ude42 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@DaveDodgson<\/a> You are an angel and I really look forward to your summary. Thanks!!!!!!! \ud83d\ude42 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:08 pm<\/a><\/td>\nAnnaMusielak<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nThank you for a great #ELTchat<\/a> – my first (I was a bit stressed – but the funny topic helped;))<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:08 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@DaveDodgson<\/a> will put up transcript asap #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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