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Public speaking can be terrifying. For David Nihill, the idea of standing in front of an audience was scarier than cliff jumping into a thorny pit of spiders and mothers-in-law. Without a parachute or advanced weaponry. Something had to change.

In what doesn't sound like the best plan ever, David decided to overcome his fears by pretending to be a comedian called "Irish Dave" for one full year, crashing as many comedy clubs, festivals, and shows as possible.

If you're ready to have some fun with your language learning adventure and leave the yawns behind, "The 2000 Most Common Mandarin Chinese Phrases for Conversations" will transform you into a Mandarin-speaking wizard. It's about getting you to speak the language like you've been doing it for years, all while having a great time. Let us get this language party started!

While other books give you tips on how to “write funny,” this book offers a paradigm shift in understanding the mechanics and art of comedy and the proven, practical tools that help writers translate that understanding into successful commercial scripts. The Hidden Tools of Comedy unlocks the unique secrets and techniques of writing comedy. Kaplan deconstructs sequences in popular films and TV that work and don’t work and explains what tools were used (or should have been used).

Learning a new language can be both exciting and intimidating, but "The 2000 Most Common Phrases for Conversation with Example Dialogues, Mnemonics, and Funny Short Stories" can help make the experience more enjoyable. This book, designed exclusively for English speakers, is your ultimate guide to mastering ordinary conversations in your new language, flawlessly mixing the skill of learning with the delight of communicating.

From one of the world’s most celebrated humor writers, this easy-to-follow, step-by-step book lays out a clear system for producing living, breathing comedy characters that audiences will fall in love with.

Holidays in Hell follows P. J. O’Rourke on a global fun-finding mission to the most desperate places on the planet, from the bombed-out streets of Beirut to the stultifying blandness of Heritage USA. P.J.’s unforgettable adventures abroad include storming student protesters’ barricades in South Korea, interviewing Communist insurrectionists in the Philippines, and going undercover in Arab garb at Jerusalem’s Dome of the Rock Mosque. Packed with P.J.’s classic riffs on everything from Polish nightlife under communism to Third World driving tips....

Profanity has always been a deliciously vibrant part of our lexicon, an integral part of being human. In fact, our ability to curse comes from a different part of the brain than other parts of speech - the urgency with which we say "f--k!" is instead related to the instinct that tells us to flee from danger. Language evolves with time, and so does what we consider profane or unspeakable. Nine Nasty Words is a rollicking examination of profanity, explored from every angle: historical, sociological, political, linguistic.

Can you learn how to write comedy? Absolutely - anyone can. Scott Dikkers will tell you how. He's co-founder and longest-serving editor-in-chief of The Onion, the world's most popular humor publication, and founder of The Onion Training Center at the Second City in Chicago. He's also a number one best-selling humor author and winner of the Thurber Prize for American Humor. In How to Write Funnier, he tells you everything you need to know to start writing funny stories, how to write funny scenes, and how to write funny sketches.

This fun and entertaining audioobook was written in simple, easy Spanish for beginning and intermediate-level language students. Fun and easy, the text was edited and simplified to increase language comprehension using simple wording, short sentences, and moderate, elementary-level vocabulary.

If you want to delve deeply into Japanese language and culture, "The 2000 Most Common Japanese Phrases for Conversation with Example Dialogues & Funny Short Stories" is a must-have resource. Designed to assist students of all skill levels, this audiobook presents a novel and captivating method for becoming proficient in conversational Japanese. This resource gives listeners the fundamental tools they need to communicate successfully and organically in a variety of contexts by compiling a list of the 2000 most often used phrases in everyday discussions.

Learn English with Funny Jokes consists of 99 funny jokes by Gary Kim, recorded by a professional voice actor. Each joke will make you roll over with laughter, so you can enjoy the jokes and study English at the same time. If you are learning English as a second language, Learn English with Funny Jokes is a great way to improve your listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. It is also great for learning and practicing conversation patterns for daily use.

Harness the power of context, confidence, and a funny group of writers like the pros do on legendary TV shows like SNL or The Simpsons or at comedy institutions like The Onion. Scott Dikkers will show you how it’s done. He’s cofounder and longest-serving editor in chief of The Onion, the world’s most popular humor publication, and founder of the Onion Training Center at the Second City in Chicago. He’s also a number one best-selling humor author, comedy performer, and winner of the Thurber Prize for American Humor.

Whether you dream of standing in the spotlight as a stand-up comedian, entertaining crowds with your wit and charm, or aspire to infuse humor into your everyday life and professional endeavors, this audiobook is your go-to resource. Prepare to embark on a transformative journey, navigating the intricacies of comedy writing, delivery, timing, and stage presence.

By going through six Italian stories revolving around common, everyday activities, you will expand your vocabulary with words you will use often, along with learning more in-depth grammar by familiarizing yourself with these stories. Each story tackles a fairly mundane task - grocery shopping or visiting a dog park for example - and in using these settings, this book will allow you the opportunity to hear these words in action, thus making it easier for you to incorporate the new words into not only your vocabulary but seamlessly into the conversation.

This volume was written in simple, easy Spanish for elementary and intermediate-level students. Fun and easy to listen to, the text was edited and simplified to increase language comprehension and ease listening practice with simple wording, short sentences, and moderate, elementary-level vocabulary.

Der Band wurde in einfachem, leichten Spanisch geschrieben. Der Text wurde übersetzt, redigiert und vereinfacht, um das Sprachverständnis zu steigern und Leseübungen zu erleichtern, mit einfacher Wortwahl, kurzen Sätzen und mäßigem Vokabular für Mittelstufe.

В данном издании собраны лучшие юмористические рассказы, которые превратят изучение английского языка в увлекательное занятие. Тексты произведений адаптированы и снабжены параллельным переводом на русский язык. Для проверки понимания прочитанного в книге даны упражнения с ответами и англо-русский словарь.

This book offers the students of German at all levels the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of short, sexy, one-liner jokes without having constantly to refer back to a dictionary. This is actually fun learning! The witty lines are here. All the one-liners are related to sex, women, and love relationships. These are lines everybody wants to hear.

A podcast created for intermediate and upper-intermediate English students who want to improve their listening comprehension.You can find episodes about real-life and other stories.Podcast pro všechny, kdo se učí anglicky (a jsou alespoň mírně pokročilí) a chtěji se zlepšit v porozumění a poslechu.Najdete tady krátké epizody z mého života (o erasmu, cestování, fuck-upy) a i jiné příběhy :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frauen lieben Männer mit Sinn für Humor. Der Mann ist die Stimmungskanone, der im richtigen Moment das Richtige sagt, doch das Problem ist: Wo sind die guten Einzeiler, wenn man sie mal braucht? Dieses Buch bietet den Englischlernenden auf allen Niveaus die Möglichkeit, eine große Auswahl an kurzen, sexy One-Liner-Witzen zu genießen, ohne ständig auf ein Wörterbuch zurückgreifen zu müssen. Das macht Spaß beim Lernen! Und die finden Sie hier. Die besten Einzeiler zum Angeben in der Öffentlichkeit und privat. Alle Einzeiler beziehen sich auf Sex, Frauen und Liebesbeziehungen – das, was jeder hören will. Halten Sie die Sprüche auf Ihrem Kindle, Handy oder Tablet parat und werden Sie zur besten Stimmungskanone. Ihre Dates werden nie wieder wie vorher sein. Auf der Party werden sich sich alle um dich scharen, um die besten Witze nicht zu verpassen. Laden Sie jetzt Ihre Kopie herunter und fangen Sie an zu lachen und Englisch zu lernen!