Telling Jokes at My Funeral
I regret not being able to attend my own funeral to tell my best jokes. Lamento no poder ir a mi propio velorio para contar mis mejores chistes. Source
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Two Deaf Men
This joke comes from “The ASL University Playlist” (Official) by Dr. Bill Vicars of https://Lifeprint.com Two Deaf men are signing to each other. The first man asks, “What did your wife say when you got home late last night? The second man replies, “She swore a blue streak” The first guy asks, “What did you
STARTALK Digital Learning Institute
Are you a language teacher of Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Persian-Farsi, or Russian who is passionate about innovation? Ready to make a difference while expanding your professional toolkit?OLC will host the STARTALK Digital Learning Institute for Critical Language Educators this summer highlighting leading-edge digital strategies and tools. The program will blend theory and hands-on practice, allowing
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When Your Mom Forces You to Talk to a Relative
A short skit on generational differences and a Nigerian young adult struggling to communicate with elder relatives in their mother tongue Source Maraji’s World. When Your Mom Forces You to Talk to a Relative. 2020, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_HBKtlJsLM. Used with permission.
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You Need Glasses
Optician: You need glasses. Man: How do you know? Optician: I knew as soon as you walked in through the window. Oftalmologul: Aveţi nevoie de ochelari. Bărbatul: Cum v-aţi dat seama? Oftalmologul: Am ştiut asta din clipa în care aţi intrat aici pe fereastră. Source Taylor, Jeremy. Carte de Glume Versiune Bilingua: Lb. Engleza –
Frog Legs
“Waiter, do you have frogs’ legs?” “Yes, sir.” “Well, [hop] over there and get me a bottle of wine.” Chelner, ai picioare de broască? Da, domnule. Atunci ţopăie încoace şi adu-mi o sticiă de vin. Topics: Wait staff; customers; restaurants/ menus Source Taylor, Jeremy. Carte de Glume Versiune Bilingua: Lb. Engleza – Lb. Romana 1.
Where does God live?
Teacher: Where does God live? Little boy: I think he lives in our bathroom. Teacher: Why do you say that? Little boy: Well, every morning my daddy bangs on the door and says, ‘God, are you still in there?’ Profesorul: Unde locuieşte Dumnezeu? Băieţelul: Cred că Dumnezeu este la noi în baie. Profesorul: De ce
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UN Global Engagement Summit
On February 16, 2024, our Language Leadership Council representative from New Jersey, Rosanne Zeppieri attended a meeting sponsored by The United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA-USA). Called the Global Engagement Summit, the conference was held at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York City. The theme of the meeting was Pushing
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Penalty for the Greedy
Here is an excerpt from the English translation of the Preface that may be useful to provide some background for readers: “Humor as an art is the product and language and cultural development. China, with its long history, has developed a sophisticated language which is well suited for use in cartoons. Despite the humor of
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Certainly Not a Fan
In this cartoon, a speaker vigorously haraunges a crowd. They all fall asleep except one person. When the speaker approaches that person enthusiastically, they respond, “Please don’t misunderstand. I have insomnia.” The cartoon is credited to Xu Pengfei. He has drawn thousands of cartoons, the first of which was published in 1979. Sources Cartoonist Xu
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