Beating Speaking Anxiety: 6. I’m scared I won’t get the joke
Feb 23, 2026•11 min
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Episode description
Have you ever been in a group of friends and everyone laughs, but you didn’t understand the joke?
In this episode of our new series, Georgie and Hanan talk about understanding humour and making people laugh when speaking English.
With Peruvian performer Pepa Duarte.
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