The Benefits of Humor in the ESL Classroom

Knowles Lawrence
This paper discusses the advantages of humor in the ESL classroom. Research indicates that humor eases the stress of being a second language learner, brings attention to grammatical structure, aids in memory of materials, enhances communicative competence, and provides both instructor and student with a tool for social coping.
doi:10.18956/00007952 fatcat:shongoyl5bb2hi3nsghfp7uswy