At face value, the lines between verbal irony, sarcasm, and compliments can be blurry. After all, the phrase 'That looks nice' could be all three depending on the circumstances. In the final of a three part series on irony, Christopher...

Howcast - At the receiving end of verbal abuse? Don't just sit back and take it! Learn how to dish it out.

You are truly fluent in English if you can understand English humour. In this lesson we will look at wordplay (puns), one-liners, satire, knock knock jokes, and sarcasm. If you have any jokes you would like to share, please write it in...

This is the 2nd Märchen (Fairytale) in my three week rotation. This one is Rapunzel. In this story a girl with really long hair is locked in a tower for being too pretty after she is kidnapped at birth by a witch. The girl eventually...

This is my first official Märchen (Fairytale) in my series. Every third week I will be uploading a new fairytale. This one is Rumpelstilzchen by the Brothers Grimm. In this story a woman is basically forced to marry some dude who only...

“Satire” describes the characteristics and purpose of satirical writing, using examples from British Literature.

How fluent are you in English? It's time to take the English fluency test. In this video I will cover 10 ways to know how fluent you are. When thinking about your own English level if you can confidently agree that each point...

In this video, a leader shares their experiences and strategies for effective communication and teaching. They discuss the importance of being engaging and passionate when presenting information, using visual aids and creative ways to...

Joseph Stillitano was one of the hundreds of first responders to rush towards ground zero on 9/11.

Paul Rodriguez, with humorous sarcasm, on why he is supporting the cause, on Wayne Newton inviting him, on the food being good at the 6th Annual Lupus Gala at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on May 11, 2006. (Footage by...

Parade participants escort a vegetable covered coffin during the Great Depression.\n