{"id":52880,"date":"2015-07-16T01:47:32","date_gmt":"2015-07-16T01:47:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/127.0.0.1\/aee\/aee-357-3-things-you-can-learn-about-connection-from-a-stand-up-comedian\/"},"modified":"2023-04-25T15:54:08","modified_gmt":"2023-04-25T15:54:08","slug":"aee-357-3-things-you-can-learn-about-connection-from-a-stand-up-comedian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.allearsenglish.com\/aee-357-3-things-you-can-learn-about-connection-from-a-stand-up-comedian\/","title":{"rendered":"AEE 357: 3 Things You Can Learn About Connection from a Stand-up Comedian"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Michelle used to be a stand-up comic!<\/p>\n<p>She performed at improv events and open mic nights around New York City.<\/p>\n<p>There is so much to learn from comedians about how to communicate well in English<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here is what you can learn from a stand-up comedian about how to be a better English learner:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Be flexible:<\/strong> Never memorize things.&nbsp; Keep your language alive. Don\u2019t make it static and dead. Language is dynamic. It is ok to memorize small chunks but you need to be able to plug them into spontaneous and flexible conversations. If you notice that something is not working then you need to be able to change quickly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Be playful:<\/strong> Be light on your feet. When someone doesn\u2019t understand you, don\u2019t take it too seriously. Use more of an experimental attitude toward language. If comedians tell a joke that \u201cbombs\u201d then they keep going. You can do the same with your English. If you make a mistake, keep going and \u201croll with the punches.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Be self-deprecating:<\/strong> Make fun of yourself or \u201cpoke\u201d fun at yourself. Don\u2019t take yourself too seriously and don\u2019t take life too seriously. If something makes you look bad then you are ok with it. Remember, Connection NOT Perfection!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you think?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Can you apply some of these ideas to your English learning skills?<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Michelle used to be a stand-up comic! She performed at improv events and open mic nights around New York City. 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