This site presents the jokes in a range of formats, from story telling jokes to question/answer jokes. The site is presented in a clear layout with few visual distractions. The site has many features of excellence. First, there are definitions for words used that the ESL learners may not know. Jokes are appropriate for ESL learners of all ages.
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Target Student Population:
ESL students
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Basic English
Content Quality
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This site presents the jokes in a range of formats, from story telling jokes to question/answer jokes. The site is presented in a clear layout with few visual distractions. There are definitions for words used that the ESL learners may not know and the jokes are appropriate for ESL learners of all ages.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
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This website is a potential tool for ESL teachers to teach language, culture, and humor. Also, learners can be assigned to practice listening skills, pronunciation and intonation independently. Advanced learners might be assigned to do cross-linguistic and cross-cultural comparisons of jokes in their own language.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
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This site is very easy to navigate. It sets students up for success by presenting each joke in a basic, familiar format. The audio is clear and provides good models.
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