Introducing Pebbles Kronfeld Here is an overview of a sketch comedy session with Pebbles and how it can be useful for improving your English skills. Initially we read through the script of a sketch called Camel Spotting created by the famous Monty Python’s Flying Circus. Pebbles helped us with pronunciation and difficult vocabulary, as well as making sure that we understood the humour of the sketch. Understanding humour is a really important aspect of learning a language that is often overlooked in the classroom. It is one thing to be able to ask directions to your hotel but getting a joke is an entirely different kettle of fish. After helping us to understand the script and the situation, Pebbles asked us to try and imagine how the different characters were feeling and exactly what they wanted to say when they were speaking. We then had to try to read the script aloud with the correct tone of voice to express this feeling. This is another really important skill to have when communicating in English. The tone of voice we use and the words that we stress in a sentence can completely change the meaning of what we are saying. How many different meanings do you think the following sentence can have depending on which word in the sentence is given the most stress? I don’t think he should get the job. Click here for answers and examples. To read more about Monty Python’s flying circus click here and to watch a YouTube clip of the comedy sketch that we practiced click here. Next week: Find out how dropping in for a coffee at Millie’s café will have you chatting like a local in no time. |
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