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Aug 2023
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344. Jokes in English, explained

HADAR SHEMESH
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Jokes in English, they’re not always easy to understand Humor can be tricky to master in a different language. There are a lot of cultural references, nuances, wordplay, and more that can make a joke hard to understand. That’s why this week, I’m bringing different styles of jokes you might find in English, and the explanation behind them!

What’s your favorite joke in English?

Watch the video version here: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/jokes-in-english/

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