A chapter on English humour

Read this chapter from Watching the English by Kate Fox and learn in what ways the English sense of humour is special. 
We'll discuss the text on Thursday 30 January.
English Humour

Key word transformations

Below is the link to a file with a long transformation exercise.
Do it, compare your answers with the key and be ready to discuss it onMonday, 3 February.
Key word transformations

Paraphrasing

Here is the link to the next Use of English exercise - paraphrasing. Be ready with it for Monday 2 Dec.
Paraphrasing
And the key:
Key

Grammar practice - translation

And yet another set of grammar tasks - this time translation, to be discussed on 13 Nov. No key this time so consult a friend before you come to class to identify the tricky sentences.

Translation

Verb patterns

Find below the link to the list of verbs sorted according to their verb pattern. Enjoy!
Verb patterns

Gap-fill practice

Below is the link to an exercise where you can practise filling gaps in a text.
Gap fill
And the key, to be used after you've done the exercise ON YOUR OWN.
Gap fill key

TED talk to watch for Wednesday 9 Oct

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