Provides examples of humorous errors in written exams made by university students of French and Canadian culture. (AM)

Discusses the use of humor in the language classroom, and provides some sample activities in Italian. (AM)

This issue of the Yazigi Institute's bimonthly newsletter is devoted to a discussion of the importance of humor in the teaching and learning of a foreign language. It begins with several quotations from well-known linguists, humorists and teachers about the need for humor in the language class. Several examples of humor in the textbooks of the…

Discusses the use of puns, riddles and jokes in building vocabulary, beginning reading, and fostering discussion. Examples are presented and further source materials are suggested. (EJS)

The use of comics in the classroom is examined as an aid for foreign language instruction, teaching English as a second language, and remediating learning disabilities. A selected bibliography is included. (CMV)

Describes the use of advertisements in language instruction, with particular attention to the language of advertisements, including the conative and emotive functions, linguistic shock, translation, humor, and cultural information. (AM)

Suggests the use of jokes in the English as a second language class to promote oral fluency, awareness of sociolinguistic rules, and understanding of certain values in American culture. (CFM)