Humor in a classroom environment works, new study shows. (IMAGE)

Doshisha University

Humor in a classroom environment works, new study shows.

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In a new study on the use of humor as a strategy for teaching foreign language, researchers show that spontaneous funny comments from the teacher along with memes and cartoons are most effective and appreciated by the students.

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