Get more Easy English learning & Support me on Patreon for bonus content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver⁠⁠⁠My NEW Book and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Are they serious? Or are they joking? This lesson is your essential guide to understanding sarcasm in English! We dive into the cultural function of sarcasm and teach you to identify the specific tone and exaggeration that signals the speaker means the opposite of their literal words. This is a must-watch for B1-B2 learners who want to achieve social and conversational fluency.In this English lesson, you will learn:The difference between sarcasm and irony.The crucial verbal clues (tone, pitch, and vocal drag) that signal a joke.Phrases for asking for clarification when you're not sure.Why native speakers use sarcasm to soften criticism.

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