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Ep167. The Role of Humor in the Language Classroom

From Languages Pedagogy Podcast · Hosted by Mike Llerena

2025-12-09·00:21:09

Episode summary

In this episode of Languages Pedagogy Podcast: Humor isn’t just a classroom extra—it’s a pedagogical superpower. In this episode, we explore how laughter lowers the affective filter, strengthens memory, builds trust, shapes cultural understanding, and transforms classroom dynamics.

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Humor isn’t just a classroom extra—it’s a pedagogical superpower. In this episode, we explore how laughter lowers the affective filter, strengthens memory, builds trust, shapes cultural understanding, and transforms classroom dynamics. From neuroscience to classroom stories,…