A2 Level (Elementary)
- Why do people laugh?
- When do you usually laugh?
- Can you tell a joke that makes you laugh?
- How do you feel when you laugh?
- Do you like watching funny movies?
- Who is the funniest person you know?
- What makes something funny?
- Do you laugh when you are with friends?
- Can you laugh when you are alone?
- How does laughing make you feel better?
- Do you think animals can laugh?
- What is your favorite funny TV show?
- Do you like to make others laugh?
- How often do you laugh in a day?
- What is the funniest thing you have seen?
- Do you think laughing is important?
- Can laughing be bad sometimes?
- Do you laugh at the same things as your family?
- How do you feel when someone laughs at you?
- What is a funny memory you have?
- Discuss the benefits of laughter for health.
- How does laughter help in social situations?
- Share a funny story from your life.
- Why do different cultures find different things funny?
- How does laughter change with age?
- Discuss a comedian you find funny.
- Can laughter help in learning a language?
- How does humor vary around the world?
- Is it possible to laugh too much?
- Discuss a time when laughter helped you in a difficult situation.
- What role does laughter play in friendships?
- How can humor be misunderstood?
- Compare humor in movies and humor in real life.
- Why is it sometimes hard to understand jokes in a foreign language?
- What are “inside jokes”?
- Can laughter be a coping mechanism?
- Discuss different types of humor (sarcasm, irony, slapstick, etc.).
- How do you feel when you don’t understand a joke?
- Why do some people not laugh at jokes?
- How does laughter create bonds between people?
- Analyze the psychological effects of laughter.
- How does laughter influence interpersonal relationships?
- Discuss the role of humor in cultural identity.
- Can laughter be used as a form of therapy?
- How does context influence the humor in a situation?
- Discuss the balance between humor and sensitivity.
- What is the social function of laughter?
- How does humor evolve with language?
- Can humor be a form of social criticism?
- Discuss the ethics of humor (What should not be joked about?).
- How does laughter affect group dynamics?
- Analyze a famous humorous book or movie.
- How can humor be a barrier in intercultural communication?
- Discuss the concept of “gallows humor.”
- What is the role of satire in society?
- How does humor reflect societal values?
- Can humor be harmful?
- Discuss the difference between laughing with someone and laughing at someone.
- How does humor contribute to conflict resolution?
- What is the role of humor in politics?
C1 Level (Advanced)
- Critically analyze the role of humor in shaping societal norms.
- How does humor function as a coping mechanism during crises?
- Discuss the interplay between humor and power dynamics.
- Evaluate the impact of political satire in society.
- How does humor contribute to cultural and linguistic diversity?
- Analyze the role of humor in literature and art.
- Discuss the psychological and physiological mechanisms behind laughter.
- How does humor vary in its expression across different languages?
- Evaluate the use of humor in educational settings.
- Discuss the impact of digital media on the evolution of humor.
C2 Level (Proficiency)
- Examine the philosophical implications of humor and laughter.
- Critically assess the role of humor in defining cultural boundaries.
- Analyze the relationship between humor, irony, and sarcasm.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of humor as a tool for social change.
- Examine the linguistic nuances in humor across different languages.
- Analyze the role of humor in historical narratives.
- Discuss the ethical boundaries of humor in modern society.
- Evaluate the role of humor in personal and professional relationships.
- Analyze the impact of globalization on humor styles.
- Critically discuss the role of humor in media and journalism.
