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Oct 2017
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150 - Vocabulary words for joking and hu...

SHAYNA OLIVEIRA
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A "joke" is a funny comment or short story that is supposed to make people laugh. Do you know any good jokes? Today's lesson will teach you some useful English vocabulary for talking about jokes and humor! You'll learn:

  • how to describe a funny joke vs. a bad joke
  • what it means to be a "laughingstock"
  • when to say "just kidding"

Now you know some new vocabulary words! Improving your vocabulary is a great way to become more fluent in English. When you have a vocabulary, you can express yourself the way you want to, without pausing to think of the right word. You'll learn hundreds of useful words in my Vocabulary Builder Courses. Not only will you LEARN new words, but you'll also PRACTICE them, which is very important!

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