Category Archives: ESL

Let the Light In

Posted on April 3, 2022 by stfleming

Q: Did you hear about the cross-eyed teacher? A: He couldn’t control his pupils! Explanation: Someone whose eyes do not line up with each other, whose eyes do not look in the same direction, suffers from a medical condition called strabismus. … Continue reading →

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Copy That

Posted on March 27, 2022 by stfleming

Q: What is the difference between a cat that got xeroxed and a cat that imitates its owner? A: One is a cat copy and the other is a copycat! Explanation: Sometimes in English, brand names become verbs or nouns. For … Continue reading →

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Do you see what I see?

Posted on March 20, 2022 by stfleming

Q: Why did the computer get new glasses? A: To improve his web sight! Explanation: Every few years, it seems, I need to get new reading glasses that are just a bit stronger. The 20-20 vision of my youth has become … Continue reading →

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My Main Squeeze

Posted on March 6, 2022 by stfleming

Q: How did the orange get into the crowded restaurant? A: He squeezed his way in! Explanation: As COVID cases wane, more and more people are heading out to restaurants. In the case of this joke, even the orange goes into … Continue reading →

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Roger Willco

Posted on February 13, 2022 by stfleming

Q: Can listening to the radio be an addiction? A: Depends on the frequency! Explanation: Today is World Radio Day, so a radio joke seemed appropriate! An addiction is an activity that you do over and over because something about it … Continue reading →

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“Brave, yes, but not stupid.”

Posted on February 6, 2022 by stfleming

Q: What is the smartest animal? A: A snake, because no one can pull its leg! Explanation: There are a lot of smart animals! (My cat was not one of them, but I loved him anyway.) Snakes are not generally included … Continue reading →

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A String of Good Luck

Posted on January 30, 2022 by stfleming

Q: Why was the rope so stressed out? A: It was getting itself all tied up in knots! Explanation: Last week an upset wire, this week a stressed out rope! Such is the pandemic life. When you tie the ends of … Continue reading →

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Just Around the Bend

Posted on January 24, 2022 by stfleming

Q: Why was the metal wire so upset? A: It was getting bent out of shape over nothing! Explanation: Metal wire comes in all sorts of sizes, measured by how thick it is. Electrical wire also comes in different thicknesses. Metal … Continue reading →

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Beyond Reproach

Posted on January 16, 2022 by stfleming

Q: What happened to the mouse when he fell into the bathtub? A: He came out squeaky clean! Explanation: Just as a cow says “moo” and a pig says “oink,” mice squeak. If you are interested in hearing an hour of … Continue reading →

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On the Lookout

Posted on January 9, 2022 by stfleming

Q: What did the orange say to the banana when they were looking for the apple? A: Keep your eyes peeled! Explanation: It’s summer where I am (not -20º like the other place I call home) and it’s a great time … Continue reading →

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