The British Sense of Humour 415ob

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 sh*t 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 the conversation: instagram.com/leonardoenglishapp fb.me/leonardoenglishapp the Learn English with Podcasts community: www.facebook.com/groups/learnenglishwithpodcasts More about Leonardo English and the English for Curious Minds podcast Learning English shouldn't be boring. It should open your mind. English Learning for Curious Minds is a podcast aimed at intermediate level English speakers and above, where listeners learn fascinating things about the world while learning English. There's no small-talk, no boring grammar exercises or vocabulary drills. You'll learn English by listening, by hearing real conversations and real English, spoken by native speakers, and at a speed you can understand. You can become a member of Leonardo English and get access to every podcast, transcripts, key vocabulary, and be able to participate in -only live sessions. Discover a more interesting way to improve your English at leonardoenglish.com/subscribe 130p