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# Wordplay and humour: understanding puns and double meanings
- URL: https://www.lessonpills.com/understanding-creating-puns/
- Published: 2026-06-30T02:24:05.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-13T05:46:18.000Z
- Description: Wordplay and humour — a C1 English lesson. Practise understanding ambiguous language and expand vocabulary around comedy and wit.
- Author: Lessonpills
- Tags: B1, Vocabulary, Practical English, Video, Free

## Summary

This 60-minute ESL lesson for **B2** learners explores **Wordplay and humour: understanding puns and double meanings** through a real video. Across 6 interactive exercises, you'll develop listening comprehension, vocabulary, speaking skills — all built around authentic English content.

**What you'll practise:**

- **5 key vocabulary items** with definitions and usage notes

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## Lesson activities (6 exercises)

Each exercise builds on the previous one. Work through them in order for the best learning experience.

1. **Warm-up** — Discussion questions to activate what you already know about the topic.
2. **Watch** — Watch the video and note the main arguments and examples.
3. **Comprehension** — Answer questions to check your understanding of the main ideas and supporting details.
4. **Vocabulary** — Learn key words and expressions from the video, with definitions and usage notes.
5. **True / False** — Test your detailed understanding — decide if each statement matches the source.
6. **Discussion** — Reflect on the topic and share your opinions using the language you've learned.

## Vocabulary

This lesson introduces **5 key terms** drawn directly from the video:

- **to have a dry sense of humour** — to find things funny that are clever and ironic, and to tell jokes in a serious, unemotional way
- **the punchline** — the final phrase or sentence of a joke that provides the humour
- **to go over someone's head** — when a joke, comment, or explanation is too complex or subtle for someone to understand
- **to crack someone up** — to make someone laugh uncontrollably or burst into laughter
- **tongue-in-cheek** — said or done in a way that is humorous or ironic, not meant to be taken seriously

## Grammar

This lesson includes a grammar focus with clear explanations and practice exercises.

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Ready to practise? This interactive lesson includes vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension exercises — all based on real English content. 

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