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Download full textBilokcuoglu, Hasan; Debreli, Emre – Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies, 2018
The role of the teacher's personality can be placed amongst many factors that play a role in learning English as a second/foreign language. A teacher with a humorous character inevitably aids in reducing any potential fear that may be experienced by students in relation to the learning of a second language in the classroom (Bell, 2009; Chee,…
Descriptors: Humor, Teaching Methods, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning
Direct linkCelik, Mehmet – Hacettepe University Journal of Education, 2004
Given the important role of the affective variables in the process of learning, this paper examines ways of overcoming negative effects (i.e. anxiety, boredom) of the contextual factors. Exemplifying the uses of humor through context-specific, purpose-driven jokes, it maintains that humor can be utilized to produce a resourceful, encouraging and…
Descriptors: Humor, Learning Processes, Suggestopedia, English (Second Language)
