Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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POV: You're with your English-speaking friends. Somebody says something and everybody laughs - but you have no idea why! 😨😨😨 This video will help you beat the fear of not getting the joke! Click for the podcast that goes with this video 👉 bbc.in/3OzzT4W

TALK TO US: Do you worry that you're not funny in English - or that you won't get the joke? Share your experiences and tips with us - and tell us a joke! 👇👇👇

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👍 Fight the fear of not understanding 👉 youtu.be/PFbNW6uqUeg

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