Discussion
- What are some slang words or idioms you have heard around the city?
- What do you think they mean?
Telling a joke
What is a joke? Do you know any jokes in English?
Telling a joke is a great way to practice your English but can be very hard to do correctly.
To tell a good joke, you need two parts: a set-up and a punchline.
| Set-up | The story that starts the joke. It leads to the funny part of the joke |
| Punchline | The funny part of the joke |
Example
- A duck walks into a bar and orders a drink. The bartender asks how he will pay for his drink. The duck says, “Put it on my bill.”
Jokes need to be told the right way. If they are told the wrong way, they will not be funny. If you want to learn more about telling a good joke, click on this link: How to tell a joke
When a joke is told with good timing and with the right feeling, it can be very funny. Listen to this joke. Is it funny? Why? Do you understand why it is funny?
Idioms
| Idiom | Meaning |
|---|---|
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To space out or be spacy. |
To not be aware of what is happening around you. Not pay attention. |
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Out in left field. |
Not aware of what is going on. To be ”spaced out”. |
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Out from left field. |
Something that happens all of a sudden. Something that surprises or catches you off guard. |
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Over the hill. |
To be old. Usually referring to being over 40 years old. To be past your prime. |