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๐Ÿ“– Lesson B1 Reading๐ŸŽ‰ Fun & Culture

๐Ÿ˜‚ Why We Laugh: The Science Behind Humour

In this B1-level reading lesson, students will discover the fascinating science behind one of the most human behaviours: laughter. The text explains why we laugh, the social function of humour, how jokes work in the brain, health benefits of laughter, and cultural differences in comedy. Students will learn vocabulary related to psychology, health, and social behaviour.

๐ŸŽ’ Teens (11โ€“16) ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿ’ผ Adults (17+) schedule 30 min signal_cellular_alt Medium visibility 181
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view_agenda Lesson Plan

  • Questions about humour preferences
  • Discussion on laughter and culture

translate Key Vocabulary

evolverhythmicresponseincongruitypunchlineunexpectedconnectionbondscontagiousendorphinstolerancecortisoluniversalabsurdityfluency

auto_fix_high Grammar Points

  • Narrative tenses: was walking, had just said, started laughing
  • Cause and effect: because, which is why, as a result
  • Present simple for facts: Laughter reduces, Studies show

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