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Jan 2022
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#198 Types of Humor in English

Georgiana, founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com
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  • Today we will talk about humor in English. There are many different ways that a person can be funny, and I will give you some examples of different types of humor in English.
  • And with a mini-story, you will improve your fluency. I will tell you a story while asking many questions that you will need to answer as quickly as possible. It's like having a conversation with another person in English.

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