THE EFFECTIVENESS OF HUMOUR USED BY TEACHERS IN TEACHING ENGLISH TOWARDS SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNERS (SLL)

Abstract

This paper discusses the effectiveness of humour used by teachers in teaching English towards second language learners (SLL). In addition, it also explores the use of definitions and classifications of humour generally and in-depth which is suggested to be implemented by teachers towards second language learners in implementing the teaching and learning process. The purpose of the study is to review the previous researchers regarding humour used in many factors. Data was gathered based on past studies. The review found that humour is one of the strategies needed to be used by teachers in learning, and the methodologies are adopted vary across studies. The implication of the study is for future researchers to examine more in-depth the humour should be used in teaching especially in the Malaysian context.