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	Podcast:		English Learning for Curious Minds
	Episode:		#60: The British Sense of Humour
	Category:		Education
	Duration:		00:17:01
	Publish Date:		2020-06-04 22:30:00
	Description:		People in Britain have a unique sense of humour. For lots of foreigners it's difficult to understand and confusing. But British people are fiercely proud of their sense of humour, and Britain has produced some of the world's best comedies. In this episode we take a look at what makes Brits laugh, and tell a few jokes along the way. Introduction to British humour What do British people laugh about? Sarcasm ("No sht Sherlock") What happens when you tell a joke about pasta to an Italian Self-deprecation (and putting yourself down) How to deliver a joke British vs. American humour Laughing at the mundane (and some classic British TV shows) Innuendo and double-entendre British stereotypes (and the Englishman, Scotsman and Irishman jokes) It takes a while, but it's worth it Full transcript and key vocabulary available on the website: www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/the-british-sense-of-humour Links mentioned:* Carry On Series Fawlty Towers Gavin And Stacey (funniest moments) The Office Monty Python
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