Speaking calendar/World Laughter Day
3 May (Movable) · Wellness

World Laughter Day

Founded in 1998 by Dr. Madan Kataria, the creator of Laughter Yoga, World Laughter Day promotes global peace through the universal language of laughter. Today, laughter clubs exist in over 100 countries. Today we're debating the science of joy—is laughter really the best medicine, or is it just a temporary distraction from a serious world? We explore the biology of the giggle.

SPEAKING LESSONB1 / B2Discussion · Vocabulary · Activities
01 / LET’S TALK

Speaking Discussion

  1. Can you force yourself to laugh and still get the same health benefits?
  2. Why is humour the first thing we look for in a friend or a partner?
  3. What is the most inappropriate time you have ever laughed?
  4. Is there a limit to what we should joke about, or is everything fair game?
  5. How has your sense of humour changed as you have gotten older?
02 / PUT IT INTO PRACTICE

Activity 1: The Comedy Coach

You are a "Laughter Therapist". You have 1 minute to make a group of angry businessmen laugh. Pitch your method using the word "Contagious".

Activity 2: Rapid Fire Debate

Justify your answer in 30 seconds:

  • "Life is too serious to be taken seriously."
  • "Laughter is a sign of intelligence."
  • "We should have laughter breaks instead of coffee breaks at work."