Jokes in English for the ESL/EFL Classroom

This is a good one to follow the following previously submitted joke.

A: What do you call a deer with no eyes?
B: No idea. (No Eye Deer.)

A: What do you call a dead deer with no eyes?
B: Still no idea.

A: What is the longest word in the English language?
B: SMILES: there is a mile between the first and last letters!"

Q: What letter is looking for causes ?
A: Y. (why)

Q: What four letters frighten a thief?
A: O.I.C.U. (Oh I see you!)


Areeya 039 3EN

In my point of view, using jokes in the classroom is benefit
because it can reduce the stressful about studying.
It can stimulate the students feel relaxed and active and it can improve the interaction between
teacher and students.



Papassorn Waijan 050 3EN

This is a good one submitted by Nick Henry, ESL teacher in Korea.

A man was pulled over for driving too fast, even though he thought he was driving just fine.

Officer: You were speeding.
Man: No, I wasn't.
Officer: Yes, you were. I'm giving you a ticket.
Man: But I wasn't speeding.
Officer: Tell that to the judge! (The officer gives man the ticket.)
Man: Would I get another ticket if I called you a jerk?
Officer: Yes, you would.
Man: What if I just thought that you were?
Officer: I can't give you a ticket for what you think.
Man: Fine, I think you're a jerk!

Rungphet031 3EN

Here is a joke which is funny. But teacher has to consider when to play to joke. However, it is always good thing because it can decrease the stress.

Student : Are 'pants' singular or plural?

Teacher:They're singular on top and plural on the bottom.

Supalak 034 3EN

Here is the joke that I have heard from the conference.

Teacher: Emi do you spell crocodile?
Student: k-r-o-k-o-d-i-a-l
Teacher: No. It is wrong.
Student: Maybe it is wrong. But you ask how I spell.

I hope you enjoy this joke!!!!!



Sakolsupa 035 3EN

One day an English grammar teacher was looking ill.
A student asked, "What's the matter?"

"Tense," answered the teacher, describing how he felt.

The student paused, then continued, "What was the matter? What has been the matter? What might have been the matter... ?"

Submitted by: Fredric



PORNPAN 024 3EN

Knock knock jokes are very popular among foreigners especially Americans.
These jokes are playing with sounds and homophones.
Maybe you can apply on Thai context.

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Canoe.
Canoe who?
Canoe help me with my homework?

Knock, knock
Who’s there?
Merry.
Merry who?
Merry Christmas!

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Orange.
Orange who?
Orange you going to let me in?

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Anee.
Anee,who?
Anee one you like!

Knock, knock
Who’s there?
Iva.
Iva who?
I’ve a sore hand from knocking!

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Dozen.
Dozen who?
Dozen anybody want to let me in?

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Needle.
Needle who?
Needle little money for the movies.

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Henrietta.
Henrietta who?
Henrietta worm that was in his apple.

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Avenue.
Avenue who?
Avenue knocked on this door before?

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Harry.
Harry who?
Harry up, it’s cold out here!

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
A herd.
A herd who?
A herd you were home, so I came over!

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Adore.
Adore who?
Adore is between us. Open up!

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Otto.
Otto who?
Otto know. I’ve got amnesia.

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
King Tut.
King Tut who?
King Tut-key fried chicken!

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Lettuce.
Lettuce who?
Lettuce in it’s cold out here.

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Noah.
Noah who?
Noah good place we can get something to eat?

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Robin.
Robin who?
Robin the piggy bank again.

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Dwayne.
Dwayne who?
Dwayne the bathtub, It’s overflowing!

Peerapong 054 3EN