Bring humour into your classroom with this engaging B2 ESL reading and speaking lesson on English wordplay.

Built around a collection of classic Reader’s Digest jokes, this lesson helps students explore the language behind puns, double meanings, homophones, and similar-sounding words while developing their vocabulary and speaking confidence.

Students begin by reading and analysing a variety of jokes before identifying the language that makes them funny. They recycle key vocabulary, explain wordplay in their own words, create original jokes, and take part in communicative speaking activities that encourage creativity and discussion.

In this lesson, students will:

• Explore puns, double meanings, homophones, and similar-sounding words

• Analyse and explain English wordplay

• Recycle and expand vocabulary in context

• Create their own jokes using language patterns

• Build confidence through interactive speaking and discussion activities

Perfect for B2 adult and teenage learners, this ready-to-teach lesson requires minimal preparation and combines language learning with humour, helping students develop vocabulary, critical thinking, and a deeper appreciation of authentic English.