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Peanut Butter and Worry
Q: Why was the jelly so stressed out? A: Because it was spread too thin! Explanation: Jelly is a food made by boiling fruit juice with sugar until it becomes thick and sort of transparent. Jelly is similar to jam, marmalade, … Continue reading
Level Up
Q: Why are elevator jokes the best? A: Because they work on so many levels! Explanation: What goes up, must come down, says the old adage. (Blood, Sweat and Tears sang about that, too.) The same is true for elevators: Elevators … Continue reading
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I Am Not Swearing
Q: What did the fish say when he swam into the concrete wall? A: Dam! Explanation: As a language learner, it is important to know the swear words, the bad words, the words you probably shouldn’t say. Dam is not a … Continue reading
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Tagged Attenborough, beaver, dam, damn, distance learning, EAL, education, English, ESL, funny, humor, joke, ouch, swear words
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Great Oaks from Little Acorns
Q: How do you get a squirrel to like you?A: Act like a nut! Explanation: In English, the word nut can refer to foods such as pistachios, cashews, and walnuts. Squirrels love to eat nuts, especially acorns if there are oak … Continue reading
Keyless Piano Teacher
Q: How did the music teacher get locked in the classroom? A: His keys were inside the piano! Explanation: Well, the word “keys” in this joke has two meanings: 1) Keys are the white and black parts of the piano … Continue reading
Parrot-teacher
Q: When does a teacher carry birdseed? A: When there is a parrot-teacher conference! Explanation: Parrots like birdseed; they eat it! Teachers have conferences with parents called parent teacher conferences; it is a time to talk to the parents about … Continue reading